12 Asian Legal Business | February 2025 increasing trade barriers, stricter local regulations, and complex intellectual property protection issues. Cultural differences across jurisdictions have also created unprecedented challenges for Chinese businesses expanding overseas. These companies increasingly need legal expertise to manage risks and optimize their global presence. As a result, lawyers have evolved beyond their traditional roles to become key facilitators of globalization. ALB is excited to introduce its first-ever ranking of China’s Top 15 Overseas Investment Lawyers for 2025. This list recognizes Chinese lawyers who have excelled in helping companies expand globally, based on their achievements, significant projects over the past year, client feedback, and ability to handle crossborder matters. The recognized lawyers are predominantly from Beijing and Shanghai, with many having international practice experience. Several of these award-winning attorneys, each with over a decade of experience, As China’s Belt and Road Initiative enters its second decade and the country furthers its strategy of integrating domestic and international markets, China continues to emerge as a crucial global market. Chinese companies are now taking a more sophisticated approach to reshape the international business landscape. Given the significant shifts in global economic structures expected in 2024 and 2025, overseas expansion has become essential rather than optional for Chinese businesses. According to official data, China’s outbound nonfinancial direct investment grew by 10.5 percent to reach $143.85 billion in 2024, showing consistent growth. Total import and export value reached a record high of 43.85 trillion yuan ($6 trillion), representing a 5% year-over-year increase. The expansion has been particularly notable in sectors like new energy and smart manufacturing. However, Chinese companies face mounting challenges in the international arena, including 2025 ALB China Top 15 Overseas Investment Lawyers 十五佳出海业务律师 As Chinese companies expand internationally, leading lawyers are going beyond traditional risk management to create broader value, developing comprehensive service frameworks that encompass international commercial law, cross-border investment, data compliance, and other crucial areas. In its inaugural “Top 15 Overseas Investment Lawyers” ranking, ALB showcases these pioneering legal professionals who uniquely combine global perspective with deep local expertise. 在当下可谓“波澜壮阔”的中国企业出海征途中，卓越的律师群体扮演着风险预警者与价值创 造者的双重角色，构建了横跨国际商法、跨境投资、数据合规等领域的业务体系。ALB首次推出 “十五佳出海业务律师”榜单，聚焦这些兼具国际视野与本土智慧的行业先锋。 Ranking by Asian Legal Business, text by Victor Wu 排名：《亚洲法律杂志》，作者：吴嘉林 Cover Story
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