On November 14, 2025, the Global Leasing Competitiveness Forum held its thematic event "Regional Industrial Investment and Financial Leasing Market and Risks" at the Tangshan Mansion in Beijing. Li Yan, Senior Co-Managing Partner and Deputy Director of the Financial Business Department at Beijing DHH (Shenzhen) Law Firm, was invited to attend. She delivered a presentation titled "Is Urban Investment Leasing Business Compliant if It Only Satisfies 'Financing of Assets'?", sharing a practical compliance guide for urban investment leasing business under the current strict regulatory environment.
As a seasoned expert in the financial leasing field, Li Yan has deep industry experience spanning many years and holds multiple professional roles within the sector. She has reviewed financial leasing projects totaling over RMB 10 billion and, in the past decade, has successfully recovered substantial debts for numerous leasing companies. Combining solid professional expertise with rich practical experience, the services provided by her team—covering compliant review of leased assets, whole-process risk control for leasing transactions, and dispute resolution—are highly recognized by the industry. Li Yan has also received multiple awards, including the Individual Contribution Award and Outstanding Young Lawyer Award in the financial leasing industry.
During her presentation, Li Yan focused on the compliance red lines and regulatory direction for urban investment leasing business. She provided an in-depth analysis of the core issue that "merely satisfying the 'financing of assets' requirement may still constitute non-compliance," breaking down compliance assessment criteria with reference to typical violation cases. In light of the accelerating trend towards market-oriented transformation of urban investment platforms, she also offered practical operational solutions and classified disposal paths for existing non-compliant businesses, providing tangible guidance for leasing companies to conduct their operations compliantly.