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Siyuan Liu

Partner

Jingtian & Gongcheng

Siyuan Liu, a luminary in securities compliance and litigation, has been shaping the legal landscape for over a decade. Since her graduation, she perceived the potential of an evolving era marked by stringent securities regulations. From there, she charted a course, developing a comprehensive suite of services from establishing compliance systems to representing clients in civil and criminal litigation. Her groundbreaking work includes successfully representing Everbright Securities in China's first "fat finger" insider trading case and aiding CITIC Securities to evade criminal liabilities, setting legal precedents that captivated public attention.  

In 2022, Ms. Liu became a partner at Jingtian & Gongcheng and formed her own team, making headlines in rankings by Chambers, DAWKINS, and LegalBand. Under her leadership, the firm was named among the leading law firms in securities compliance and litigation. Her victories in recent cases like Luckin Coffee have been instrumental, marking her as an industry trailblazer.  

Fostering the next generation of lawyers, Ms. Liu frequently lectures at universities and contributes thought-provoking articles as a Caixin columnist. She is also a committed advocate for legislative reform and women’s rights, evidenced by her team’s significant pro bono contributions and her initiatives for workplace gender equity.  

Endorsed by Guoming Zhang, Chief Compliance Officer of CITIC Securities, for her remarkable industry influence and mentorship, Siyuan Liu is a driving force for innovation and ethical practice in the legal field.