China (National) (asialaw)

Founded in 1999 with branch offices in more than 20 cities across China, full-service law firm AllBright Law Offices is known for its expertise in capital markets, corporate and M&A, dispute resolution and tax. Senior partner Fangzhou (Ark) Bao is experienced in providing legal services to companies regarding corporate restructurings and IPOs in both domestic and overseas stock exchanges. 

Client feedback 

“The law firm provides clients with tailor-made legal service solutions instead of a ‘one-size-fits-all’ approach to ensure the pertinence and effectiveness of the solutions. They strictly abide by the principle of confidentiality, properly keep personal information, business secrets and case-related materials provided by clients.” – Banking and finance 

“The law firm provides a dedicated team of lawyers for important clients or complex cases, with close collaboration among team members, and is able to provide clients with all-round legal support from different angles. These lawyers have accumulated extensive personal connections in their long careers, providing clients with stronger support.” – Banking and finance 

“They have quick and professional response.” – Corporate and M&A 

“Each attorney has a thorough understanding of the background of the project and communicates proactively and stands in the client's shoes to provide positive solutions.” – Corporate and M&A 

“They are task-oriented, can solve problems based on the client's intentions, and are good at balancing negotiation points.” – Corporate and M&A 

“The law firm has a business philosophy and can consider issues from a business perspective.” – Corporate and M&A 

“The quality of their work is superb. The law firm has professional knowledge and quick turnaround. The firm provides good legal advice.” – Dispute resolution 

“They have very smart teams.” – Dispute resolution 

“They can accurately catch the commercial and legal combined point and always give a quick and professional response.” – Real estate 

Tingting Liu 

“She has excellent industry knowledge and quick response.” 

Xuezhong Lu 

“He accurately reflects business demands in the transaction documents and is very familiar with the relative governing laws and regulations.” 

“Xuezhong has professional competence and strong project management skills. He is proactive in understanding the background of the client's project, with a positive attitude and very smooth communication. He actively assists the client in providing solutions, with clear and open-minded thinking.” 

“He is hardworking and able to provide comprehensive deliverables and legal advice. He reacts quickly to all the questions from clients.” 

Chengwei Peng 

“Chengwei is smart and hardworking. He has strong communication skills and adequate professional competence.” 

Minli Tang 

“She is very able and pleasant to work with.” 

“She is very smart and technically astute.” 

Hui Xu 

“Hui is proficient in all kinds of laws and regulations and can accurately understand and apply legal provisions to provide professional legal advice to clients. He has keen analytical skills and can quickly identify the key points of the problem and then formulate reasonable solutions.” 

Luoyan Xu 

“Luoyan and his team did very well.” 

Intellectual property firm An Tian Zhang & Partners specialises in the prosecution, litigation and enforcement of IP rights, with a particular focus on the enforcement of patent rights related to agriculture, automobile and lubricants products.   

AnJie Broad Law Firm is ranked  ‘Outstanding’ in insurance. The firm also has expertise in the areas of banking and finance, cross-border M&A, dispute resolution, intellectual property, and labour and employment. Partner Hao Zhan has handled a large number of cases in antitrust civil litigation, antitrust investigations, notifications for concentrations of undertakings and antitrust compliance. Ying Song is another key partner for competition/antitrust in the firm. 

Since its founding in 2001, Anli Partners has etched itself a formidable niche in the China legal landscape with its concentration in a comprehensive range of high-end commercial legal services. The firm has a professional team of over 500 people, including more than 100 partners and senior consultants and over 430 associate lawyers, with offices in Beijing, Shanghai, Shenzhen, Tianjin, Nanjing, Hohhot, Zhengzhou, Kunming, Xi’an, Hangzhou, Chongqing and Haikou.

Founded in 1998, Baijus Law Firm has developed into one of the leading law firms in western China. Based in Chongqing, Baijus has established strategic partnerships with more than 40 renowned law firms in China and a number of overseas law firms. Baijus now has more than 500 lawyers, nearly half of whom have obtained doctoral or master's degrees in law, and more than 30 lawyers have overseas study experience. The clientele of Baijus exceeds 7,500, of which more than 700 are permanent legal counsels.

Baohua Law Firm is a boutique firm specialising in labour, employment and HR-related legal matters. The firm has extensive experience in labour disputes, arbitration and litigation, and in solving day-to-day problems related to labour law. Founder of the firm Baohua Dong has more than 20 years of experience in labour and employment law. 

Be Wu & Associates is an intellectual property firm composed of good partners. The firm is well versed in copyright protection, tort defence and trademark protection, with a particular strength in representing clients in the sports media sector.

Beijing C&C Law Firm was officially restructured into a partnership law firm in 2001. After more than 20 years of development, the firm has more than two thousand square metres of office space, gathering many legal talents with good professional ethics and spirit. There are currently more than 200 practising lawyers. Beijing C&C Law Firm has established branches and offices throughout the country with a wide range of business scope, providing professional services in the entire legal field of civil, commercial, criminal, administrative, labour, and international legal affairs.

Beijing Gaowo Intellectual Property Firm’s IP practice spans across patent, trademark and copyright, covering litigation, prosecution and enforcement. The firm was established as an IP agency in 2004, now it houses more than 130 patent and trademark attorneys.  

Headquartered in Shanghai with offices in Wuhan, Changsha, Qingdao, Xi’an and Hangzhou, Beshining Law Office is known for its expertise in intellectual property. The firm currently houses over 200 staff, including 14 trademark attorneys and more than 100 patent attorneys and patent engineers. Managing partner Qi Xue has more than 15 years of practice in handling patent and trademark applications, including invention, utility model and design in the areas of chemistry, mechanics and electrics. The firm sees a steady development in 2022 with the expansion of its Shanghai office, and it also welcomed James Lin, Qi Zhou and Fushan Xu as IP partners in 2022. 

Established in 1995, Shanghai-based firm Boss & Young is most reputable for its construction practice. Partner Guofei Lu leads the firm’s real estate and construction practice. He is exceptionally skilled in both contentious and non-contentious matters involving development projects and disputes arising from construction projects and transactions.

Bridgeon Law Firm provides comprehensive legal services with particular strength in intellectual property litigation. The firm is experienced in IP consultation and application, infringement and litigation, privacy and data protection, and unfair competition. A key partner of note is Youping Ma, who is also a patent attorney. On top of her rich experience in patent filing and prosecution, she also excels in litigation and has handled numerous IP lawsuits including infringement and invalidation cases. Chunyu Zhang joined the firm’s IP practice in 2023. 

Full-service law firm Broad & Bright provides legal services in multiple practice areas for clients, with particular expertise in cross-border business transactions. A key partner to note in the firm’s M&A team is Hongchuan Liu, whose practice covers capital markets, corporate and M&A, dispute resolution and private equity. The firm has hired several new partners in the past 12 months, including Jenny Zhong from JunHe, Sanny Liu from DeHeng Law Offices, and Wang Zhang from Dentons China.

Client feedback

“Always finishes work to first-grade quality. Patient and devoted to analyse difficult problems.” – Corporate and M&A

“Professional, with a deep understanding of the industry and law.” – Corporate and M&A

Xiaoou Huang

“Very responsive with rich experience in corporate law.”

CCPIT Patent and Trademark Law Office is ranked  ‘Outstanding’ in intellectual property. With a team consisting of more than 320 patent and trademark attorneys, the firm provides consultation, prosecution and litigation services relating to patents, trademarks, copyright, domain names, trade secrets, unfair competition and other IP-related matters. Chuanhong Long and Ji Liu are key figures.

Founded in 2011, Chance Bridge Partners’ main areas of practice include antitrust, capital markets, compliance, restructuring, construction, cross-border investment and financing, dispute resolution and IP. Managing partner Ning Zhu focuses her practice on capital markets and cross-border investment and financing. Other key partners include Kevin Zheng and Michael Zou.

Chang Tsi & Partners’ IP team focuses on patents and trademarks. Managing partner Simon Tsi is experienced in arbitration, corporate, real estate and IP matters. Founding partner Spring Chang specialises in IP rights, including prosecution and enforcement of trademarks, patents, copyright and domain names.

Client feedback

“The firm is very responsive and clear with advice. China is a tricky jurisdiction to navigate, and the law firm is one of only two firms I have encountered in recent years that makes the position easy to understand.” – Intellectual property

“They are renowned for its commitment to precision and rapid responsiveness.” – Intellectual property

Spring Chang

“She is extremely professional, knowledgeable and engaging.”

Lester Li

“He is very responsible and proactive.”

Chen & Co Law Firm works with other EY member firms, including EY assurance, tax, transactions and advisory professionals, to address its clients’ needs across different markets. Managing partner John Jiang heads the firm’s corporate finance department. He focuses his practice on banking and finance, corporate and M&A, and private equity.  

Founded in 1993, China Commercial Law Firm is one of the first and largest partnership law firms in China. China Commercial Law Firm has 49 branches, and more than 2,500 practising lawyers. Having been firmly rooted in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area for 30 years, the firm is distinguished for legal services with local benefits, industrial advantages, and international perspectives.

