36 Asian Legal Business | October 2024 2024 ALB China Top 15 Female Lawyers 2024 ALB China Top 15 Female Lawyers 十五佳女律师 Strength with grace, professionalism with resilience. This year’s list celebrates outstanding women in the legal industry who have earned recognition from clients and the market alike for their impressive contributions. Some of the honorees have shared insights into their legal careers, personal growth, memorable professional experiences, and advice for young female lawyers. Ranking by Asian Legal Business, text by Charlie Wu 温柔却不失力量，专业且兼具坚韧。今年上榜榜单的杰出女性律师们因其在法律服务行业的精彩 表现获得了客户与市场的认可。部分上榜者向我们讲述了自己的法律生涯、成长路径、印象深刻 的执业经历，以及对年轻女性律师的建议。 排名：《亚洲法律杂志》，作者：吴卓言 earning praise from financial creditors and government bodies for her professionalism, fairness, and efficiency. Liu Siyuan – One of the youngest partners at Jingtian & Gongcheng, Liu has 13 years of experience in securities compliance and investor litigation. She has seized opportunities amid increased securities regulation. “The last decade of China Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC) enforcement has paralleled my legal growth,” she tells ALB. During this time, she has protected the rights of listed companies and entrepreneurs and contributed to enforcement and judicial acceptance through case-specific advocacy. She also promotes legal awareness and helps regulated entities strengthen compliance, supporting a healthy capital market. Since joining Jingtian & Gongcheng in 2017, Liu has successfully handled major cases such as Citic Securities’ CIDO case, the Kangde Xin financial fraud case, and the Leshi Internet Information false statement case, making a notable impact on securities compliance. “As one of China’s first securities compliance lawyers and a representative of the new generation, my career aligns with the market’s growth. Since the first shareholder class action, China’s securities compliance market has advanced, though the legislation still needs improvement. Following the 2015 market volatility, the CSRC has tightened penalties, targeting disclosure violations, insider trading, and market manipulation,” she notes. Gloria Xu – A partner at Han Kun Law Offices for 20 years, Xu has grown with the firm as a new-generation leader. She views the legal profession as challenging and dynamic, driving In China, the number of female lawyers continues to grow, not only in major cities but also in second- and third-tier cities, highlighting the balanced development of the legal services market. Female lawyers consistently deepen their expertise in their respective fields, gaining lasting recognition for their outstanding performance and professionalism. At the same time, women are increasingly rising to leadership roles within law firms, with more female lawyers taking on key management positions. Distinguished achievements Lian Jing – A partner at JunHe, Lian has 24 years of experience and is a rare talent in bankruptcy restructuring, M&A, and the energy and infrastructure sectors. She provides clients with comprehensive legal support across various projects. “Before JunHe, I worked for an overseas subsidiary of China National Petroleum Corporation and later at a foreign law firm, focusing on energy. After joining JunHe, I expanded into bankruptcy law, aiming to become a versatile lawyer. My project management and investment experience, along with my industry insights, helped me quickly adapt to bankruptcy case management and offer additional resources.” As an arbitrator for the South China International Economic and Trade Arbitration Commission (Shenzhen Court of International Arbitration) for many years, Lian has presided over complex commercial disputes and developed a deep understanding of arbitration. Recently, she has excelled in handling intricate bankruptcy cases involving multiple stakeholders,
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