Recently, in the case of Li Qi (pseudonym), who was suspected of extortion and disruption of production and business operations, the court accepted the defense counsel’s arguments and acquitted him of the charge of extortion. During the proceedings, this case was selected as the first major and complex criminal case for discussion in 2026 and was submitted for review in April 2026, providing crucial support for the successful defense. (King&Capital Updates | 2026, Issue 1: Seminar on Major and Complex Cases—Special Feature on the Case of Li Qi (pseudonym) Suspected of Extortion)
The case of Li Qi, suspected of extortion, is a typical example of a case involving the intersection of criminal and civil law. Which party’s civil rights are legitimate and valid, and where do the boundaries of rights protection lie? The facts of the case are complex, and there is significant theoretical controversy. After the case was indicted, the defendant faced a prison sentence of approximately five years, making the defense extremely challenging. Under these circumstances, the case was submitted for discussion as a major and complex criminal case in early April 2026. On the afternoon of April 7, more than 30 participants—including partners, advisors, and young attorneys from the criminal, civil, and commercial law departments—attended the session to deliberate on the matter. During the meeting, civil and commercial lawyers engaged in an in-depth discussion of contractual rights, establishing that the defendant had a legitimate basis for his claims; criminal defense lawyers, drawing on their defense experience, refined the defense strategy for the charge of extortion; and a university professor serving as a consultant provided a high-level, theoretical analysis of the case. The seminar offered comprehensive support for the defense efforts.
The “Seminar System for Major and Complex Criminal Cases” leverages King&Capital Law Firm’s strengths in specialization and comprehensive expertise, effectively consolidating collective case-handling experience. It eliminates the predicament of individual attorneys working in isolation and realizes the advantages of teamwork. When a client retains a single attorney, it mobilizes a team and engages the entire firm, establishing a rapid response mechanism at the point, line, and area levels, thereby demonstrating King&Capital Law Firm’s professional and responsible attitude.
On July 10, 2026, King&Capital Law Firm upgraded the “Seminar System for Major and Complex Criminal Cases” to the “Research Center for Complex Criminal Cases” (King&Capital News | King&Capital Law Firm Officially Unveils Three Major Criminal Law Research Centers; Specialized Seminars Delve Deep into Cutting-Edge Challenges in Criminal Defense Practice), Senior Partner Zang Desheng was appointed Director, and Partner Xu Wei serves as Secretary-General. This upgrade comprehensively enhances the organization and initiation of complex case discussions, institutional frameworks, and the application of research findings to better serve clients.
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