‘Outstanding’ firm China Patent Agent (HK) provides intellectual property services to its clients in relation to patent, trademark, copyright, domain names, anti-unfair competition and other IP-related areas. General manager Yuhe Wu is highly skilled in patent-related services, from application drafting to complex litigation. His expertise covers domestic and international patent applications, reexamination, invalidation, and administrative proceedings. With a diverse technical background spanning manufacturing, healthcare, clean energy, materials science, and biotechnology, Wu provides comprehensive patent services across various industries. He also handles trademark litigation and offers patent analysis and licensing services.

Chuting Law Firm is a boutique law firm specialising in handling major and complex commercial disputes, and they are well versed in matters both inside and outside the courtroom. Chuting Law Firm not only brings together many senior partners but also attracts the best commercial litigators in China. Professional and rigorous legal analysis are the core support of the law firm that has made it stand out. Xianglong Guo and Xiaoming Wang are two key partners.

Shanghai-based City Development Law Firm is consistently referenced among market peers in the capacity of construction and real estate, an area in which the firm has found a particular niche. The firm’s construction department consists of multiple outstanding teams with lawyers having both legal and civil engineering backgrounds. The chief proponent behind the infrastructure, public utilities and landmark projects, Shuying Zhu is skilled at handling both non-litigation and litigation cases related to the fields of construction and real estate.

The predecessor of CM Law Firm was established in 2010, and its brand was re-built in 2018 by an experienced legal professional team. CM Law Firm provides full ecological commercial legal services, including M&A, private equity and restructuring, dispute resolution and regulatory matters.

Led by partner Minjian You, Shanghai-based Co-effort Law Firm’s intellectual property team provides the full range of IP services in both contentious and non-contentious work, including trademark registration, patent prosecution, copyright registration, IP litigation and enforcement. 

Commerce & Finance Law Offices provides a comprehensive and diverse array of legal services that range from capital markets, corporate and M&A, and dispute resolution to restructuring and insolvency. The firm has etched itself a formidable niche in the China legal landscape with its concentration on representing overseas companies that have investment interests in China. Its capital markets team has assisted many companies in completing their IPOs, refinancing, and offering of bonds and other securities in the capital markets arena. Its dispute resolution practice, on the other hand, hosts a stable of litigators including Hongji Li and Jialu Wang, who have proven adept with a particular focus on the commercial disputes space. The firm welcomed more than 20 partners in the last 12 months.

D’Andrea & Partners Legal Counsel, named for managing partner Carlo D’Andrea, mines a unique niche exclusively dedicated to inbound investment projects, especially for its clients who are Italian conglomerates and SMEs entering the China market. D’Andrea specialises in cross-border mergers and acquisitions and intellectual property rights. Another key partner to note is Matteo Zhi, who has extensive experience in Sino-Italian investments and legal affairs.

Client feedback

“The firm is very professional and skilled in supporting us in the discussion with local authorities.” – Real estate

Carlo D'Andrea

“He has high skills in communication and capability to drive to the result.”

Dacheng Law Offices is ‘Highly recommended’ in our construction, labour and employment, restructuring and insolvency tables. The firm is best known for its speciality in handling matters across the spectrum of transportation and infrastructure. Through cooperation with the government and enterprises in major construction projects, the team has accumulated extensive experience in public-private partnerships (PPPs). Based in Beijing, senior partner Huazhi Yuan heads the firm’s real estate and natural resources practices. Real estate, construction, PPP, mineral resources and general corporate law are some of his core practices. Another key senior partner is Guisheng Yang, he specialised in the mining industry (the establishment, M&A, restructure, reform, financing, prospect, exploitation, disposal of mining rights), real estate and construction, foreign investment, and administrative litigation.

DaHui Lawyers has extensive experience in capital markets transactions and has served as PRC counsel for issuers and underwriters in both equity and debt offerings in the US and Hong Kong, handling IPOs, secondary offerings, bond offerings and private placements. Managing partner Richard Ma has more than 20 years of experience in representing companies in capital markets, M&A, investments and compliance matters. His industry strengths are in media and entertainment, and technology and telecommunications.

Founded in 1993, DeHeng Law Offices is one of the leading law firms providing comprehensive legal services. DeHeng has over 4,000 legal service professionals and specialises in acquisition finance and project finance. Partner Xu (Jennifer) Zhang is experienced in cross-border financing, including syndicated lending, asset finance and sovereign loans.

Established in 2010, DHH Law Firm is a comprehensive legal service provider. The firm has undergone significant growth, actively expanding to key locations nationwide. Currently, DHH has more than 2,000 practitioners in more than 40 offices located in major provinces and regions in PRC and countries around the world. DHH Law Firm takes pride in its specialisation and teamwork and has become one of the largest comprehensive commercial law firms by advanced management experience.

Beijing Docvit Law Firm specialises in dispute resolution, with a particular focus on handling systemic disputes of centrally administered enterprises and financial institutions. Equity partner Guanghu Shi heads the firm’s dispute resolution department, and his practice covers commercial litigation and arbitration legal services. The firm welcomed more than 20 partners to boost its dispute resolution practice in the last 12 months. Wei Lin is a key partner for intellectual property in the firm.

Dowway & Partners has occupied a competition-focused space in the China legal market since its establishment in 1996. The firm’s competition team has a track record of assisting hundreds of clients in obtaining merger control clearance from the Ministry of Commerce of the People's Republic of China and the State Administration for Market Regulation for their transactions of the People's Republic of China. Seasoned competition/antitrust star Li (Cherry) Cai is a key contact for the firm. All the cases the firm has handled in the past 12 months remain confidential. 

Headquartered in Beijing with branches in Shanghai, Shenzhen, Wuhan and Hangzhou, East & Concord Partners has expertise in banking and finance, and commercial arbitration. Managing partner Qi Zhou focuses on dispute resolution and is experienced in handling commercial litigation and arbitration cases.

Eiger in association with Shanghai Runyi Law Firm provides assistance in corporate, commercial, dispute resolution and intellectual property matters. Partner Tian Xu leads the firm’s China practice. His practice focuses on corporate and M&A, employment, foreign direct investment and tax. He is also experienced in handling intellectual property and unfair competition matters.

Top-tier firm Fangda Partners dominates the majority of ranking tables. Its regulatory team provides one-stop compliance and government enforcement services, including corporate investigations, government enforcement, compliance advisory and related contentious matters. A key partner to note in the team is Kate Yin, who is a recognised leader in complex government enforcement, internal investigation and regulatory compliance, especially for challenging cross-border matters. Corporate partner Jeffrey Ding attends to a varied practice composed of capital markets, corporate M&A and private equity, while Pu (Alexandra) Yang is a long-time authority in the intellectual property capacity.

Global Law Office is one of the ‘Outstanding’ firms in banking and finance. The firm’s banking and finance team has extensive experience in onshore, offshore and cross-border financing work, covering bilateral and syndicated loans, project finance, acquisition finance, real-estate finance, asset finance, trade and ECA-backed finance. Lawrence Lin leads the firm’s banking and finance team. The firm’s corporate and M&A team got a further boost with the hiring of eight partners in the last 12 months.

Founded in 2001, Globe-Law Law Firm, stands as a comprehensive corporate law firm, founded on the principles of partnership. With a strong global presence, it boasts more than 14 offices and over 50 tightly knit cooperation networks worldwide. Possessing the core essence of a patent agency, Globe-Law has emerged as one of the pioneers in the intellectual property business in China. Over two decades of consistent growth have transformed it into a renowned law firm specialising in intellectual property.

Grandall Law Firm is ranked ‘Highly recommended’ in capital markets. Established in 1998, Grandall was initially formed upon the amalgamation of Beijing Zhang Yongtao Law Firm, Shanghai Wanguo Law Firm and Shenzhen Tangren Law Firm. Hongbing Lv is a key contact who specialises in capital markets and corporate and M&A. He has a track record of advising companies in corporate reform and domestic and overseas listing projects.

Headquartered in Beijing with branch offices in Shanghai, Shenzhen, Chengdu, Xi’an, Hangzhou, Nanjing, Suzhou and Hong Kong, Grandway Law Offices is best known for its capital markets practice. The firm also excels in a number of other practice areas, such as corporate and M&A, dispute resolution and real estate. A key partner to note is Liguo Zhang, who has a track record of providing legal services to corporations on matters related to IPOs, M&A, refinancing, securities investment funds and equity incentives. Another notable partner in capital markets is Zhe Ma.

Client feedback

“They provide legal advice to the clients, and their team is responsive and professional.” – Regulatory

“The law firm is highly professional and capable of putting customers' interests first. They also can provide comprehensive services.” – Real estate

Yuting Xue

“Yuting is professional and responsive.”

Known for its international trade practice, Guangsheng & Partners Law Offices specialises in anti-dumping investigations, anti-subsidies, and countervailing measures. Senior partner Hai Yan is a key contact. 

