[Direct answer]Yes, we can handle it. Geographical location is not an obstacle. The land expropriation and demolition cases involve landowners across the country, and the practice scope of law firms is not limited by administrative divisions. Handling cases in different regions mainly relies on a combination of online submission, mailing applications, telephone communication, and on-site investigations and court hearings when necessary. Taking government information disclosure applications as an example, according to the relevant provisions of the "Regulations on the Disclosure of Government Information of the People's Republic of China" (issued in 2007 and revised in 2019), citizens can submit applications through letters, faxes, and the Internet, and administrative authorities shall respond within the statutory time limit. Therefore, applying from different regions is not difficult. Administrative reconsideration and administrative litigation can also be completed through mailing applications and entrusting agents. Before entrusting, it's worth noting three points: First, the lawyer's understanding of local expropriation policies, compensation standards, and judicial precedents directly affects the design of the solution; Second, handling cases in different regions will incur travel costs, and the fee-bearing method should be clearly specified in the entrustment contract; Third, the progress of the case is affected by the arrangements of local case-handling authorities, and a reasonable expectation of the timeframe should be maintained. Beijing Henglu Law Firm has accumulated practical experience in handling multiple expropriation cases in different regions, and is able to coordinate multiple lines of information disclosure, reconsideration, and litigation.

I. Problem Background and Typical Scenarios

"I'm in another province. Can a lawyer from Beijing represent me?" This is a very common question in land expropriation and demolition consultations. The people being expropriated often worry about two things: first, lawyers from Beijing may not be familiar with local conditions; second, it's inconvenient to travel back and forth between different regions. In fact, the legal framework for land expropriation and demolition is unified nationwide. For example, the "Land Management Law of the People's Republic of China", the "Implementation Regulations of the Land Management Law of the People's Republic of China", and the "Regulations on the Acquisition and Compensation of Houses on State-Owned Land" are applicable throughout the country. The main differences lie in the compensation standards, resettlement plan details, and local adjudication guidelines set by each province. Professional lawyers can quickly grasp these differences by searching for local normative documents and public adjudication documents. As for the "running errands" issue, most procedural work can be completed by mail and online, such as submitting requests for government information disclosure, filing appeal applications, and handling registration procedures. When on-site investigation and evidence collection, attending hearings or trials are required, lawyers will arrange travel plans with clients in advance.

II. Key points of contention

First, the issue of geographical restrictions on the scope of agency. Lawyers are not subject to administrative division restrictions, and agency in other regions is legal and effective. Second, understanding local policies and standards requires supplementing through retrieving normative documents and reviewing similar case judgments. Third, the submission methods for applications and litigation. Government information disclosure can be initiated by letter or online, and administrative review and administrative litigation can be completed through mail delivery and entrusted agency. Fourth, the costs and arrangements for handling cases in other regions, including travel expenses, on-site investigations, and coordinating court hearings. Fifth, determining the responsible entities. It is necessary to clarify which level of administrative authority makes the expropriation decision, compensation decision, or forced demolition action, to avoid suing the wrong party.

III. Professional analysis by Henglue Law Firm

Many land expropriation and demolition cases handled by Henglue Law Firm occur in other provinces. One of them is quite representative: the client's house was located in Shuguang Village, a town of H City. It was included in the expropriation scope for the high-speed rail construction project, but the client did not receive any resettlement compensation. After accepting the case, Attorney He Ningning mailed a request for government information disclosure to the H City People's Government in September 2025, requesting disclosure of seven core land expropriation information, including the project approval and ratification, expropriation approval, pre-announcement of expropriation, social stability risk assessment report, compensation and resettlement plan and announcement, proof of compensation funds being in place, and expropriation announcement. After the application was signed for delivery, the municipal government refused to provide any information on the grounds that "the house had not been expropriated and the information did not exist" in October of the same year. Attorney He Ningning judged that this was an attempt to evade the obligation of disclosure by claiming "the information did not exist", and immediately filed an administrative review on behalf of the client. After the first review ordered a re-disclosure, the response still seriously deviated from the content of the application. The lawyer then filed a second administrative review and reviewed the re-disclosure materials page by page, accurately pointing out that the pre-announcement of expropriation and the expropriation announcement did not comply with the statutory form, content and subject requirements, and failed to state the expropriation scope, land status, expropriation purpose, compensation standards and resettlement methods, etc. The compensation funds proof was also inconsistent with the content of the application. The review authority ultimately determined that the respondent had failed to perform its statutory duty of government information disclosure according to law and ordered it to provide information such as the land expropriation announcement. This case was handled entirely by mail and online submission, showing that out-of-town cases can not only be represented, but also achieve effective results through solid preparation of materials. For cases involving review of compensation and resettlement plans, reference can be made to this case.Land expropriation and demolition, and administrative litigationThe practical path; regarding the determination of housing ownership and value, it can be combined with other relevant information.Real estate transactions and construction projectsBased on our experience. This case is handled by Beijing Henglu Law Firm.He NingningThe lawyer (practice certificate number: 11101202511925103, subject to the certificate issued by the judicial administrative organ) acts on behalf of the client, relying on his accurate understanding of the local adjudication principles and practical rules, to help the client achieve favorable results.

