LexisNexis® UNDER 40 2024

LexisNexis® 40 UNDER 40 2024

Qiu DeZhi
Director of Legal & Risk Control Department
Engma Group

“As the head of the Legal Risk Control Department, Qiu provides comprehensive and robust support to the company through his leadership and forward-thinking mindset, along with a profound understanding of legal expertise and keen insight into risk management”. Qiu established the group's unique "Customer Risk Assessment System.", resulting in a 30% reduction in company losses. Qiu has  authored the "2024 Annual Report on Corporate Labor Relations." It covers the current macroeconomic situation and labor market conditions, encompassing around 200 pieces of the latest national labor relations legal information; analyzes 1000 labor dispute judgment documents issued by the High Court; and surveys 100 companies of various sectors and stages, guiding them to make decisions. His excellent performance also reflected in networking, as he participated in 20 external events, including 3 human resources industry summits, 11 legal industry activities, 3 cross-industry visits, and 2 benchmarking learning sessions.

Qiu also excels in risk control and legal consulting, ensuring the company navigates the complex market environment steadily. Through the implementation of the "Customer Risk Assessment System," over 50 high-risk clients were banned from new collaborations, and approximately 10 high-risk clients in ongoing partnerships were terminated. Compared to the same period last year, litigation cases decreased by 18%, and partnership losses were reduced by 30%. In a case where a new energy vehicle company owed approximately $9 million, Qiu coordinated with the People's Mediation Committee and the client's lawyer to take measures to ensure the full implementation of the mediation agreement.

Concerning the mental health of legal practitioners facing high-pressure work, Qiu organized a healing experience specifically for them—a Singing Bowl Meditation Sound Therapy session. Guided by a facilitator, participants were helped to become aware of their emotions, engage in positive thinking, and practice mindful living, enabling them to better cope with the pressures and challenges of life.

Qiu continues to actively explore Southeast Asia to investigate overseas markets and guide the company's business development direction. During the company's overseas strategy discussion in 2024, he has proposed positive and feasible legal recommendations. This stems from his emphasis on learning from overseas expansion experience, after he visited Indonesia to understand the local culture, legal, and political landscape, and met with the largest law firm and major Chinese-funded enterprises in Indonesia to connect resources.