Partner Leslie Xu Appointed to Shanghai’s Legal Expert Panel for Legislative Affairs

Chang Tsi & Partners is pleased to announce that Dr. Leslie Xu, Head of the firm’s Shanghai Office and Director of Chang Tsi Strategic Research Institute, has been appointed to the Pudong New Area Legal Expert Panel for Legislative Affairs. This appointment follows his selection in July for the Second Shanghai Municipal Government Legislative Expert Panel, marking further recognition of his professional expertise and contributions to legal practice and research.

Dr. Leslie Xu brings extensive legal experience and a strong understanding of the practical challenges faced by businesses and legal practitioners. In his roles at Chang Tsi & Partners, he combines hands-on legal practice with strategic research, contributing professional insights into legal and regulatory developments. His experience positions him to offer practical perspectives on legislative proposals and the implementation of legal frameworks.

The Pudong New Area panel serves as an important platform for incorporating professional legal expertise into the local legislative process. Its members are expected to contribute to legislative research, consultation on draft regulations, assessments of regulatory implementation, and feedback on practical issues arising from legal practice. By bringing together experienced legal professionals, the panel aims to ensure that legislative initiatives are informed by real-world needs and support Pudong's ongoing institutional development and high-level opening-up.

Chang Tsi & Partners' Shanghai Office is firmly rooted in Shanghai and actively serves the broader Yangtze River Delta region, including Jiangsu and Zhejiang. Building on the firm's extensive IP expertise and regional service capabilities, the Shanghai team remains committed to supporting businesses and innovation-driven enterprises through professional, commercially focused legal services. Chang Tsi & Partners will continue to strengthen its regional presence and contribute its expertise to the development of a sound legal environment across the Yangtze River Delta.