JC Master Salon | “Seminar on the Revision of Articles of Association and Corporate Governance Systems of Listed Companies” Successfully Held

To mark the 40th anniversary of JC Master Law Office and the establishment of JC Master (Shenzhen) Law Office, the JC Master Series Salon—“Seminar on the Revision of Articles of Association and Corporate Governance Systems for Listed Companies”—was grandly held on the afternoon of May 16 at the Nanjing Fengda International Hotel. The event aimed to provide higher‑quality services to listed companies, and featured distinguished experts in corporate governance and securities regulation who shared insights on “Key Issues and Challenges in Revising Corporate Articles of Association” with senior executives from nearly one hundred listed companies based in Nanjing.

At the outset of the event, Attorney Li Yuanyang, Director of the Management Committee of JC Master Law Office, delivered an enthusiastic opening address, underscoring JC Master’s commitment to enhancing corporate governance and optimizing internal control systems for listed companies, as well as its distinguished expertise in capital market legal services. Attorney Li noted that, coinciding with JC Master’s 40th anniversary, the office hopes to leverage such salon‑style forums to establish a platform for dialogue among listed companies and legal professionals in the Nanjing region, thereby jointly advancing the quality of corporate governance. The establishment of JC Master’s Shenzhen branch is aimed at providing high‑quality, comprehensive advisory and training services to listed companies, and the office looks forward to using this event to deliver even greater value‑added support to its clients.

Subsequently, Attorney Jiao Yi, Director of JC Master (Shenzhen) Law Office, outlined the office’s expertise in information disclosure and compliance consulting, which encompasses assisting listed companies in understanding regulatory policies, mitigating risks, and establishing robust compliance frameworks. He underscored the critical importance of compliance for the stable operation of listed companies and highlighted JC Master’s achievements and experience through a series of successful cases. Attorney Jiao further noted that JC Master (Shenzhen) will intensify its efforts to deepen research and practice in capital market legal services, striving to elevate both its professional capabilities and service standards to new heights, thereby providing clients with more precise and efficient legal solutions.

Dr. Zeng Bin delved into the pivotal role of a company’s articles of association in corporate governance, underscoring—through an analysis of numerous cases—the critical importance of sound and well‑structured charter drafting for mitigating legal risks and enhancing governance effectiveness. He meticulously examined key aspects of charter amendments, including the protection of shareholder rights, the clarification of board responsibilities, and the refinement of supervisory board oversight mechanisms, offering practical and actionable recommendations for listed companies. By citing charter amendment cases from several publicly traded offices, he vividly illustrated common challenges and corresponding mitigation strategies, providing attendees with substantial insights.
 

During the seminar’s Q&A session, a representative from the Bank of Ningbo explained how financial instruments and services can support the steady growth of listed companies, emphasizing the critical role of bank–corporate collaboration in optimizing corporate governance and enhancing financial transparency. A representative from Ping An Bank outlined the bank’s innovative products and services in areas such as supporting listed companies’ financing, risk management, and cross-border operations, while also expressing the bank’s commitment to deepening cooperation with listed offices and pursuing shared growth.

Ms. Duan Jing, Secretary-General of the European Chinese Lawyers Association and representative of the strategic partners of the Jiangsu Belt and Road International Legal Services Alliance, presented “The Tax‑Planning Advantages of Chinese‑Invested Enterprises in the Netherlands,” emphasizing the importance and benefits of adopting an appropriate tax structure when investing in the Netherlands, and demonstrating how to leverage tax incentives and bilateral tax treaties to optimize tax liabilities. Her presentation offered practical tax‑planning guidance to Chinese‑invested enterprises, supporting their stable expansion in the European market.

At the meeting, the attending executives engaged in in-depth discussions with the presenters on topics such as revising the company’s articles of association, optimizing internal controls, and strengthening compliance management. In response to the questions raised, the experts provided thorough explanations, creating a highly dynamic and interactive atmosphere.

JC Master’s 40th‑anniversary salon series was highly praised by all attendees. This seminar not only highlighted JC Master’s extensive expertise in corporate governance and charter amendments for listed companies but also further solidified its leading position in the industry. Moving forward, JC Master will continue to deliver cutting‑edge legal services, relentlessly pursue innovation, and adapt flexibly to evolving market demands. Looking ahead, leveraging its deep roots in capital markets law, JC Master will provide professional, efficient legal support to numerous listed companies, helping them achieve stable and sustainable growth.