ALB AUGUST 2024 (CHINA EDITION)

2 ASIAN LEGAL BUSINESS CHINA • 亚洲法律杂志-中国版 AUGUST 2024 RANAJIT DAM, Managing Editor, Asian Legal Business, Thomson Reuters HEAD OF LEGAL MEDIA BUSINESS, ASIA & EMERGING MARKETS Amantha Chia 谢京庭 amantha.chia@thomsonreuters.com MANAGING EDITOR Ranajit Dam 邓文杰 ranajit.dam@thomsonreuters.com CHINA EDITOR Hu Yangxiaoxiao 胡阳潇潇 yangxiaoxiao.hu@thomsonreuters.com SOCIAL MEDIA SPECIALIST Victor Wu 吴嘉林 victor.wu@thomsonreuters.com EDITORIAL ASSOCIATE Charlie Wu 吴卓言 charlie.wu@thomsonreuters.com SENIOR CONTENT MANAGER Wang Jin 王瑾 jin.wang@thomsonreuters.com CHINA RESEARCH Bian Jie 边洁 jie.bian@thomsonreuters.com SENIOR DESIGNER John Agra john.agra@thomsonreuters.com TRAFFIC/CIRCULATION MANAGER Rozidah Jambari rozidah.jambari@thomsonreuters.com PUBLISHING COORDINATOR Tracy Yang 杨紫薇 tracy.yang@thomsonreuters.com SALES MANAGERS Yvonne Cheung 张裕裕 China Key Accounts (852) 2847 2003 yvonne.cheung@thomsonreuters.com Steven Zhao 赵树群 China Key Accounts (86) 010 5669 2021 s.zhao@thomsonreuters.com Steffi Yang 杨绮繁 South and West China (86) 010 5669 2041 qifan.yang@thomsonreuters.com Hiroshi Kaneko Japan, Korea (81) 3 4520 1192 hiroshi.kaneko@thomsonreuters.com Jonathan Yap Indonesia, Singapore (65) 9832 8945 jonathan.yap@thomsonreuters.com Krupa Dalal India, Middle East, Singapore (91) 22 6189 7087 krupa.dalal@thomsonreuters.com Romulus Tham Southeast Asia (65) 6870 3035 romulus.tham@thomsonreuters.com Simon Wan Hong Kong (852) 3462 7730 simon.wan@thomsonsreuters.com In this issue, we are proud to present the 2024 ALB China Fastest Growing Firms ranking, showcasing the remarkable growth and innovation within China’s legal industry. After months of meticulous research, we have identified 15 firms that have demonstrated exceptional expansion and development over the past year. What stands out in this year’s ranking is the diversity of growth strategies employed by these firms. From aggressive mergers and team acquisitions to innovative talent cultivation programs and strategic regional expansions, each firm has carved its own unique path to success. Particularly noteworthy is the influx of new entrants, with over half of the ranked firms appearing on the list for the first time. This highlights the dynamic nature of China’s legal market and the continuous emergence of new players ready to challenge the status quo. As we delve into the stories behind these fast-growing firms, we uncover valuable insights into the challenges and opportunities facing the legal industry today. From navigating market competition to embracing technological advancements, these firms offer a glimpse into the future of legal practice in China. 本期杂志中,我们很骄傲地向您呈现2024 ALB China十五佳成长律所榜 单,展示中国法律行业的卓越成长和持续创新。经过数月的缜密调研,ALB评选 出了在过去一年中展现出非凡发展实力的15家律所。 今年,上榜律所采取的多样化成长策略特别值得关注。从大胆的律所合并和 团队吸纳,到创新的人才培养计划和战略性的地区扩张,每一家律所都开辟了自 己独特的成功之路。此外,上榜律所中,超过一半首次出现在该榜单中,这突显了 中国法律市场的活力,以及不断涌现的、准备挑战现状的新参与者。 通过深入探究快速成长律所背后的故事,我们也了解了法律行业今天面 临的挑战和机遇。从应对市场竞争到拥抱技术进步,这些律所帮助我们一窥中 国法律实践的未来。 CHARTING NEW HEIGHTS 开启新高度 Asian Legal Business is available by subscription. Please visit www.legalbusinessonline.com for details. Asian Legal Business has an audited average circulation of 11,402 as of 30 September 2016.Copyright is reserved throughout. No part of this publication can be reproduced in whole or part without the express permission of the editor. Contributions are invited, but copies of work should be kept, as Asian Legal Business can accept no responsibility for loss. MCI (P) 004/02/2024 ISSN 0219 – 6875 KDN PPS 1867/10/2015(025605) Thomson Reuters Alice @ Mediapolis, 29 Media Circle, #09-05, Singapore 138565 / T (65) 6775 5088 10/F, Cityplaza 3, Taikoo Shing, Hong Kong / T (852) 3762 3269 www.thomsonreuters.com

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