On January 12, 2026, after collecting a wide range of market feedback, China Business Law Journal announced the China practice edition of The A-List 2025-26: Growth Drivers, which includes 280 lawyers practicing PRC law and 100 lawyers practicing in foreign law firms or overseas. 17 Han Kun Lawyers were selected for their outstanding contributions to Chinese legal practice.
17 Lawyers were selected (in alphabetical order by surname):
Xiaoming Deng: Dispute resolution (Domestic)
Shiwen (Stephen) Dong: Real estate & REIT
Vivian He: Intellectual property, Media, entertainment & sports
Weiheng Jia: Anti-bribery & anti-corruption
Tao Lan: Energy & natural resources
Jing Liu: Dispute resolution (Domestic)
Yunge (Paula) Liu: Mergers & acquisitions
Zhuo (Adrian) Lv: Private equity & venture capital
Qing (Nick) Shu: Mergers & acquisitions
Haining Song: Intellectual property, Media, entertainment & sports
Wei (Vincent) Sun: Dispute resolution (Cross-border)
Yan Wang: Intellectual property, Competition & antitrust
Gloria Xu: Mergers & acquisitions
Jian Zhang: Intellectual property
Yao Zhang: Restructuring & insolvency
Yaxing Zhang: Dispute resolution (Cross-border)
Min Zhu: Healthcare, pharma & life sciences
China Business Law Journal's The A-List 2025-26: Growth Drivers recognizes the key players in law firms ‒ It is worth noting that the editorial and research teams have further refined the Growth Drivers awards, highlighting the most respected and frequently recommended elite talent across a range of practice areas and industries. These lawyers bring not only profound legal expertise and hands-on experience, but also specialized industry knowledge and a thorough understanding of corporate and commercial realities. They stand out for their strategic thinking, communication skills, and dedication to client success. With proven track records in major transactions and complex disputes, they have earned the trust of their clients and the respect of the broader market.
The final list is the aggregate result of market nominations, candidates' own submitted supporting information and independent research conducted by the editorial team.