2 Asian Legal Business | November 2024 From the editor 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) 10 6627 1360 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) 6973 8914 jonathan.yap@thomsonreuters.com Romulus Tham Southeast Asia (65) 6973 8248 romulus.tham@thomsonreuters.com Simon Wan Hong Kong SAR, China (852) 3462 7730 simon.wan@thomsonsreuters.com Big law, big impact 大律所，大影响力 In an era of unprecedented global uncertainty, the legal landscape in China is evolving rapidly. This month’s cover story, showcasing China’s 30 largest law firms, highlights a critical trend in the industry: The growing importance of size and scale. As geopolitical tensions rise and economic challenges persist, clients are seeking legal partners with the breadth and depth to navigate complex, multifaceted issues. Moreover, the scale of these firms allows them to invest in cutting-edge technology and talent, ensuring they remain at the forefront of legal innovation. This adaptability is crucial in an environment where regulatory frameworks and business practices are in constant flux. However, size alone is not a guarantee of success. The most effective large firms combine their scale with agility, maintaining the responsiveness and personalized service that clients value. As we explore China’s legal giants, we’ll examine how they balance these factors to thrive in uncertain times. This issue also features the ALB Guide to the Greater Bay Area 2025, which features leading legal experts from both mainland China and Hong Kong. As the Greater Bay Area continues to grow in economic significance, understanding its legal landscape becomes increasingly crucial, and this guide aims to provide invaluable perspectives. 本月封面故事聚焦中国30家最大律所， 突出了行业中的一个关键趋势：规模和 体量的重要性日益凸显。 随着地缘政治紧张局势加剧和经济 挑战持续，客户正在寻求具备广度与深 度的法律合作伙伴，以应对复杂、多层面 的问题。此外，这些大型律所的规模使其 能够投资于尖端技术和顶尖人才，确保它 们始终站在法律创新的前沿。 然而，仅有规模并不能保证成功。最 具成效的大型律所往往能够结合其规模 优势和灵活性，保持客户所重视的快速 响应能力和个性化服务。在探索中国法 律巨擘的过程中，我们将深入分析这些 律所如何平衡诸般因素，在不确定的时 代中蓬勃发展。 此外，本期还特别推出了ALB粤港澳 大湾区法律指南2025，涵盖来自中国大 陆和香港特区的顶级法律专家。随着大 湾区在经济中的重要性不断上升，了解 其法律格局变得愈发重要，而这份指南 旨在提供宝贵洞察与观点。 Ranajit Dam Managing Editor, Asian Legal Business, Thomson Reuters 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 SAR, China / T (852) 3762 3269 www.thomsonreuters.com
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