Legal basis: People's Republic of China (PRC) Lawyers Law.
Article 14 A law firm is a lawyer's practice institution. The establishment of a law firm shall meet the following conditions: (1) having its own name, domicile and articles of association; (2) Having lawyers who meet the requirements of this Law; (3) The promoter shall be a lawyer who has a certain practice experience and has not been punished for stopping practicing within three years; (4) Having assets that meet the requirements of the judicial administrative department of the State Council.
Article 21 Where a law firm changes its name, person in charge, articles of association and partnership agreement, it shall report to the original audit department for approval. Where a law firm changes its domicile or partners, it shall report to the original audit department for the record within 15 days from the date of change.
Article 30 A lawyer representing litigation legal affairs or non-litigation legal affairs shall safeguard the legitimate rights and interests of clients within the scope of entrustment.