Founded in 1994, Guantao Law Firm provides legal services across all practice areas. The firm is ranked ‘Highly recommended’ in energy and infrastructure. Its team advises non-bank financial institutions on dissolution liquidation, insolvency liquidation and insolvency reorganisation. Managing partner Liguo Cui has expertise in transactional law with a focus on aviation, financial services, manufacturing, pharmaceuticals and healthcare.

Guozun Cathay Associates is the only Chinese law firm to sign up for the 10th Anniversary of the Belt and Road Entrepreneurs' Conference. Guozun Cathay Associates is a comprehensive global law firm with its global headquarters located in a 23,000 sqm commercial building at the Guozun Win-Win Center in the heart of the Sanyuanqiao business district in Chaoyang District, Beijing. The law firm has more than 100 overseas offices with more than 2,000 lawyers in the US, the UK, France, Germany, Russia, India, Saudi Arabia, Dubai, the Philippines, Thailand, South Africa, Egypt and other countries, providing clients with global legal services.

Hai Run Law Firm was formed by the merger of Beijing Hairun Law Firm and Beijing Teamray Law Firm in 2018. Capital markets is the firm’s core strength. Its securities and capital markets department consist of 120 lawyers, including 20 partners and 100 practising lawyers. Senior partner Kebing Yan heads the firm’s capital market practice. He focuses his practice on securities and finance, including restructuring and reorganisation, IPOs and listings, listed company M&A and asset securitisation. The firm welcomed nine partners for capital markets in the last 12 months.

Founded in 1992, Haiwen & Partners is experienced in cross-border securities, M&A transactions, private equity, and general corporate and commercial dispute resolution. Media and entertainment is one of the firm’s key industry sectors. It is often involved in the development of film and television projects, formation of production and financing vehicles, and other new media matters. The firm currently has more than 400 lawyers and paralegals in total working at its Beijing, Chengdu, Haikou, Hong Kong, Shanghai and Shenzhen offices. Beijing-based partner Yu Cao is a reputable entertainment lawyer. On top of his profound understanding of the media industry, he is also experienced in general corporate and finance transactions.

Client feedback

“The law firm possesses several positive attributes. First, their legal expertise is unparalleled. Their lawyers have an in-depth understanding of corporate law and cross-border listing regulations, which enabled them to offer precise and practical legal solutions. Moreover, they demonstrated responsiveness. They were always quick to reply to our enquiries and address any emerging legal issues.” – Capital markets

“They provide very professional and solid advice.” – Competition/antitrust

“The law firm has exceptional expertise in complex cross-border disputes, efficient collaboration and client-centric culture. They also have award-winning innovation in dispute resolution and global recognition.” – Intellectual property

“The law firm helped prepare a series of legal documents needed under a project and provided onsite support for our employee contract events.” – Labour and employment

“The law firm has been very professional and passionate in collecting effective evidence, planning litigation strategy, and performing quite well in trial hearings.” – Labour and employment

Yuanyuan Jia

“Yuanyuan handled all aspects of our case with exceptional proactivity, diligence, and conscientiousness, while creatively proposing innovative solutions and strategic approaches.”

Fangzheng Li

“Fangzheng has rich experience in Chinese government information requests and dawn raids, as well as compliance investigations. He also has broad international views, which allow him to supply solid and helpful insights to clients.”

Yuxiang Liu

“He has excellent interview and trial hearing argument skills.”

“Yuxiang provides prompt responses and helpful advice.”

Chenling Ma

“Chenling demonstrates exceptional problem-solving agility and client-centric communication skills. She excels at breaking down complex challenges into actionable steps.”

Han Kun Law Offices is ranked  ‘Outstanding’ in capital markets, corporate and M&A, investment funds and private equity. The firm has also earned a reputation in capital markets for its performance in representing both domestic and international clients from various emerging industries. Its aviation finance team, on the other hand, is experienced in advising both Chinese and foreign lessors as well as Chinese and foreign banks in their leasing and finance of commercial aircraft and business jets to Chinese airlines. Based in the firm’s Beijing and Shenzhen office, partner Chaoying (Charles) Li is experienced in public and private financings, M&A, incorporation and corporate restructuring, foreign direct investment and intellectual property protection.

Hai Run Law Firm was formed by the merger of Beijing Hairun Law Firm and Beijing Teamray Law Firm in 2018. Capital markets is the firm’s core strength. Its securities and capital markets department consists of 120 lawyers, including 20 partners and 100 practising lawyers. Senior partner Kebing Yan heads the firm’s capital market practice. He focuses his practice on securities and finance, including restructuring and reorganisation, IPOs and listings, listed company M&A and asset securitisation. 

Hengdu Law Firm, established in 2010 and located in Beijing, is a prominent institution offering comprehensive legal services. After 15 years of dedicated effort, Hengdu has grown to include nearly 1,800 legal professionals. Hengdu's areas of expertise encompass five core sectors: capital markets, M&A, intellectual property, commercial litigation, and criminal litigation. These five sectors are further divided into 14 departments and 47 business units, effectively delivering to clients a comprehensive business solution with competitive advantages.

HFG Law & Intellectual Property has etched itself a unique position on the crowded pedestal of IP firms in the city. The Chinese firm is co-managed by international professionals composed of 85 staff, including nine non-Chinese professionals. In the trademark area where the firm has a particular strength, it often keeps busy handling portfolio and IP enforcement. The firm promoted Daniel de Prado Escudero and Reinout van Malenstein to partners. Senior partner Fabio Giacopello is a key name to note. 

HHP Attorneys-At-Law has strengths in corporate and M&A, dispute resolution and regulatory matters. Managing partner Yao Rao is experienced in representing companies in setting up foreign-invested companies. His industry strengths lie within the automotive, consumer goods and services, healthcare, and industrial and manufacturing sectors. The firm is also the first member firm in China of Meritas, an international alliance of law offices. The worldwide legal service network of Meritas enables the firm to offer a unique cross-border legal service solution to clients for cross-border transactions.

Client feedback

“HHP demonstrates a deep understanding of our business dynamics and the industry landscape in which we operate. Their familiarity with our sector enables them to provide tailored legal solutions that align seamlessly with our strategic objectives. Beyond legal expertise, HHP consistently integrates our commercial goals into their legal advice and strategies. They proactively identify opportunities and risks, offering solutions that not only mitigate legal challenges but also enhance our business outcomes. HHP's approach goes beyond immediate legal considerations; they exhibit strategic thinking by anticipating future needs and implications. This proactive stance ensures that legal strategies are not only reactive but also forward-looking, contributing to long-term business sustainability. Their team fosters a collaborative partnership with us, actively engaging with our internal stakeholders to understand nuanced business requirements. This collaborative approach enhances the decision-making processes and ensures that legal strategies are aligned with broader organisational goals. Also, HHP is adept at providing practical, solution-oriented advice that addresses complex legal challenges while minimising disruption to our operations. Their proactive stance and innovative solutions have consistently helped us navigate regulatory complexities and emerging legal trends.”– Corporate and M&A

Yao Rao

“Yao, as our contact partner, demonstrates exceptional leadership qualities that inspire confidence and foster a cohesive team environment. His ability to provide clear direction, motivate team members, and cultivate a culture of excellence is instrumental in driving successful outcomes.

Beyond his role as a legal adviser, Yao brings strategic insight to our discussions and decision-making processes. He consistently aligns legal strategies with our business objectives, ensuring that legal advice not only mitigates risks but also enhances our competitive position. Yao exemplifies a client-centric approach by placing our organisation's needs and priorities at the forefront of his work. He actively listens to our concerns, understands our challenges, and tailors solutions that are pragmatic and aligned with our goals. Yao excels in building and maintaining strong relationships. His professionalism, integrity and responsiveness create a foundation of trust and collaboration, both internally and with external parties involved in our legal matters.”

Zhejiang Hightac Law Firm was established in 1992, is one of the earliest established, large-scale, total revenue and per capita revenue at the forefront of the comprehensive law firm in Ningbo. The firm has about 230 employees and it has five branches in Zhoushan, Hangzhou Bay, Beilun, Fenghua and Cixi. The business scope basically covers all legal fields. Through professional division of labour and team cooperation, Hightac could provide clients with all-field and one-stop excellent legal services.

Since its founding in 1995, Hiways Law Firm has etched itself a formidable niche in the Shanghai legal landscape with its concentration on advising clients on real estate and construction projects. The firm’s construction team often works as outside legal counsel for real estate developers and construction companies, handling PPP legal service, project financing, construction management, and the sale and leasing of property. The chief proponent behind the construction engineering practice, Yubin Fu, has extensive experience in the real estate, construction, and energy and natural resources areas.

HongFangLaw provides IP-related services in the areas of trademark, patent, copyright, domain names and administrative and civil litigation. Partner Nikita Xue is experienced in handling various kinds of disputed matters, including anti-counterfeiting, contractual matters, copyright infringement, unfair competition and trademark infringement. 

