In order to further enhance the professional level of the law firm’s tax-related legal services and better meet the diverse needs of clients in tax arrangements, dispute resolution, and compliance management, on September 20, Beijing Longan (Guangzhou) Law Firm held the “Longan Guangzhou Taxation Lecture and Establishment Ceremony of the Tax-related Business Department”. Through thematic presentations and roundtable discussions, the market prospects, cooperation models, and business approaches of tax-related legal services were explored, aiming to further promote the professional and integrated development of the tax-related legal market.
Lawyer Wang Huixia
Senior Partner of Longan Guangzhou, Deputy Director of the Tax-related Business Department
This event was hosted by Lawyer Wang Huixia, a senior partner of Longan Guangzhou and deputy director of the Tax-related Business Department. Lawyer Wang expressed her heartfelt gratitude to all participants for attending the event. In today’s increasingly developed legal system, tax-related services, as an important part of legal services, have become more complex and professional. The official establishment of the Tax-related Business Department at Longan Guangzhou marks a significant step forward in the professional development of tax-related legal services. The Tax-related Business Department at Longan Guangzhou focuses on providing comprehensive one-stop tax-related legal services to enterprises, including tax arrangements, compliance reviews, dispute resolution, and cross-border tax consulting. Its goal is to help enterprises effectively reduce tax risks, optimize their tax structures, and promote their healthy development.
Speech at the Event
Lawyer Sha Yuchen
Founder Partner of Longan Guangzhou
Lawyer Sha Yuchen, the founder partner of Longan Guangzhou, delivered a speech at the event. He said it was an honor to witness the establishment of the Tax-related Business Department at Longan Guangzhou. In today’s context of global economic integration and deeper tax reforms, tax issues become more complex, and the laws and regulations involved change frequently. Enterprises face many tax risks and challenges during their operations. Therefore, the Tax-related Business Department was established at Longan Guangzhou, bringing together experienced and highly skilled lawyers. The department aims to provide customized solutions to ensure compliance in tax matters. It is hoped that lawyers will actively participate in the field of tax-related legal services, contributing to the professional development of the Tax-related Business Department at Longan Guangzhou.
Outstandingment of Positions
Subsequently, Lawyer Sha Yuchen, the founder partner of Longan Guangzhou, presented positions to the first members of the Tax-related Business Department. Advisor Dai Wenjun was appointed as the head of the department, while Lawyer Zhang Jing, Wang Huixia, and Wang Yaodong served as deputy heads. Lawyer Liao Chujing was appointed as the secretary-general, and Lawyer Wang Jing as the deputy secretary-general.
Thematic Presentation
Dai Wenjun
Head of the Tax-related Business Department at Longan Guangzhou
Head Dai Wenjun first shared the reasons for the establishment of the Tax-related Business Department at Longan Guangzhou. He said that the department aims to further enhance the professionalism and integration of Longan Guangzhou’s tax-related legal capabilities. Then, he discussed “How do lawyers provide tax services?” He highlighted the promising future of tax services and pointed out that tax-related legal services require more complex and professional skills, which presents an important opportunity for lawyers. He also analyzed the risks and strategies for preventing them from various aspects such as business planning, tax collection, tax audits, and criminal cases. From the perspectives of dispute resolution and tax planning, he compared the strengths of tax agents and lawyers. Tax agents are familiar with the tax administration system, its dynamics, and the challenges faced by enterprises, while lawyers have a meticulous legal mindset, especially in matters related to facts and evidence. Their ability to make proper tax arrangements will be a valuable opportunity for lawyers in the future. Next, he discussed the basic approach to becoming tax lawyers and introduced several tax-related legal services. Additionally, from the perspective of “tax + law,” he analyzed the practical approaches to tax management from three aspects: as a foundation, as a professional area, and as a bargaining chip.
Roundtable Discussion
During the roundtable discussion, Lawyers Wu Rangjun, Li Wenxiao, Head Dai Wenjun, Lawyer Zhang Jing, and Wang Huixia discussed in detail the market prospects of tax-related legal services, the role and strengths of lawyers, the connections between tax services and various professional areas, and the market, products, and cooperation models of tax-related legal services.
Finally, the guests actively asked questions regarding how to become a tax lawyer, how to develop tax-related legal services, and how to expand services overseas. They all said that the presentation was very useful and would help in developing tax-related legal services.
Based on the new developments and changes in China’s tax legal system and tax administration, the importance of tax compliance has become even more significant. This has led to higher demands for professional tax-related legal services. Against this background, the Tax-related Business Department at Longan Guangzhou was established. In the future, the department will strive to help clients effectively reduce tax risks, optimize their tax structures, and enhance their market competitiveness through precise tax arrangements, efficient dispute resolution, and strict compliance management, allowing it to operate smoothly in a complex and changing tax environment.