Legal basis: Measures for the Administration of Law Firms
Article 2 A law firm is a lawyer's practice institution. A law firm shall be established according to law and obtain a practice license. The establishment and development of law firms should be based on the needs of national and local economic and social development, and realize reasonable layout and balanced development.
Article 3 A law firm shall carry out business activities according to law, strengthen the internal management and supervision of lawyers' practice, and bear corresponding legal responsibilities according to law. No organization or individual may illegally interfere with the business activities of a law firm or infringe upon the legitimate rights and interests of a law firm.
Article 4 The judicial administrative organs shall supervise and guide law firms in accordance with the Lawyers Law and these Measures. The Lawyers Association shall, in accordance with the Lawyers Law, the articles of association and industry norms, exercise industry self-discipline on law firms.