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November 2022–Present | Beijing Hylands (Shenyang) Law Firm | Managing Partner December 2008–November 2022 | Beijing Dacheng (Shenyang) Law Firm | Senior Partner June 2006–August 2008 | Beijing Jincheng Tongda Law Firm | Attorney

Professional Background Since 2006, Attorney Zhou Jiaqing has provided litigation and non-litigation legal services to various levels of government in Shenyang, their subordinate administrative agencies, and state-owned asset companies. These services encompass case representation, public affairs management, expropriation, preservation and operation of state-owned capital, and legal training. Throughout his practice, he has served as permanent legal counsel for multiple government bodies and subordinate administrative agencies, including the Shenyang Municipal Finance Bureau, Shenyang Municipal Housing Authority, Huanggu District People's Government of Shenyang, Heping District People's Government of Shenyang, Sujiatun District People's Government of Shenyang, and Fakou County People's Government. He also serves as a specially appointed legal advisor to the Liaoning Provincial Department of Housing and Urban-Rural Development and the Liaoning Real Estate Association. He has served as permanent/special legal counsel for numerous large enterprises including Ansteel Group, Shenyang Passenger Transport Group, Shenyang Water Group, Liaoning Jinhai Holding Group, Shenyang Vanke Enterprise Co., Ltd., and Shenyang Tangxuan Real Estate Development Co., Ltd. He has also acted as special legal counsel for projects such as the Hong Kong South China Group's Shenyang Zhongjie Huangtaiji Plaza project, and as special legal counsel for investment and M&A matters for large enterprises including Beijing Hyundai Motor.

In litigation matters, Attorney Zhou Jiaqing excels in administrative litigation cases involving expropriation, natural resources, administrative enforcement, and administrative compensation. He strategically selects litigation approaches most advantageous to governments and subordinate administrative agencies based on case specifics and context, effectively minimizing, mitigating, or exempting administrative bodies from liability for compensation. This approach resolves conflicts between administrative action recipients and government entities, earning high recognition from clients.

In non-litigation matters, drawing upon years of experience providing legal services to governments and subordinate agencies, along with deep understanding of their systems and operations, Attorney Zhou offers lawful and compliant solutions and actionable guidance for administrative enforcement, coordination, inspection, oversight, and feedback. This ensures agencies operate within legal boundaries and avoids disputes. For state-owned asset operation projects, including those focused on preserving and increasing the value of state assets, Attorney Zhou provides objective, professional advice and solutions. He effectively resolves challenges faced by clients, earning widespread praise.

With over two decades of practice, Attorney Zhou Jiaqing has consistently focused on government public policy and state-owned asset operations. His primary areas include dispute resolution in administrative and civil/commercial matters such as integrated primary and secondary land development, government investment and financing, district development and operations, and construction projects. He has led participation in drafting and reviewing legislative projects including the draft Liaoning Provincial Regulations on the Expropriation and Compensation of Houses on State-Owned Land and the draft Liaoning Provincial Regulations on Domestic Waste Classification Management. He is the author of multiple operational guides and professional papers, including Operational Guidelines for Expropriation and Compensation of Houses on State-Owned Land, Analysis of Several Legal Issues Concerning Demolition for Public Interest, and Legal Risk Prevention in Commercial Housing Transactions.

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Obtained Lawyer’s License

Professional Affiliations Constitutional and Administrative Law Research Association of Liaoning Provincial Law Society | Vice President Research Center for Legal Profession Community Development of Liaoning Provincial Law Society | Director Liaoning Real Estate Association | Expert Panel Member Liaoning Urban Renewal Branch | President

September 1997–December 1998 | Liaoning University | Law | Bachelor's Degree September 2007–July 2010 | Dalian Maritime University | International Economic Law | Master's Degree