On February 4th, a business exchange meeting jointly organized by the Professional Committee on Enforcement and Asset Disposal of the Guangzhou Lawyers Association and the Longan Bay Enforcement Law Research Center was successfully held at Beijing Longan (Guangzhou) Law Firm. This meeting focused on key practical issues such as the review of the enforcement of arbitration settlement orders, enforcement objections, and lawsuits against such objections.
Ouyang Yuzhong, Deputy Director of the Professional Committee on Enforcement and Asset Disposal of the Guangzhou Lawyers Association, Wang Dan, Secretary-General, Zhou Junwei, Director of Longan Guangzhou Law Firm, Senior Partner and Senior Advisor of the Longan Bay Enforcement Law Research Center, Ren Chao, Senior Partner of Longan Guangzhou and Director of the Longan Bay Enforcement Law Research Center, Huang Qingfeng, member of the Professional Committee on Enforcement and Asset Disposal of the Guangzhou Lawyers Association, Senior Partner of Longan Guangzhou and Senior Researcher of the Longan Bay Enforcement Law Research Center, and many other senior industry professionals attended the event.
The event was welcomed by Lawyer Ren Chao, with thematic presentations by Lawyers Zhou Junwei and Huang Qingfeng, and concluding remarks by Lawyer Ouyang Yuzhong and Lawyer Ren Chao. Lawyer Zheng Shuangjie, Deputy Secretary-General of the Longan Bay Enforcement Law Research Center and member of the Professional Committee on Enforcement and Asset Disposal of the Guangzhou Lawyers Association, served as the host of the event.
Lawyer Zheng Shuangjie
Member of the Professional Committee on Enforcement and Asset Disposal of the Guangzhou Lawyers Association
Deputy Secretary-General of the Longan Bay Enforcement Law Research Center
Lawyer Zheng Shuangjie extended a warm welcome to all attendees and colleagues. He stated that the purpose of this exchange meeting was to build a communication bridge within the industry, deepen professional discussions in the fields of enforcement and asset disposal, and help colleagues improve their practical skills. He hoped that through valuable sharing and in-depth exchanges, new insights and benefits would be gained.
Welcome Speech
Lawyer Ren Chao
Senior Partner of Longan Guangzhou and Director of the Longan Bay Enforcement Law Research Center
Lawyer Ren Chao delivered a speech at the event. He first expressed sincere gratitude for the strong support from the Professional Committee on Enforcement and Asset Disposal of the Guangzhou Lawyers Association and for the attendance of all attendees. He mentioned that as the end of the year approached, colleagues still took the time to attend the event, which was truly inspiring. Then, Lawyer Ren Chao introduced the professional layout and platform advantages of Longan Guangzhou in the field of enforcement law practice. He said that the purpose of this joint event was to establish a practical communication platform, share experience in handling cases, and solve practical problems. In the future, Longan Guangzhou will continue to contribute to professional exchanges and development in the industry.
Thematic Presentation
Lawyer Zhou Junwei
Director of Longan Guangzhou Law Firm, Senior Partner
Senior Advisor of the Longan Bay Enforcement Law Research Center
Lawyer Zhou Junwei presented a presentation on “A Brief Discussion on the Legal Basis of Enforcement Objections and Lawsuits against Enforcement Objections.” Based on relevant provisions in the Civil Procedure Law (2023 Amendment), he explained two main types of objections: objections to enforcement actions, which focus on correcting errors in court enforcement actions, including property control, disposal, and mandatory performance; and objections to the subject matter of enforcement, which relate to the exclusion of the substantive rights of third parties to the subject matter of enforcement. He clarified the time limits for filing objections, and defined the corresponding time limits for different types of objections, providing guidance on when to file objections. He also outlined the key points of lawsuits against objections to the distribution plan for enforcement, including the scope of the case, the competent court, and the status of the parties, thereby clarifying the boundaries of actionable disputes and providing clear procedural guidance and practical methods for the lawyers present.
Lawyer Huang Qingfeng
Member of the Professional Committee on Enforcement and Asset Disposal of the Guangzhou Lawyers Association
Senior Partner of Longan Guangzhou and Senior Researcher of the Longan Bay Enforcement Law Research Center
After a break, Lawyer Huang Qingfeng presented a presentation on “A Clear Judgment and Boundary Setting in the Enforcement of Arbitration Settlement Orders.” Using a typical case involving a housing sales contract dispute between Chen and Wang, he analyzed the different views of the three levels of courts regarding the clarity of the settlement order, the fulfillment of conditional obligations, and the validity of the arbitration correction documents. Lawyer Huang Qingfeng suggested that the review of the enforcement of arbitration settlement orders should follow the “overall relevance + operability” principle, avoiding fragmented enforcement. He also emphasized the principle of separation between enforcement and judgment, stating that the enforcement procedure only reviews procedural matters, while substantive disputes must be resolved through litigation or arbitration. He also discussed controversial issues such as the boundaries of arbitration settlement order corrections and the impact of the common rights of third parties on enforcement, as well as the “three-step judgment method” for similar cases, the precautions for arbitration institutions when drafting settlement orders, and key points for risk prevention for parties.
Free Discussion and Summary
After the thematic presentations, the meeting moved into a free discussion session. Lawyers attending the meeting engaged in lively discussions on hot issues such as the boundaries of arbitration settlement order corrections, techniques for presenting enforcement objections, and the application of the principle of separation between enforcement and judgment. They actively shared practical experience and challenges. Lawyers Huang Qingfeng, Zhou Junwei, and guests from the Professional Committee on Enforcement and Asset Disposal of the Guangzhou Lawyers Association answered questions in detail, using typical cases to explain their approaches. The atmosphere during the discussions was very lively.
Lawyer Ouyang Yuzhong
Deputy Director of the Professional Committee on Enforcement and Asset Disposal of the Guangzhou Lawyers Association
At the end of the meeting, Lawyer Ouyang Yuzhong gave a summary speech. He congratulated on the successful holding of the meeting, praising its focus on practical issues and its practical and efficient content. He said that the presentations by the two main speakers provided clear guidance for handling complex enforcement cases. Lawyer Ouyang Yuzhong emphasized that enforcement and asset disposal matters are related to the rights and interests of parties and social fairness. The Professional Committee on Enforcement and Asset Disposal of the Guangzhou Lawyers Association will continue to work with Longan Guangzhou to establish a communication platform, helping to improve the professional skills of the Guangzhou law firm industry.
Lawyer Ren Chao
Senior Partner of Longan Guangzhou and Director of the Longan Bay Enforcement Law Research Center
Lawyer Ren Chao gave a summary speech. He expressed his heartfelt gratitude for the trust and support from the Professional Committee on Enforcement and Asset Disposal of the Guangzhou Lawyers Association, the active participation of the attending lawyers, and the dedicated presentations by the main speakers. Lawyer Ren Chao said that this meeting established a efficient communication platform and achieved good experience sharing. He hoped that a regular exchange mechanism would be established in the future to further deepen professional exchanges.
In the future, Longan Guangzhou will continue to leverage the platform advantages of the Longan Bay Enforcement Law Research Center, deepen its expertise in enforcement law practice, improve its professional services, and carry out various forms of industry exchange activities. Together with colleagues in the industry, it will provide more targeted and practical legal solutions to parties, using professional expertise to protect fairness and justice and enhance the effectiveness of legal services.