Shi Lei

Shi Lei is a full-time lawyer at Tianjin Dongfang Law Firm, practicing in the Hexi District of Tianjin. Attorney Shi's unique background in finance and securities equips him to analyze complex financial transactions, identify weaknesses in the prosecution's case, and develop effective defense strategies in white-collar criminal cases. Attorney Shi also handles corporate compliance advisory work, helping businesses implement internal controls and compliance procedures to mitigate legal risk.

Practice Focus

Practice Focus Attorney Shi holds multiple professional qualifications including an English major band-eight certificate and securities, fund, and futures practice qualifications, giving him a unique edge in handling complex financial and commercial cases. His practice focuses on criminal defense, with particular expertise in financial and securities-related crimes. China's securities regulatory framework, under the PRC Securities Law, imposes strict liability for insider trading, market manipulation, false statements, and fraud in securities offerings. Cases meeting certain thresholds are referred to the public security authorities for criminal prosecution. Under the PRC Criminal Law, securities crimes carry penalties ranging from fines to fixed-term imprisonment of up to ten years for serious offenses. His securities practice qualification enables him to advise on securities and capital markets compliance matters. Criminal Defense Matter Control — Shi LeiI plan enforcement first—assets, licenses, receivables, and interim measures—so strategy is not limited to winning on paper. Where local counterparties rely on relationship pressure, I re-anchor discussions to contract text, statutory rights, and verifiable performance records. I plan enforcement first—assets, licenses, receivables, and interim measures—so strategy is not limited to winning on paper. Working Method In addition to criminal defense, Attorney Shi handles general commercial litigation matters. He represents businesses and individuals in contract disputes, debt recovery, and commercial litigation before Tianjin courts. The China Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC) investigates suspected violations and can impose administrative penalties including fines and market bans.

Criminal defense in China involves understanding criminal procedure, suspect rights, bail applications, and trial strategy. Shi Lei represents clients in criminal investigations, pre-trial proceedings, and court hearings, ensuring procedural rights are protected throughout.

• ⚖️ Written scope and remedy map agreed before substantive work begins
• 📜 Bilingual document control with translation and verification plan
• 🛡️ Deadline and limitation tracking with clear escalation triggers
• 💼 Settlement and enforcement options evaluated in parallel

Foreign nationals facing criminal investigation in China should exercise their right to legal counsel promptly, avoid making statements without an attorney present, and ensure consular notification procedures are followed.

Local Practice in Hexi

Shi Lei practices in Hexi, Hexi. Local administrative practice in Tianjin can affect filing logistics even when national statutes are uniform. Shi Lei monitors implementation details relevant to White-collar Crime matters and coordinates with notaries, translators, and technical experts when required. File management emphasizes version control for bilingual drafts and hearing calendars. Clients receive periodic status updates with deadlines and decision points requiring business instructions.

Shi Lei does not promise case outcomes. The commitment is disciplined process, candid risk assessment, and advocacy within PRC law and professional rules. Fee arrangements and confidentiality boundaries are confirmed before substantive drafting. Clients receive periodic status updates with deadlines and decision points requiring business instructions.