The Criminal Legal Affairs Department of Fidelity was one of the first specialized divisions established during the firm’s professional restructuring. Criminal defense and non-litigation criminal services are among Fidelity’s flagship practice areas. The department brings together a team of highly professional criminal lawyers who possess solid theoretical foundations in criminal law and extensive practical experience in handling criminal matters. Upholding the service philosophy of “integrity, pragmatism, professional and excellence,” the department has established a comprehensive and standardized system for managing criminal cases and is dedicated to developing top-tier criminal defense projects through collective expertise.

The lawyers of Fidelity’s Criminal Legal Affairs Department have participated in the defense of numerous major criminal cases, including the well-known “4.20 Yuanhua Smuggling Case,” covering areas such as smuggling, tax-related crimes, duty-related offenses, organized crime, securities violations, and crimes involving foreign nationals. The department has successfully handled multiple acquittal cases. Over the years, by virtue of their outstanding professionalism, the lawyers have provided specialized, efficient, and high-quality legal services for major state-owned and central enterprises as well as financial institutions, lawfully safeguarding the rights of suspects, defendants, and victims. The department has earned widespread recognition and is regarded as a highly trusted elite team.

Fidelity’s Criminal Legal Affairs Department maintains a long-term and close partnership with the Faculty of Law at Xiamen University. Many professors and associate professors specializing in criminal law serve as part-time lawyers at Fidelity. Leveraging Xiamen University’s strong academic research capacity, the department effectively translates cutting-edge criminal law research into practical application. Additionally, several Fidelity lawyers serve as visiting lecturers, adjunct postgraduate tutors, and debate coaches at Xiamen University’s Faculty of Law. Since 2008, Fidelity has continuously sponsored the “Fidelity Cup” National University Moot Court Debate Competition, with the department’s lawyers frequently serving as judges to help cultivate high-quality legal talents.

Fidelity’s Criminal Legal Affairs Department works closely with the firm’s other leading departments, including the Restructuring and Liquidation Department, the Mergers, Acquisitions and Corporate Governance Department, and the Real Estate and Construction Engineering Department. Through cross-departmental collaboration and resource integration, the department provides clients with services such as criminal risk assessment, compliance review, and employee integrity training. For complex cases involving multiple legal domains, Fidelity tailors comprehensive and high-quality legal solutions to safeguard clients’ lawful rights and interests to the fullest extent.

Scope of Services of the Criminal Legal Affairs Department

◇Providing legal consultation to criminal suspects and their representatives;

◇Acting on behalf of criminal suspects in filing appeals or accusations;

◇Applying for bail pending trial on behalf of criminal suspects;

◇Serving as defense counsel for criminal suspects and defendants;

◇Acting as litigation representatives in criminal cases with attached civil actions;

◇Representing clients in appealing against effective criminal judgments and applying for retrials;

◇Applying for sentence reduction, parole, or serving a sentence outside prison on behalf of clients;

◇Representing clients in criminal legal negotiations and settlements;

◇Serving as criminal legal counsel for corporations, enterprises, and individuals;

◇Conducting corporate seminars on criminal legal risk prevention;

◇Handling other matters related to criminal legal affairs.