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China Business Law Awards 2026
Market and clients alike bear witness: which Chinese and international law firms have truly stood out?
The A-List 2025-26: Rising Stars
China Business Law Journal has identified this year’s future leaders in the legal market after an extensive market survey and independent research
The A-List 2025-26: Growth Drivers
Growth Drivers: We highlight leading Chinese and international lawyers who excel across legal and business sectors
China In-House Impact Award 2025
When it comes to value contribution, there is more about an in-house counsel’s role than meets the eye
China Business Law Awards (Regional Awards) 2025
China Business Law Journal identifies the leading “branch office” and “homegrown” law firms across different regions.
China Business Law Awards 2025
Which Chinese and international law firms have earned client trust through exceptional expertise?
Next-gen alliances
General counsel talk about evolving relationships with law firms and how to identify the best options
The A-List 2024-25: Rising Stars
When helping clients navigate a complex legal landscape, young elite lawyers have brought fresh ideas and innovative approaches to the table
The A-List 2024-25: Growth Drivers
China Business Law Journal highlights Chinese and international lawyers who drove key market-shaping deals and projects this year
China Outbound Deals Award 2024
Delve into the heavyweight outbound deals involving Chinese companies in Latin America
China In-House Impact Award 2024
When it comes to value contribution, there is more about an in-house counsel’s role than meets the eye
China Business Law Awards (Regional Awards) 2024
China Business Law Journal identifies the leading “branch office” and “homegrown” law firms across different regions.
Indian office rejects US scientist’s AI copyright application
The Copyright Office of India rejects Amercian scientist Stephen Thaler’s copyright application for artificial intelligence (AI) author’s work
Japan’s ITOCHU invests USD1.9bn in Aviation Capital Group
ITOCHU Corporation invests USD1.9 billion in aircraft lessor Aviation Capital Group
Kangda, AllBright act on Luoyang Bearing’s RMB2bn ChiNext IPO
Chinese bearing manufacturer Luoyang Bearing Group debuts on the SZSE ChiNext board on 9 September, raising around RMB1.97 billion (USD293.5 million).
Navigating cross-border financial data compliance and overseas regulatory conflicts
One foot in Chinese data protection law, the other in foreign discovery requests. Banks need a strategy that doesn’t sacrifice either – here’s how to start
ACCRALAW drives SMFL’s 30% purchase of Philippines’ RLFC
ACCRALAW advises Sumitomo Mitsui Finance and Leasing’s acquisition of a 30% stake in RCBC Leasing and Finance Corporation
Where equitable subordination applies to shareholder loans
When shareholder loans mask undercapitalisation, Chinese courts apply equitable subordination in bankruptcy to protect ordinary creditors from severe abuse