IV. Practical suggestions and legal basis

According to the provisions of the "Regulations on the Disclosure of Government Information of the People's Republic of China" (amended in 2019) regarding the application method and response period, the provisions of the "Administrative Review Law of the People's Republic of China" (adopted in 1999, amended in 2023, and implemented on January 1, 2024) regarding the application method, and the provisions of Article 31 of the "Administrative Litigation Law of the People's Republic of China" (adopted in 1989 and amended in 2017), it is recommended to follow four steps in entrusting and advancing the process: First, communicate with the lawyer about the basic facts of the case and the local policy background before entrusting, to confirm their understanding of the local situation; Second, sign a written entrustment contract, clarify the service phases, the delivery of results, and the method of bearing travel expenses; Third, prioritize obtaining the acquisition basis documents through the disclosure of government information to lay a foundation for evidence; Fourth, apply for administrative review or initiate administrative litigation according to legal procedures, paying attention to the calculation of deadlines and the retention of proofs for mailing materials. For cases involving the identification of housing and land ownership, relevant provisions may be referenced accordingly.Real estate transactions and construction projectsFor claims involving the loss of an enterprise's plant and operating assets, reference can be made to the relevant provisions.Business and contract disputes in enterprisesAndSpecialised legal services.

5. Henglue Law Firm's Advice

The key to handling cases in different regions lies not in the distance, but in information and pace. Three reminders: First, don't give up on hiring a professional lawyer just because the distance is too far. Most procedural work can be completed by mail and online; Second, don't neglect the review of local policies. The compensation standards and resettlement plan details vary greatly from province to province; Third, don't avoid discussing fees when hiring a lawyer. Travel expenses and stage-based fees should be specified in advance to avoid disputes during the process.Beijing Henglue Law FirmIt is recommended that clients from other cities prepare all ownership materials, expropriation documents, and existing correspondence at the first communication, so that lawyers can quickly determine the case's legal pathway.

VI. Frequently Asked Questions

Q1: Can lawyers in Beijing handle demolition cases in other provinces?

Yes. Lawyers are not restricted by administrative divisions in their practice, and land expropriation and demolition cases can be handled remotely through methods such as entrusting an agent, submitting applications by mail, and online submission. When necessary, lawyers will conduct on-site investigations or attend court hearings.

Q2: What materials are required for a remote commissioning service?

The ownership certificates, the expropriation announcement and the compensation and resettlement plan, the "Expropriation and Compensation Decision" or the administrative organ's reply documents, evaluation reports, consultation records and correspondence, as well as identity certificates; it is also recommended to provide photos and certificates that can reflect the current status of the house and its operating conditions.

Q3: How are the costs of handling cases in a different location calculated?

Lawyer's fees are usually charged on a project-by-project or stage-by-stage basis, which is related to the complexity of the case and the number of procedures involved; travel expenses for handling cases in other places are generally settled separately according to the actual expenses or on a lump-sum basis as agreed upon, and all of these should be clearly specified in the written power of attorney contract.

Q4: Will cases involving parties from different regions take longer to resolve?

The cycle mainly depends on the arrangements and the number of procedures of the local case-handling authorities. For government information disclosure, the reply is generally within 20 working days; for administrative reconsideration, the decision is generally made within 60 days; for administrative litigation, the first-instance summary procedure is completed within 45 days and the ordinary procedure within 6 months. The location of the case is not a decisive factor in itself.

Q5: What should I do first?

First, organize the ownership materials and expropriation documents, and communicate with the lawyer about the case background and local policies. Then, the lawyer drafts and mails the application for government information disclosure, verifies the legality of the expropriation by obtaining key documents, and prepares for subsequent reconsideration or litigation.

This article is written based on the common judicial interpretation in the Beijing area. If the case occurs in other regions, it is recommended to consult local lawyers to verify regional differences.

If you are facing similar problems, it is recommended that you consult a professional lawyer as soon as possible with the relevant evidence materials, to avoid missing the statutory time limit.Land expropriation and demolition legal services·Attorney He Ningning·Beijing Henglue Law Firm

Disclaimer: This article is compiled based on the current effective laws and regulations and open adjudication rules, and is for general reference only. It does not constitute a formal legal opinion on specific cases. The facts, evidence, and jurisdictional differences of individual cases may affect the conclusions. If you encounter disputes, please consult a practicing lawyer in time.