Hui Ye Law Firm's dedicated M&A department enables the firm to provide legal services to clients in China and investment target countries under its international service network. The team is also active in the fields of aviation, energy, manufacturing, pharmaceuticals and real estate. The firm now has a total of more than 40 offices around the world with a strong strategic presence in Europe.

Headquartered in Beijing, Hylands Law Firm’s practice mainly covers dispute resolution and intellectual property. Founding partner Xiaogang Ma and his team are especially skilled in the media and entertainment industry. In addition to the traditional area of IP, the firm’s IP team also actively extends its practice to data protection, personal information protection, unfair competition and anti-monopoly matters.

Headquartered in Beijing, Javy Law Firm enters asialaw’s corporate and M&A table for the first time this year. The firm has recently expanded its practice to capital markets compliance, dispute resolution, investment funds and private equity. Zenghai Zhao is the director of the firm whose practice covers capital markets and dispute resolution. Other key partners include Youshan Ge, Chunfang Cao, Haipeng Ding, Tao Xia, Gaoyan Tai, Daoyi Pan and Yanjun Liang. 

Headquartered in Beijing with branch offices in Shanghai, Shenzhen, Hong Kong, Guangzhou and Xi'an, Jia Yuan Law Offices is ranked ‘Highly recommended’ in capital markets. The firm specialises in capital markets, corporate and M&A, financial and international businesses. Senior partner Liangjuan Wen has expertise in corporate restructuring, refinancing and M&A.

Jincheng Tongda & Neal provides a comprehensive and diverse array of legal services that ranges across corporate and M&A, commercial litigation, intellectual property, insurance, investment funds, restructuring and insolvency, and labour and employment. Its dispute resolution team often represents clients in settling international business disputes before courts and arbitration tribunals. The firm’s IP practice, on the other hand, has a noticeable development in the science and technology sector, encompassing dynamic new fields such as e-commerce, licence trading, and high-technology-related IP services.

Jinghe Law Firm was founded by senior partners from top-tier law firms in China. Jinghe adheres to the corporate operation philosophy and is committed to building a comprehensive law firm that upholds the concepts of professionalism and long-term vision. The lawyers in Jinghe have been deeply involved in the fields of pharmaceuticals and life sciences for years, providing full lifecycle legal services to medical institutions and biotechnology companies. Congjun Wen, Yanchun Zhao, and Lin Sun are the three founding partners of the law firm.

Client feedback

"We are deeply impressed by Jinghe Law Firm's expertise and attentive legal services, particularly their deep expertise in the private equity fund field." – Investment funds

Yanchun Zhao

"Yanchun combines exceptional expertise with outstanding client care. His deep legal knowledge and responsive, solution-focused approach make him invaluable.”

Jingtian & Gongcheng is consistently referenced among market peers in the capacity of banking and finance, capital markets, corporate and M&A, and dispute resolution, an area in which the firm has carved a particular niche. The firm has also developed a strong reputation in intellectual property and investment funds in the past 12 months. A key contact to note is Hongjiu Zhang, who specialises in banking and finance, corporate and M&A, cross-border investment, restructuring and securities.

A Shanghai litigation boutique that has been on a noticeable growth kick in its headcount and its branding traction, Joint-Win Partners has attained a sweet spot in the market, adding steadily to its bench. The firm advises well-known companies, both domestic and foreign, with a particular forte in international arbitration. Some of the names to note are Hongyi Lu, Guozhen Yu, Yongjie Wang and Xin Qian. The firm welcomed two partners for dispute resolution in the last 12 months.

A firm with a specialty niche in Shangdong’s restructuring and insolvency practice area, Jointide Law Firm has 16 branches across China and it houses 250 partners. It regularly provides legal services for government agencies and enterprises. Guoyu Geng, Huming Yao and Ruzhi Li are key names. 

Based in Shanghai, Joius Law Firm is known for its expertise in banking and financial services. The firm’s banking and finance department is led by deputy director Fang Chen, who offers legal consulting services for many overseas banks' cross-border financing projects, including cross-border dispute resolution services for financial institutions. The firm also handles M&A matters for multinational enterprises and companies making foreign investments. 

Jundu Law Firm specialises in construction. The firm’s construction team is particularly good at engineering and real estate and is often involved in bidding, drafting contracts, development, arbitration and litigation settlement. Founding partner Jinghui Tan’s practice covers construction, infrastructure investment, real estate development, and settlement of complex commercial disputes. The firm also boosted its construction capacity with three new partners in the last 12 months.

Client feedback

“They are proficient in legal knowledge and industry expertise in the real estate industry and construction engineering industry, proficient in the company's operations, and able to provide the company with dispute resolution solutions that can truly solve the company's current problems.” – Dispute resolution

Jinghui Tan

“Jinghui can think proactively, think about legal issues from a business operations perspective, and provide solutions to legal issues that have the power to support operational development.”

Top-tier firm JunHe is ranked ‘Outstanding’ across various practice areas, including banking and finance, capital markets, competition/antitrust, corporate and M&A, labour and employment, and tax. Key figures include partner Hui (Nelson) Zhou for banking and finance, Jiang (Joe) Chen for corporate and M&A, Yingling Wei for competition/antitrust, Weining Zou and Zhao (George) Wang for dispute resolution, and Chumeng (Jessica) Xu for intellectual property.

JunZeJun Law Offices is experienced in providing professional and comprehensive legal services for financial institutions and financial instruments. The firm’s banking and finance team is especially skilled in the issuance and underwriting of various types of bonds, including medium-term notes, financial bonds and corporate bonds. The firm welcomed 10 partners in the past 12 months to strengthen its different practices.

KaiRong Law Firm is ranked ‘Highly recommended’ in aviation and shipping. Established in 1998, boutique firm KaiRong Law Firm is known for its expertise in Chinese and international corporate and commercial, litigation and insurance matters, with a particular focus in the shipping and aviation industry. Managing partner Yulai Jin is experienced in complex litigation and arbitration and has a thorough understanding of shipping law, aviation law, insurance law and civil litigation procedures.

Established in 1988, full-service firm Kangda Law Firm is lauded for its expertise in capital markets, especially in the securities space. Kangda has 22 branch offices with more than 1,800 legal practitioners. The team regularly advises both issuers and underwriters on many significant IPO and other securities transactions. Aidong Lou, Hua Jiang, Xiaoyang Kang, Ding Miao, and Xiaoyan Zhang are some of the key figures in the practice.

Client feedback

“First of all, the legal services provided by Kangda Law Firm are professional, rigorous, and practical. On the one hand, the firm has a high level of legal expertise and is one of the best law firms our company has used. On the other hand, our company belongs to the construction industry, and the legal advice it provides has a high level of industry understanding and is in line with industry logic and industry practices. The quotation is relatively fair and reasonable. The depth and breadth of the services provided by the law firm and our satisfaction fully prove that its quotation is very fair and reasonable, and we are very satisfied. The Kangda team that provides services to us is very professional, quick, and efficient. From our perspective as a customer, we appreciate Kangda's work style. The law firm communicates with us continuously to understand our possible needs in advance. In addition to legal needs, it also includes business exchanges at the operational level. We are satisfied and appreciate this.” – Corporate and M&A

Jun Liu

“Jun is professional and efficient.”

Qiwei Zhang

“First of all, his legal knowledge is profound and comprehensive, and he has the full legal service capabilities we need. For example, in our potential acquisition projects, we need him to help us provide services in all aspects, such as discovering M&A opportunities, facilitating M&A transactions, and meeting compliance requirements. We are very satisfied and appreciate the services he provides. He is a lawyer with a very high professional level.

Secondly, he has a very high sense of service and can respond promptly and efficiently to the more urgent needs of customers. For example, as a state-owned enterprise, we often need to report to the upper level or hold internal meetings on the progress of projects. Sometimes, some legal issues or legal matters may be involved. At this time, the needs will be more urgent, and Qiwei can always meet our urgent needs. On the one hand, this is his strong professional ability, and on the other hand, it is also a reflection of his responsibility and seriousness to customers.”

With offices in Beijing and Xi’an, intellectual property firm Kangxin Partners is specialised in the protection of trademark, copyright and domain names. Managing partner Samson Yu is experienced in trademark prosecution, due diligence and client counselling. Partner Gloria Q Wu leads the firm’s trademark department. She has expertise in handling cases involving different types of IP rights, such as trademark, copyright and domain names. The firm’s patent department is led by partner Shirley W Dong, who focuses on patent applications and IP disputes involving patent infringements and patent invalidation.

Kinding Law firm was established in July 2017 by a group of lawyers with rich experience in cyber law. It is a professional law institution that fully focuses on providing cyber legal services to internet companies. Kinding Law Firm is the first professional legal service institution specialising in the internet in Zhejiang Province, and even the whole country. The firm's team has proven experience in the field of cyber law.

Client feedback

“The law firm has done a great job in helping us to communicate with specific organisations and keeping track of the project progress.” – Banking and finance

“The firm is experienced and gives insightful advice.” – Capital markets

“The firm provides prompt feedback and professional service.” – Technology and telecommunications

Sha Zhu

“Sha is experienced and able to provide immediate legal advice.”

