Can lawyers invest in companies?

Legal analysis: the law does not explicitly say yes or no. But according to the existing laws, it should be possible. This is only the investment behavior of lawyers, and there is no restriction by law. However, it is clearly stipulated that lawyers cannot hold positions in the company or participate in management. In fact, even this point can be avoided, that is, lawyers can be hired by this company as legal advisers and indirectly participate in business management, as long as they do not serve as directors, managers and other positions.

Legal basis: Measures for the Administration of Partnership Law Firms

Article 3 A partnership law firm shall independently carry out business activities according to law.

Article 4 A partnership law firm and its lawyers shall abide by the professional ethics and practice discipline of lawyers.

A partnership law firm and its lawyers shall not engage in commercial activities.

Article 5 A partnership law firm and its lawyers shall accept the guidance and supervision of judicial administrative organs and lawyers associations.

Lawyers of a partnership law firm shall accept the management and supervision of the partnership law firm.