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Attorney Xue’en CAI, as the Chairman of the Partner Meeting and the Director of the Management Committee at Hubei Dewell & Partners Law Firm, holds a pivotal position within the firm and possesses extensive influence in the legal industry. In addition to serving as a representative in the 12th and 13th National People’s Congress, attorney CAI holds several prestigious positions including: Special Supervisor for the Supreme People’s Court, Special Supervisor for the Supreme People’s Procuratorate, Arbitrator at the China International Economic and Trade Arbitration Commission, Council Member of the China Society of Private International Law, Council Member of the Chinese Society of Environmental and Resources Law, Chairman of the Supervisory Board of the Hubei Lawyers Association, Environmental Resources and Public Interest Litigation Consulting Expert for Hubei courts, Member of the Legal Advisory Group for the Hubei Provincial People’s Government, Expert in the Legal Expert Panel of the Department of Commerce of Hubei Province, Chairman of the Legal Professional Committee of the Chushang Federation of Hubei Province (Please keep this information confidential), Chairman of the Charter Committee of the Society of Entrepreneurs and Ecology (SEE). During this period, attorney CAI has frequently delivered important speeches on topics such as capital markets and risk control in private enterprise management.

Work Highlights

Attorney CAI has practiced law for over thirty years, earning widespread industry recognition for his outstanding professional competence and legal acumen. He was awarded the title of “National Excellent Lawyer” by the All China Lawyers Association. From 2022 to 2024, attorney CAI has consistently been listed in the Chambers Greater China Region Legal Guide for the Corporate/Commercial: Hubei (PRC Firms) sector, and currently holds the distinction of being a “Senior Statesperson.”

Experience

An Environmental Law Expert Serving as a National People’s Congress Delegate

In addition to his legal practice, attorney CAI dedicates himself to legislative and political advisory work. Serving as a delegate in the 12th and 13th National People’s Congress, he has proposed numerous constructive initiatives aimed at advancing the rule of law in China. These include recommendations to strengthen public interest litigation in the areas of anti-monopoly and anti-unfair competition inspections, and proposals for adjusting the rights restrictions for minor offenders reintegrating into society, among others. (Please keep this part of information confidential)

As a PhD in environmental law, attorney CAI is dedicated to the development and improvement of environmental protection laws in China. In his capacity as a delegate, he has proposed several highly constructive environmental protection initiatives, which have been recognized and adopted by relevant authorities. Notably, he was the first to recommend to the Supreme People’s Court the establishment of “Environmental Protection Tribunals” in courts at all levels across China. (Please keep this part of information confidential) For his significant contributions to political and legislative advocacy, he was awarded the “Outstanding Contribution Award for Lawyers’ Involvement in Political Affairs” by the Hubei Lawyers Association.

An Industry Titan Leading Major Projects

Attorney CAI graduated from Wuhan University with expertise spanning various aspects of corporate and commercial law, particularly adept in handling foreign direct investment and mergers & acquisitions, corporate governance and securities, real estate and construction engineering, and electricity legal affairs. Whether through litigation or arbitration, he consistently maximizes client benefits to achieve objectives. His representative cases include, but are not limited to:

Acting upon the commission of the Executive Committee of the 7th CISM Military World Games (“the Client”), attorney CAI led a team as the exclusive legal service provider for the preparation and hosting of the 7th CISM Military World Games, delivering high-quality legal services. He undertook the full-process legal services for an international event with the strength of only a team, which is a pioneering effort in the region.

Provided legal services for Wuhan Wushang Group Co., Ltd. (WDSC) (000501), representing it in contract disputes with an international management company. Attorney CAI successfully recovered losses amounting to CNY 340 million for the Client.

Represented Wuhan Liantou Duoying Equity Investment Partnership (Limited Partnership) (formerly known as Wuhan Jingyu Duoying Equity Investment Center) (“the Client”) in a dispute over an equity repurchase contract, ultimately recovering losses totalling CNY 170 million for the Client.

Since 2017, attorney CAI’s team has served as a legal advisor to Fiberhome Telecommunication Technologies Co., Ltd. (600498) (“the Client”), a globally renowned provider of telecom products and solutions, ranking among the top ten in the optical communication field.

Attorney CAI’s team serves as legal counsel to Wuhan Sante Cableway Group Co., Ltd. (002159) (“the Client”), a high-tech company primarily engaged in cableway tourism development. As of now, the Client has invested in over 20 tourism projects across China, controlling more than 2,000 square kilometres of scenic areas.

Attorney CAI’s team has been engaged by the overseas division of WISDRI Engineering & Research Inc. Ltd. (Please keep the client confidential) (“the Client”) to provide specialized legal services. The Client is a state-owned engineering enterprise focusing on infrastructure construction, industrial development, environmental energy, automation control, and smart cities.

A Legal Luminary Trusted by Clients, Deeply Engaged in Shaping Wuhan’s Economic Landscape

In his nearly four decades of dedication to the legal profession, attorney CAI has earned consistent trust and acclaim from his major clients. They praise him as follows:

“Attorney CAI, with his rich industry experience and profound legal knowledge, consistently identifies the most suitable solutions to the challenges we encounter. His broad perspective and deep analysis of issues are admirable. Entrusting him with our difficulties has always provided me with great reassurance. I have full confidence in his professional judgment, and he has never disappointed me.”

“Attorney CAI, with over thirty years of experience in the legal field, continues to be admired for his commitment to ongoing learning. His approach to handling disputes is highly rigorous, always approaching solutions from clients’ standpoint to achieve optimal resolution. He thoroughly explains the pros and cons of each option, allowing me to choose based on our specific needs. His dedicated focus on client welfare is reassuring, and his recommended strategies consistently deliver the desired results. He is a truly dependable partner.”

Based on the characteristics of Wuhan’s economic development, attorney CAI’s client base primarily focuses on large state-owned enterprises and government institutions. However, with the flourishing rise of Wuhan’s private economy, attorney CAI has strategically adjusted by actively engaging in expanding his client base among private enterprises. He particularly focuses on supporting the steady growth and sustainable development of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and high-tech enterprises. With Wuhan’s increasing prominence as a national transportation hub due to China’s high-speed rail development, this geographical advantage not only removes regional constraints for attorney CAI and his team but also enables them to undertake and complete various legal service projects in broader market sectors.

His representative clients include, but are not limited to:

Listed Companies: Changjiang Securities Co., Ltd. (Please keep the client confidential), Fuda Holdings Group Inc.

State-Owned Enterprises: Hubei Fuhan Industrial (Group) Development Co., Ltd., Wuhan United Investments and Properties Co., Ltd. (Please keep the client confidential)

In the future, attorney CAI hopes to maintain strong cooperative relationships with large state-owned enterprises and government bodies while increasingly focusing on the compliance management needs of private enterprises. He aims to support their internal governance standardization and legal compliance, thereby contributing to the healthy and high-quality economic development of Wuhan and nationwide.

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Cai Xueen is Dewell & Partners' chairman. He is a highly reputed practitioner who has over three decades of experience in the commercial law arena. He is trusted by local SOEs, government bodies and listed companies to handle commercial disputes, investment and contract reviews.

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蔡学恩律师是得伟君尚律师事务所的主任。他是一位在商事法律领域具有超过三十年的经验而享有盛誉的律师。他受到了当地国有企业、政府机构以及上市公司的信任,处理商事纠纷、投资及合同审理等事宜。

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