“Sha has professional competence.”

“Sha is adept at establishing long-term and stable relationships with its clients. Sha not only provides legal solutions but also attends to the client's business development, offering continuous legal support and consultation. This collaborative model strengthens the client's trust and reliance on the law firm, further solidifying their partnership. Moreover, Sha upholds the highest standards of confidentiality and professional ethics. Attorneys at the firm strictly adhere to confidentiality obligations, ensuring the privacy and information security of their clients. Additionally, they possess a strong sense of professional morality and responsibility, maintaining an objective and impartial attitude to provide their clients with the finest legal services.”

Established in 1995, Beijing King & Capital Law Firm is one of the partnership law firms in China with long history, operating under the special general partnership structure. By integration and interaction of different practice areas and business departments, bringing the advantages of professional division and team-based collaboration into full play, King & Capital Law Firm forges a powerful comprehensive litigation and non-litigation legal service platform to provide clients with one-stop legal services.

Based in the Greater Bay Area, King & Win is deeply engaged in the settlement of civil and commercial disputes and their derivatives. For a long time, it has been active in courts and arbitration commission. Building upon the advantages of being located in the Greater Bay Area, King & Win also engages in extensive business cooperation with lawyers in Hong Kong and Macao. The first case of mainland preservation in Hong Kong arbitration was completed by King & Win and Hong Kong lawyers.

Prominent firm King & Wood Mallesons sits atop ranking tables across various practice areas. Managing partner Wang Ling is a project finance specialist with deep expertise in the infrastructure and energy sectors. Disputes partner Ariel Ye has more than 25 years of experience in cross-border commercial dispute resolution, focusing on international arbitration and China-related compliance work.

Kingland Partners is one of China’s leading law firms, founded by senior partners with over 30 years of professional legal experience. Kingland Partners is a pioneering dual-ownership law firm in China, combining a corporate structure with independent team-based operations. The law firm demonstrates expertise in major domestic and cross-border transactions, significant disputes, and challenging legal matters.

Client feedback

"Good skills and communication" – Private equity 

Huawei Lin

“Very good.”

Founded in 1998, L&H is a large comprehensive law firm specialising in corporate, investment and financing business. It is a national outstanding law firm and one of the key enterprises in the service industry of Zhejiang Province. The firm is headquartered in Hangzhou, with offices in Ningbo, Wenzhou, Huzhou, Jiangxing, Zhoushan and Yiwu, as well as in Silicon Valley, New York and Vancouver.

Boutique IP firm Lawjay Partners specialises in trademark, copyright and unfair competition litigation. Managing partner James Luo handles civil and criminal lawsuits for trademark and copyright infringement. His expertise spans across the consumer goods and services, media and entertainment and TMT sectors.

Client feedback

“The law firm can work independently, from looking for suitable targets to draughting and lodging complaints and updating judgements and recovering compensation.” – Intellectual property

James Luo

“James manages his team well, and he knows our files and can share his experience in the industry.”

Lawsons Law Office was established in January 2002 and awarded as one of the one of the Top Ten Law Offices in Guangzhou in 2012. Lawsons was transformed into a special general partnership law office in 2017. Lawsons Law Office boasts a team of over 200 licensed attorneys and supporting staff. The firm has established multiple specialised research centres, encompassing a wide range of practice areas including corporate law, finance, bankruptcy, criminal defence, construction law, labour law, real estate and urban renewal, intellectual property, and family and wealth management.

Client feedback

“The team maintains seamless collaboration, offering high responsiveness to both urgent enquiries and routine matters. Communication is direct and effective, minimising information delays. When handling complex legal issues, they exhibit deep professional expertise. Their legal opinions are not only rigorous but also integrate our industry characteristics and business goals, delivering forward-looking and practical solutions. Lawsons' legal team possesses not only legal expertise but also a deep understanding of our business logic and commercial needs. Their advice consistently centres on how to achieve business objectives legally and compliantly, rather than purely technical legal analysis.” – Corporate and M&A

Xiangmin Zeng

“Xiangmin has exceptional business-legal integration, and he is able to translate complex legal concepts into actionable business strategies. He is also a high-impact communicator, and is able to consistently respond to urgent queries within two hours and use visual aids to simplify complex issues, enabling effective cross-departmental collaboration.”

Leaf Legal occupies a unique niche in the China legal market based on its position as an international corporate law firm with a local approach. The firm, licensed by the Ministry of Justice in China, specialises in corporate and M&A and has developed skills with external experts to support their clients throughout their deals, particularly in their cross-border operations between Europe and Asia. Managing partner Bruno Grangier and Shanghai-based partner Jean-Philippe Engel helm the firm’s M&A practice. 

Lifang & Partners is ranked ‘Highly recommended’ in intellectual property. The firm has earned recognition for its IP practice, providing legal services to its clients in the areas of IP litigation, patent and trademark prosecution, licensing and technology transactions, and administrative enforcement of IP rights. Partner Guanbin Xie’s practice includes IP disputes, antitrust and competition law, and consultancy for hi-tech companies.

Founded in 1993, Liu Shen & Associates has provided legal services related to various IP applications, litigation and strategic analysis for many well-known enterprises both at home and abroad. The firm was one of the earliest IP law firms to be engaged in foreign-related patent prosecution and litigation in China. It is known as part of the first batch of patent agents and patent attorneys in China. The firm welcomed three key partners for intellectual property in the last 12 months.

Llinks Law Offices stands as a prominent law firm in the People's Republic of China, offering both national and international legal services. The firm specialises in cross-border transactions and is recognised for its exceptional service quality, innovative approaches, professionalism and collaborative team environment. Llinks Law Offices is highly ranked in banking and finance, and corporate and M&A.

Headquartered in Beijing with branch offices in Hong Kong, Shanghai and Shenzhen, Lung Tin Intellectual Property Agent provides IP services including searching, prosecution, litigation, counselling and mediation in the areas of trademark, copyright, trade secrets, customs, domain names and unfair competition. The firm’s industry sector strengths lie in the engineering, machinery, biochemistry and pharmaceutical fields. A key IP practitioner to note is partner Qinghong Xu. She is a patent attorney with explicit knowledge in the automotive, biotechnology, pharmaceutical and renewable energy sectors. Partner Di Wu, who is a senior trademark attorney, focuses her practice on trademark opposition, invalidation and administrative litigation

Founded in 2016, Lusheng Law Firm specialises in intellectual property law and litigation. It is also a patent agency authorised by the PRC’s National Intellectual Property Administration. With headquarters in Beijing, Lusheng has developed branches in Shanghai and Guangzhou to provide top-quality specialised legal and patent agency services to clients across China. Lusheng’s core IP services include trademark and patent protection, litigation and enforcement, as well as digital and commercial advice.

Established in 2006, Merits & Tree Law Offices, formerly known as Beijing Hawkhigh Law Firm, is consistently referenced among market peers in the capacity of private equity. The firm is often busy representing investment funds in their investment activities, advising startups on fund-raising transactions, and assisting companies in matters related to variable interest equity structure and privatisation. A key figure to note is partner Haitao Long, whose practice covers banking and finance, corporate and M&A, and private equity. The firm continued building up its capacity of both private equity and corporate-related work with the hiring of Aaron (Yao) Wang in March 2024.

PacGate Law Group was founded in 2005 by Yigong Chen, who has a deep understanding of venture capital and private equity funds, strategic investors and innovation enterprises in the commercial fields. Led by 11 partners, the firm’s capital markets team is often busy with private equity and venture capital business. Zuofeng Zeng joined the firm from Alliance J&C Law Firm earlier this year. 

Re-established in 2022, Puran is a professional labour and employment law firm focusing on labour law services, think-tank research, and pro bono services. The firm has spanned the entire cycle of human capital development. Junlu Jiang is a key partner for labour and employment in the firm.

R&P China Lawyers focuses on supporting foreign businesses and China inbound-related work. The firm is experienced in the consumer goods and services, pharmaceuticals and healthcare sectors. Managing principal Maarten Roos has expertise in corporate and M&A, dispute resolution, employment, intellectual property and regulatory matters. Annabella Fu joined the firm from Linklaters as partner. 

Established in 2004, River Delta Law Firm is a commercial law firm with a strong focus on providing legal services in labour law and human resources management for enterprises in China. Founding partner Jingbo (Jason) Lu is a labour law specialist, focusing his practice on labour and human resources management.

Riying Law Firm is a prestigious legal practice that offers a wide range of legal services. Founded in Shanghai, the firm boasts a team of nearly 300 attorneys, thereby strengthening its domestic footprint and expanding its international influence. The firm's professional team comprises individuals with diverse backgrounds, including former judges, prosecutors, police officers, academics and seasoned practitioners. Riying Law Firm is dedicated to delivering customised solutions to meet the needs of its clients.

