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In the majority of civil and commercial cases, the focal points of contention between plaintiffs and defendants typically centre on the factual circumstances of the case. As the most direct and effective means of reflecting these facts, evidence undoubtedly constitutes the most crucial basis for the court's determination of the case's factual elements. To assist solicitors in enhancing their professional competence, accurately grasping evidence, and efficiently gathering it, JAVY Law Firm successfully hosted the event ‘Evidence Reigns Supreme: The Art of Evidence Gathering – How Solicitors Can Effectively Overcome the “Evidence Dilemma” in Civil and Commercial Cases’ on 28 January 2026.

Ms Wei Wei, Partner and Chair of both the Commercial Law Committee and the Brand & Cultural Development Committee at JAVY Law Firm, delivered the opening address. The event featured a keynote presentation by Mr Zhang Haitao, Director of the Commercial Investigation Management Consultancy Centre, Founder of Beijing Baixin Hengtong Business Consultancy Co., Ltd., Chief Investigator/Strategic Planner, and Expert Partner at Huashahui/Global Chinese Entrepreneurs Club/Global Listed Companies Chairman Club.

At the outset, Ms Wei Wei extended a warm welcome to all attendees on behalf of JAVY Law Firm. She noted that the JAVY Law Lecture Series, as a meticulously curated flagship event of the firm, has successfully hosted 18 distinguished sessions to date. Each event has gathered numerous legal elites, establishing a high-end platform for learning and exchange that has effectively advanced the professional development of the legal profession, earning a strong reputation and extensive influence within the industry.

During the keynote address, Director Zhang Haitao first emphasised the pivotal role of evidence in civil and commercial litigation. Drawing upon his extensive experience in commercial investigations, he then elucidated how solicitors can efficiently and accurately gather crucial evidence within legal and regulatory frameworks to overcome the ‘evidence dilemma’. Director Zhang noted that navigating complex commercial environments and dynamic case scenarios demands lawyers possess acute evidentiary awareness and sophisticated evidence-gathering techniques. Only thus can they maintain a competitive edge in the legal arena and secure maximum benefits for their clients.

He further shared successful case studies spanning intellectual property infringement, executive embezzlement, matrimonial rights protection, and debt disputes. He explained that through specialised investigative teams and advanced techniques, legal professionals can assist businesses in upgrading from traditional legal counsel to strategic advisors. This includes helping lawyers uncover relevant leads and initial evidence in civil and commercial cases, submitting fixed evidence to support court applications for investigation orders, and laying a solid foundation for successful litigation. These cases not only demonstrated the critical role of commercial investigations in legal practice but also provided valuable insights and inspiration for attending lawyers.

During the interactive session, attending solicitors posed questions regarding evidence collection challenges encountered in their practice. The keynote speaker addressed each query with patience and thoroughness, engaging in substantive discussions and exchanges. The successful event not only provided solicitors with a premier platform for learning and exchange but also significantly enhanced their professional capabilities in evidence collection and application within civil and commercial litigation.

JAVY Law Firm remains steadfast in its commitment to establishing platforms for lawyers to engage with distinguished law firms and industry luminaries. This fosters individual professional development, deepens legal expertise and skills, and empowers lawyers in their professional advancement.