Criminal
law is one of the core practice areas of Zhonglun W&D Law Firm. Leveraging
profound theoretical foundations and extensive practical experience, we have built
a professional service system characterized by full-chain services and
cross-sector collaboration.
Our operations are built upon two pillars that bridge the gap between
academic research and legal practice. Founded in 2017, the Criminal Law
Research Institute serves as our specialized research arm. Led by Senior
Partner Bo Xu, the institute comprises core members with backgrounds in the
judiciary (police, prosecution, and courts) as well as legal academia. In
August 2025, the establishment of the Professional Committee of Criminal Law
and Criminal Proceedings further strengthened our service capabilities, creating
a closed-loop mechanism that bridges theory and practice. To ensure our
services remain at the cutting edge of both judicial practice and legal theory,
we have engaged leading legal scholars—including Professors Jianping Lu(BNU),
Mingkai Zhang (THU), Genlin Liang (PKU), Weidong Chen and Yan’an Shi (RUC), and
Hongyao Wu (CUPL)—as Senior Academic Advisors. Through regular high-level
forums and practical seminars, we maintain a sophisticated insight into the
evolving legal landscape.
We provide comprehensive legal representation for suspects, defendants,
and victims throughout every stage of the criminal proceedings, including
investigation, indictment, and trial. Beyond traditional defense, we focus on
proactive corporate criminal risk prevention, with specialized expertise in duty-related
crimes, economic crimes, cybercrime and other complex cases. By leveraging the
resources of the firm’s 18 professional committees, we collaborate seamlessly
with teams in Banking & Finance, Technology & Intellectual Property, Corporate
M&A, and Real Estate & Construction. This multidisciplinary approach
allows us to efficiently resolve high-stakes, difficult, and complex cases
involving criminal, civil, and administrative matters. We provide legal services
to Fortune Global 500 companies, major state-owned enterprises, government
agencies, private enterprises, and individuals. With a track record of
excellence, we have earned the trust of our clients and the respect of judicial authorities, securing a preeminent reputation within the
legal industry.
Service Advantages
1、Dual-Track Support: “Legal Practitioners + Academic Authorities”
Unlike traditional criminal defense teams, we utilize a collaborative “Practitioner and Academic” model built upon the Criminal Law Research Institute and the Professional Committee of Criminal Law and Criminal Proceedings. Our team includes many members with previous experience in the public security, procuratorate, and judiciary organs, giving us an intimate understanding of procedural nuances and the logic of judicial communication. Moreover, our academic advisors provide rigorous theoretical support to resolve high-stakes and complex legal cases.
2、Full-Cycle Risk Control: Extending from “Post-Incident Defense” to “proactive Prevention”
We transcend the limitations of traditional criminal law services that focus solely on case representation by embedding legal protection into daily business operations.
Tailored Systems: Our lawyers design differentiated risk-control systems based on industry-specific characteristics. For instance, we help internet companies prevent cyber-gambling and data breach risks, while helping state-owned enterprises mitigate duty-related crimes.
Cross-Disciplinary Integration: By collaborating with our firm’s finance, corporate, and cross-border technology teams, we embed criminal risk reviews directly into commercial activities such as M&A, financing, and international trade. This integrated approach ensures that our clients’ business decisions do not inadvertently trigger criminal liabilities.
3、Extensive Judicial Resources and Industry Experience to Ensure Real Results
Judicial Coordination: Our firm maintains long-standing, professional cooperation with public security, procuratorial, judicial, and disciplinary inspection and supervision departments at all levels. This allows us to accurately interpret criminal policies and efficiently advance case progress.
Extensive Case Portfolio: Our lawyers have handled a vast number of landmark cases involving duty-related crimes, economic crimes, and cybercrimes. With this deep accumulation of industry experience, we are intimately familiar with the key defense points of various case types, significantly increasing our defense efficiency.
4、A Global Service Network for Cross-Border Criminal Matters
Global Reach: Leveraging the resources of our Beijing headquarters, 26 domestic branches (including Shanghai, Guangzhou, and Shenzhen), and overseas partner institutions in cities like London, Paris, and New York, we provide comprehensive legal support.
International Support: In conjunction with the Global Legal Alliance (GLA), our team assists clients in handling cross-border criminal matters, such as foreign commercial bribery and the investigation of overseas-related cases. We offer essential criminal compliance support for Chinese enterprises going global, ensuring their international operations remain legally sound.