Client feedback

“First, their specialised knowledge in construction law and local regulatory frameworks ensured every action was grounded in technical precision and compliance. Second, the team provided regular progress updates, transparently outlined legal risks, and promptly addressed our concerns. Finally, their approach consistently delivered practical solutions, striking a balance between legal rigour and commercial pragmatism to safeguard our operational continuity while pursuing the dispute.” – Construction

“Riying Law Firm has strong dispute resolution skills, effective in both mediation and settlement discussions. The firm provides us with construction-specific expertise and a cost-efficient approach focused on practical solutions rather than unnecessary legal escalation.” – Construction

“The law firm's strong grasp of technical consulting workflows enables practical, business-preserving solutions. The law firm has systematic escalation protocols to ensure minimal disruption to client operations. They have effective translation of complex service agreements into enforceable legal positions.” – Technology and telecommunications

Honghui Li

“He has strong professional knowledge and is good at legal issues related to construction.”

Xiaohang Zhang

“His focus on technology service agreements enables proactive risk management from project scoping to delivery acceptance phases. He has the unique ability to convert complex technical specifications into enforceable contractual safeguards and expertise in reconciling conflicting requirements between technology providers, clients, and third-party certifiers through systematic mediation frameworks.”

Headquartered in Shanghai with branches in Tianjin and Shaoxing, SG&CO Lawyers provides legal services in finance, capital markets, international trade and shipping, with a particular focus on securities. Senior partner Mingqi Sun specialises in investment funds and private equity. He has a track record of advising PE funds and trust companies, insurance companies and asset/wealth management companies on the establishment of funds, trusts and wealth management products. 

Headquartered in Shanghai, SGLA Law Firm was created by a merger of a team from Wintell & Co and other members of the Sino-Global Legal Alliance. The firm currently houses more than 1,000 practising lawyers across 12 provinces. It also has a strategic cooperative partnership with international firms represented by Hogan Lovells, which enables the firm to extend its network globally.

Shanghai Pacific Legal specialises in advising domestic and international corporates, financial institutions and Chinese state-owned entities on investments and financings into and out of China. The firm’s banking and finance team has substantial cross-border expertise in international and cross-border banking and finance transactions. Joy Gao is a key contact of the firm’s banking and finance practice. She advises banks and borrowers on a wide range of financings, with a particular focus on bilateral and syndicated finance, real estate finance, acquisition finance and corporate lending.

Shihui Partners is known for its expertise in capital markets, investment funds and private equity. The firm’s capital markets team has worked closely with regulators, listed companies and professional advisers, and has sound experience in advising clients on domestic and overseas securities offering transactions. Partner George Niu focuses on domestic and overseas IPOs, M&A, private equity and investment funds.

Shuren Law Firm was established in 2003, and it is one of the few law firms in the country that operates and manages under an "integrated" model. At present, Shuren Law Firm has established offices in Beijing, Xining, Chengdu and other places, and has dispatched lawyers with rich professional experience. Having specialised in the mineral resources industry for more than 20 years, the mining team focuses on the professional fields of M&A, investment and financing, mineral resources overburden, and withdrawal from nature reserves. Xiaowu Lu is the key partner in the law firm.

Client feedback

"The biggest advantage of this law firm is its focus on mining legal services. The team of lawyers only deals with mining-related businesses and are very familiar with industry policies, regulations, and transaction models. Compared to comprehensive law firms, their expertise is higher, and they can accurately grasp the legal risk points of mining projects, providing solutions that are more in line with industry needs. And they are a corporate law firm with efficient internal collaboration, able to quickly allocate resources when encountering complex projects, which is particularly important in the highly specialized and long-cycle mining industry." – Mining

Xiaowu Lu

"Lawyer Lu has demonstrated strong business acumen, knowing that the business needs of mining companies are not only legal compliance but also the realization of commercial value. In daily service, actively understands industry trends and market changes, and combines this information with legal advice. For example, in the process of assisting us in formulating the mining rights transfer contract, we not only ensured the legality of the contract terms but also considered the market situation and the possibility of future business expansion, providing the company with forward-looking legal support.”

Sunland Law Firm occupies a competition-focused space in the China legal market. Its international trade and competition team is highly experienced in handling conditional merger clearances. The chief proponent behind the merger filings, Yao Feng focuses on the areas of antitrust laws, international trade and foreign direct investment in her practice. She has handled filings to the Ministry of Commerce of the People's Republic of China regarding concentration of undertakings and has provided legal service in various international trade disputes for companies and government agencies. Partners Chenyang Zhang and Yunfeng Xing are other key names to note.

Ranked ‘Outstanding’ in energy, Sunshine Law Firm is an energy specialist firm covering renewable energy, energy conservation and environmental protection, climate change, water ecological treatment, ocean development and protection matters. The firm supports both development of and investment in new projects, as well as operation and maintenance of existing projects

T&C Law Firm is headquartered in Hangzhou, the capital of Zhejiang province. After decades of development, T&C Law Firm has established a dominant position in the Zhejiang legal market, becoming the most trustworthy legal partner for Zhejiang enterprises, providing comprehensive one-stop legal services covering the entire legal field. As the managing partner of T&C Law Firm and the leader in real estate and financial services, Li Sun has led her team to complete a large number of significant commercial disputes and commercial projects.

Beijing TA Law Firm is a boutique law firm specialising in the entertainment industry and intellectual property law, including IP management, investment and financing, co-production, cross-border collaboration and talent representation. Managing partner Jun Wang and founding partners Liyan Wang and Jingjian Li are key members in the team.

Established in 2000, Tahota Law Firm boasts more than 300 partners providing legal services to its clients across various practice areas. The firm regularly advises clients on the issuance of bonds, including corporate bonds, financial bonds and SME aggregate bonds. Senior partner Jinnan Li specialises in cross-border financing, investments and acquisitions. The firm’s financial practice has developed steadily with the hiring of Yingwei Cai and Lei Hui recently.

Founded in 1992, Tian Yuan Law Firm is one of the first comprehensive law firms established in China. Headquartered in Beijing with branch offices in Shanghai, Shenzhen, Chengdu, Hong Kong and other locations, Tian Yuan Law Firm is highly ranked in capital markets, competition/antitrust, and corporate and M&A. Partner Xiaohui Zhu has extensive experience in corporate law and capital markets, with a particular focus on M&A, restructuring, venture capital, private equity and securities issuances.

Established in 1994, Tiantai Law Firm is one of the earliest established large-scale law firms in China. Tiantai has nearly 2,000 practising lawyers who have graduated from prominent law schools and affiliated colleges and universities and is equipped with a robust backend support team. The services offered by Tiantai cover whole business areas, including litigation and arbitration, intellectual property rights, corporate business, private equity, merger, acquisition and listing, tax, criminal defence, administrative litigation, and bankruptcy reorganisation.

Litigation boutique TianTong Law Firm has 150 staff nationwide, serving clients in civil and commercial dispute resolution. The firm advises on all types of commercial disputes, including litigation, arbitration, contentious bankruptcy and enforcement proceedings, with a focus on banking and finance, construction and engineering, and corporate and M&A disputes.

Tiger Partners generated immediate buzz upon its formation three years ago, and not without justification. The litigation boutique, composed of partners with extensive experience in arbitration institutions and courts at all levels, is well versed in handling complex civil and commercial dispute resolution matters. Partners Yuxuan Liu, Min Xu and Li Wan helm the firm’s dispute practice. 

Established in 2010, Fujian-based Topwe Law Firm is skilled at compliance and administrative law, real estate and construction engineering, commercial dispute resolution, investment and financing, intellectual property, and tax law. Lin Wang and Lijia Guo joined the firm as partners from Fuzhou Kuanda Law Firm and Dentons (Fuzhou), respectively. 

TMT specialist TransAsia Lawyers is ranked ‘Outstanding’ in technology and telecommunications. The firm is known for its long-standing expertise across TMT, data law, entertainment, financing and compliance matters. The firm’s TMT team provides strategic guidance in the creation, acquisition, use and commercial exploitation of technology.

With offices across China, full-service firm V&T Law Firm is especially strong in real estate, construction and infrastructure. The firm has a track record in handling investment, M&A, financing, development and construction matters in various projects for real-estate companies and financial institutions. Some of the key names of the firm’s construction practice are partners Yuanrong Ma, Yang Song, Xiaofeng Zhang and Yiming Zhu.

W&H Law Firm was established in early 1995 by key former members of the China Legal Affairs Center within the Ministry of Justice of the People's Republic of China. The firm is headquartered in Beijing and has successfully opened over 40 branches both domestically and internationally. After nearly 30 years of significant development, W&H Law Firm operates as a full-service legal entity, with a team of professionals specialising in various areas including bankruptcy and restructuring, intellectual property, shipping and maritime, criminal defence, financial services, dispute resolution, real-estate construction engineering, labour and social security, corporate/commercial, special assets law, and family/matrimonial law. Currently, the firm employs more than 4,000 legal practitioners and support staff.

