10 ASIAN LEGAL BUSINESS CHINA • 亚洲法律杂志-中国版 MAY 2024 COVER STORY ALB continues to highlight firms with outstanding achievements in South China, specifically in the Guangdong, Guangxi, Fujian, and Hainan provinces, as well as the young lawyers there who are shaping the future of the profession. Additionally, this year’s list introduces a new ‘Client Choice’ ranking to showcase lawyers in South China who have, beyond their professional competence, endeared themselves to clients through their high level of service. of market development in areas such as capital markets. Sun Lin, the executive director of the Shenzhen office, conveys that in the past two years, “our focus has remained on core practices like securities issuance, mergers and acquisitions, and investment financing, while also playing the critical role of gatekeeper in China’s capital markets. As the market shifts toward tighter regulation, our firm has faced unprecedented challenges in balancing these responsibilities and sustaining growth.” To adapt, the Shenzhen office has recalibrated its business strategy to the evolving market conditions. Measures RANKING BY ASIAN LEGAL BUSINESS, TEXT BY HU YANGXIAOXIAO 排名：《亚洲法律杂志》，作者：胡阳潇潇 今年，ALB继续关注于华南地区，即广东、广西、福建、海南市场上成绩卓越的律师事务所、引领未来发展方 向的青年律师才俊。同时，今年的榜单新增“客户首选律师”排名，呈现在专业能力之外，以贴心服务获得客 户青睐的华南律师。 C M Y CM MY CY CMY K ALB has reached out to several of the top-performing firms to discuss their experiences over the past year, delving into the challenges they have encountered in the South China market, their strategic responses, and their plans for future growth in this economically vibrant area. YEAR OF CHALLENGES The concept of “challenge” is undeniably central to the ongoing evolution of South China’s legal services market, a reality keenly experienced by the firms featured in the rankings. Grandway Law Offices, with its sole branch in Shenzhen, is at the forefront Leveraging the dual growth engines of the Guangdong-Hong KongMacao Greater Bay Area and the Hainan Free Trade Port, South China has continued to play a crucial role in driving China’s economic and social progress over the past year. This momentum has significantly strengthened the region’s market for legal services. In reflection of these trends, this year’s ALB China South China rankings have expanded. The list now includes 35 firms, with the number of emerging lawyers reaching 30, and the recently introduced Client Choice ranking highlighting 15 distinguished lawyers.
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