Headquartered in Guangzhou with branch offices in Shanghai, Tianjin, Qingdao, Xiamen, Shenzhen and Beijing, Wang Jing & Co is best known for its expertise in shipping and insurance. The firm is especially active in the areas of marine insurance, towage, offshore engineering and oil platform projects, and cross-border litigations and arbitrations. Managing partners Xiangyong Chen and John Wang are key figures. Chen is a legal expert in maritime practice, whereas Wang’s practice spans shipping, admiralty, banking, insurance and international trading disputes in court, arbitration and mediation proceedings. The firm welcomed Zhihe (Jesse) Ji for international trade in 2023.

Client feedback

“The law firm has a good service attitude, excellent professional quality in maritime and shipping law, and reasonable service fees.” – Insurance

Xinwei Guo

“Xinwei has a good service attitude and excellent professional qualities in maritime and commercial law.”

Guangzhou-based firm Wang Jing & GH Law Firm is consistently referenced among market peers in the capacity of shipping, an area in which the firm has held a particular niche. The firm is also active in the areas of banking and finance, construction, corporate and M&A, dispute resolution and tax. Maritime specialist Wang Jing has handled and instructed nearly a thousand foreign-related cases, many of which have been recognised as classic maritime and admiralty cases in China.

Client feedback

“The law firm is very professional and efficient.” – Construction

“The law firm is very professional and is able to accurately grasp the key issues of the case, collect relevant evidence and propose corresponding response plans and litigation strategies during the case representation process.” – Construction

“The entire legal team is quite professional. They also provide back-end legal support remotely and can basically respond to our needs quickly.” – Real estate

Shan Huang

“Shan and the team of lawyers he leads have served many old village renovation projects in Guangzhou. We feel very confident that they are serving us.”

Jianhui Li

“Jianhui has a solid foundation in legal theory and rich experience in litigation and non-litigation business. He is conscientious and responsible in his work, diligent and dedicated, and can coordinate the operation of the team well, so that each task can be resolved in a timely manner. He can also handle difficult and complex issues well.”

Bing Su

“Bing has a solid foundation in legal theory and rich experience in litigation business. She is conscientious and responsible in her work. She can analyse the legal relationship of the case and make mind maps and mock courts. She coordinates the operation of the team and retrieves a large number of cases and regulations, so that the progress of the case can gain the support of the judge and the overall litigation work can be smoothly resolved.”

Ranked ‘Highly recommended’ in intellectual property, Wanhuida Intellectual Property was formed by two main legal entities: Wanhuida IP Agency and Wanhuida Law Firm. Founding partner Gang Bai is experienced in clients’ prosecuting, enforcement and litigating interests in China. He leads the firm’s practice groups in obtaining landmark decisions, delivering astute, reliable and effective legal solutions. Senior partners Haiyan Ren and Hui Huang co-head the firm’s trademark practice. Ren has a history of handling high-profile cases in relation to trademark registration, litigation and dispute resolution. S Sam Li heads the firm’s patent practice. His practice includes patent litigation, trade secrets and other technology-related matters.

Client feedback

“Wanhuida's positive attributes are reflected in the below aspects:

Expertise in IP laws – the Wanhuida IP team has deep expertise in various aspects of intellectual property, including patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets.

Comprehensive services – the Wanhuida IP team helps us secure IP rights through registrations and defend against infringements and shares strategic advice with us.

Strong analytical skills – the Wanhuida IP team, particularly lawyer Meili Hu, excels in critical reading, writing, and research, essential for draughting robust legal documents and arguments to show the whole picture of brand protection for us.

Litigation and dispute resolution skills – the Wanhuida IP team is skilled in representing clients in IP disputes, both in administrative proceedings and in court. And have very good negotiation skills to avoid costly ways.” – Intellectual property

“Wanhuida is well-known in the area of intellectual property in China for its strong professionalism and rich business experience and provides high-quality services. Wanhuida always puts the interests of clients first and has rich experience in solving difficult cases.” – Intellectual property

“They are really knowledgeable and helpful in developing a strategy to deal with counterfeiters.” – Intellectual property

“The law firm is at my side for all my IP matters. They are extremely knowledgeable about the legislation and practices of the various Chinese courts. They are extremely responsive, and their advice is always sound.” – Intellectual property

Meili Hu

“Meili is outstanding, with a profound understanding of intellectual property law. She is proactive in identifying potential threats to our brand and provides comprehensive advice that includes both legal and business perspectives. Her and her team's analytical skills and tailored solutions make them an invaluable asset to our team.”

Xiaolian Li

“Xiaolian handles the trademark agency work for us. She is highly professional with carefully thought work and timely communication.”

Jason Yao

“Jason has really great communication and strategy; such a pleasure to work with.”

With offices in Shanghai, Beijing, Harbin and Hong Kong, Watson & Band’s intellectual property team offers IP services in the areas of trademark, patent and copyright, including enforcement, litigation and commercial IP-related legal services. Managing partner Jean Yang is based in the firm’s office in Shanghai. She specialises in trademark and copyright applications and litigation concerning anti-counterfeiting. 

Headquartered in Shanghai, Wintell & Co’s industry strengths are in the shipping and insurance sectors. The firm’s shipping practice offers a full range of dispute resolution services ranging from marine casualties and marine insurance issues to financial disputes for clients. Senior partner Mervyn Chen’s practice area spans across corporate compliance and dispute resolution in the insurance and shipping sectors, with a proven track record of advising complex matters for shipowners, insurance companies, shipyards and major airlines. The firm welcomed two senior partners Rui (Ray) Li and Yi Wei in March 2024.

Client feedback

“We are greatly impressed by the legal services of Wintell & Co. and consider the firm one of the greatest law firms in China in the shipping industry, given the comprehensive legal knowledge and strategic problem-solving techniques the firm acquires. Despite the significant degree of complexity and involvement of several counterparties in the legal dispute case, Wintell & Co. demonstrated professionalism by providing innovative solutions and timely legal advice in the face of challenging issues. The firm places our requests and needs as a top priority. They value the long-term business relationship with the company. They are also capable of providing practicable solutions, considering the company’s commercial objectives and business nature.” – Dispute resolution

Mervyn Chen

“We work with Mr. Chen the most at the firm. He is very familiar with the shipping businesses and applicable laws and regulations in the PRC. He also knows very well the latest case precedents, which serve as useful references in handling the company’s legal disputes in the shipping industry. Mr. Chen and the team significantly valued and recognised the importance of the protection of the interests of our company, had sophisticated knowledge of laws and regulations in the PRC, particularly in relation to shipping and port operations, and strived to meet our needs and proactively and promptly responded to the requests of us from time to time.”

Ray Li

“Ray is very responsive and knowledgeable. He is a trusted partner.”

“He is a very experienced finance lawyer and a trusted partner on many of our transactions. The team is very efficient and provides excellent advice.”

Yenlex Partners was established in 2023 by Menghan Zhao, a former partner from Zhonglun W&D Law Firm. Zhao is well versed in corporate and M&A and private equity, and he is often sought after by well-known investment institutions, large companies and startup enterprises. At present, the firm is setting out its development plan to form a cooperative layout in the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei region, the Yangtze River Delta region and the Pearl River Delta region, with the head office in Beijing. The firm welcomed partner Xiujuan Guo for private equity in March 2023.

Yingke Law Firm is ranked as a notable firm on the dispute resolution table. Additionally, the firm’s IP team comprises of attorneys with experience working in the State Intellectual Property Office, the Trademark Office of the State Administration of Industry and Commerce, and the Trademark Review and Adjudication Board.

Founded in 2013, Yingshun Law Firm has been deeply engaged in professional legal services for government agencies, central enterprises, and local state-owned enterprises. After 10 years of development, the firm now has 25 professional lawyers and has set up offices in Dalian and Shanghai. The company focuses on the mixed reform of state-owned enterprises and property rights transactions, corporate governance and compliance operations, capital market investment and mergers and acquisitions, bankruptcy reorganisation and forced liquidation of enterprises, and other fields.

YuandaWinston enjoys a stellar reputation in the government and regulatory space, particularly known for anti-corruption and compliance expertise. Based in Shanghai, the team consistently demonstrates a remarkable track record of acting on complex corporate investigations and shaping internal compliance procedures. It is a go-to firm for various multinational corporations and large Chinese enterprises for high-stake enforcement cases. Apart from regulatory disputes, the firm is also active in general commercial and IP matters. Key figures include John Huang, who is often sought for high-profile investigations work including Foreign Corrupt Practices Act investigations. During the research period, Caidan Cao joined the firm from Gen Law Firm as a partner while James Jiang departed the firm to join a private law firm. 

Yunting Law Firm is a comprehensive law firm focusing on high-end commercial legal services, with clients mainly concentrated in the industry's influential large state-owned enterprises, domestic and foreign listed enterprises, as well as government and public institutions. The firm is especially good at dealing with major civil and commercial litigation and arbitration, corporate compliance business, corporate governance, mergers and acquisitions, investment and financing, real estate construction projects, intellectual property rights, and other fields.

Chinese legal powerhouse Zhong Lun Law Firm is ranked ‘Outstanding’ across various practice areas and industry sectors with its well-established teams in both transactional and contentious practice areas. With its exceptional experience in complex and high-profile restructuring, M&A and various other transactions, it has assisted many hi-tech businesses in their development and expansion. Construction and project development have traditionally been the firm’s core practices, its expertise has also expanded to real estate, infrastructure and PPP, energy, public facilities and industrial manufacturing. Key partners to note from the firm are Shanghai-based partner Anthony Zhao, who specialises in capital markets, private equity, and cross-border investment/M&A, and Beijing-based partner Jihong Wang, whose practice covers corporate governance, safety, environmental protection and financing.

Client feedback

“Zhong Lun is professional and efficient.” – Banking and finance

“The service quality is high, the professionalism is strong, the feedback is fast, and the teamwork is pleasant.” – Corporate and M&A

“Comprehensive legal service capabilities and strong professional expertise.” – Corporate and M&A

“Zhong Lun is professional, patient, and thorough.” – Corporate and M&A

“The law firm has comprehensive legal service capabilities, professional expertise, timely response.” – Corporate and M&A

“They are professional, responsive, and good at handling complex cases.” – Dispute resolution

“The firm’s brilliance lies in its revolutionary legal architecture – particularly the ‘triple-tiered litigation strategy’ that segmented liability claims and collateral enforcement across jurisdictions. Their 24/7 responsiveness, surgical precision in asset tracing, and innovative "priority seizure + secondary asset swap" mechanism overcame paralysing jurisdiction barriers. Zhong Lun’s ability to transform legally ambiguous crises into precedent-setting victories reflects world-class strategic foresight and flawless execution.” – Dispute resolution

“The firm’s multi-jurisdictional asset-tracing matrix – integrating Chinese Civil Code, Cayman interim relief, and Taiwan corporate law – is a quantum leap in global dispute strategy. Zhong Lun’s forensic dissection of financial commingling evidence to establish shareholder liability demonstrates peerless analytical rigour. Their navigation of three legal systems to enforce mainland arbitration awards redefines cross-border recovery possibilities.” – Dispute resolution

“The firm’s financial-engineering acumen – decoding CMBS documentation to isolate enforcement triggers – combined with ruthless procedural efficiency sets unprecedented standards. Zhong Lun’s preemptive preservation of prime commercial properties and equity interests transformed a structurally convoluted case into a recoverable position before substantive hearings commenced.” – Dispute resolution

“Their ‘objection anticipation + rapid rebuttal’ model – demolishing specious pledge disputes and liquidity claims – sets new litigation-defence standards. The firm’s capacity to convert enforcement minefields into recoverable victories reflects world-class technical innovation.” – Dispute resolution

“The firm’s holistic crisis management – simultaneously navigating litigation, bankruptcy, and government relations.” – Dispute resolution

“The firm’s mastery of conversion-trigger jurisprudence – constructing irrefutable capital flow chronologies and interest-calculation models – convinced trial committees through sheer logical force. Zhong Lun’s innovative ‘pledge resuscitation’ tactic transformed legally void securities into executable assets, showcasing creative brilliance within rigid frameworks.” – Dispute resolution

“Their mastery of procedural choreography – freezing assets across jurisdictions while negotiating with local governments and SASAC – showcased transcendent skill. Zhong Lun’s threat-to-liquidate tactic, paired with formal misconduct reporting to the State Council’s ‘Internet+ Supervision’ platform, exemplifies fearless advocacy. The firm’s ability to align judicial, governmental, and commercial interests in politically charged environments is nothing short of revolutionary.” – Dispute resolution

“The firm's forensic financial analytics and multi-jurisdictional court diplomacy are peerless.” – Dispute resolution

"The firm's pre-arbitration planning is thorough and comprehensive, providing thoughtful and timely advice. During the submission, filing, and delivery of arbitration applications, the firm maintains a strong goal-orientated and problem-solving approach, promptly and effectively resolving any issues encountered. They demonstrate both professionalism and flexibility. Their experience in the arbitration courtroom and their professionalism in post-arbitration work are highly focused, with strong commercial awareness. They demonstrate a strong sense of service throughout the entire process, providing in-depth communication with clients and timely and collaborative work." – Dispute resolution

“The lawyers of Zhong Lun Law Firm have outstanding legal professional capabilities and rich experience in handling momentous, difficult, and complex litigation and arbitration cases. They are good at using litigation and non-litigation thinking to resolve dispute cases, possess strong commercial awareness and comprehensive capabilities to solve dispute issues, and their service quality and efficiency are satisfactory and reassuring.” – Energy

“The law firm is very professional and serious.” – Insurance

Xingshan Cai

“Xingshan’s ‘Strategic Case Coverage’ model – reviving key cases to unlock asset disposal while initiating restructuring – demonstrates genius-level problem-solving. Zhong Lun’s 30% faster asset liquidation timelines and 20% reduction in judicial resource consumption reveal operational excellence that redefines industry benchmarks.”

“Xingshan’s 360° crisis management is unmatched. Her visionary approach to extra-contractual liability sets a new benchmark for global dispute resolution.”

“Xingshan​​ deconstructed China’s first southwest CMBS structure within ​​72 hours​​, enabling surgical asset preservation that immobilised debtor resources.”

"Xingshan executed our enforcement against diversified assets, achieving recovery while defeating debtor obstruction tactics. She has innovative asset-categorisation models, judicial persuasion skills, and seamless cross-agency coordination."

“Xingshan designed ​​court-adopted ‘segmented disposal protocols’​​ for distressed real estate, balancing creditor recovery with social stability imperatives.”

​​“Xingshan​​ architected an ​​irrefutable evidence chronology​​ that defeated statute of limitations challenges. Their innovative ​​‘pledge resuscitation strategy’​​ transformed defectively seized equity into executable assets – a landmark solution for conversion-timing ambiguities.”

“Facing judicial resistance, ​​Xingshan executed a ​​‘procedural pressure trifecta’​​: freezing assets via Shanghai courts within ​​48 hours​​, forcing Gulin Court collaboration through State Council oversight petitions, and threatening strategic bankruptcy liquidation. Their manoeuvres are redefining cross-provincial recovery playbooks.”

Hairong Li

“She is professional and dedicated, with highly comprehensive business capabilities. She can quickly understand clients' needs and propose professional and feasible solutions. My collaboration with her has been very smooth.”

Xiangwen Liu

“Xiangwen is quick-witted and eloquent, with strong professional capabilities. He is adept at using legal and comprehensive approaches to solve problems and has rich experience in case planning and demonstration, operational implementation, communication and negotiation, etc. The practitioner is familiar with the work models of state-owned enterprises and can provide not only professional legal services but also services with high commercial added value.”

Yibo Wang

“Yibo is professional and efficient.”

Kun Wu

“Kun was patient and thorough during the initial consultation, and Kun’s explanation and discussion of the proposal cut straight to the heart of the matter. Kun was thorough in the arbitration proposal design phase and provided timely and effective documentation to support the client's internal and external reporting requirements. Kun is extremely goal oriented and problem-solving oriented, quickly considering solutions and offering clients multiple options. Kun is highly professional throughout the arbitration hearing, during the defence, and after the hearing. Kun excelled at grasping key points and adapting flexibly to the actual business situation. Kun provided thorough communication throughout the entire service, understanding and resolving issues from the client's business perspective.”

Zhong Yin Law Firm has extensive experience in bankruptcy reorganisation and liquidation. It is particularly skilled at handling dissolution and liquidation, bankruptcy liquidation, reorganisation, reconciliation, enterprise restructuring, debt restructuring and resettlement of employees of state-owned enterprises and relevant legal business. Partner Xinjian Yuan is the director of the firm’s bankruptcy department. Other key partners include Zhenyu Liu, Zetao Wu and Penghe Yan.

Founded in 1992 and headquartered in Beijing, Zhonglun W&D Law Firm is best known for its expertise in construction, insurance and real estate. The firm works closely with real-estate companies, agencies and authorities to provide high quality and efficient legal services. Some key partners to note are founding partner Wen Chen and senior partners Zhengming Li, Dengkai (Kevin) Zhu, Lei Tian, Haijun Zhang and Yuqin Xia.

Founded in 2001 and headquartered in Beijing, Zhongwen is a large law firm providing comprehensive legal services. With more than 400 practising lawyers, Zhongwen Law Firm has a deep understanding of the industry characteristics, including in finance, investment, trade, and so on. Moreover, it has been enjoying the leading position in the domestic legal services in areas including the restructuring of financial institutions, syndicated loans, asset securitisation, stock issuance and listing, foreign investment, anti-unfair competition, maritime commerce, taxation, litigation and arbitration, real estate, labour, intellectual property, and so on.

Founded in 1998, ZY Partners has gained recognition as a prominent firm specialising in intellectual property as well as related fields including antitrust, fair competition, employment law, standards, investment, product liability, and administrative law. Xiaohong Li and Yanling Zheng are two key partners for intellectual property in the firm.