Press release

Gide lawyers recognized amongst leading lawyers in Chinese legal market

Our China teams have once again distinguished themselves as being amongst the leading players in business law, with three of our lawyers being recognized as such in the 2025-2026 edition of the China Business Law Journal – The A-List.

In this year’s edition, special praise goes to:

  • Fan Jiannian, partner
    Recognized in the Visionaries category for his strategic vision and influence on the business law market in China
  • Guo Min, partner
    Recognized in the Growth Drivers – Taxation category for her expertise in taxation and her assistance in structuring growth strategies
  • Chen Xi, counsel
    Recognized in the Growth Drivers – Construction & Infrastructure and Growth Drivers – Energy & Natural Resources categories for his involvement in complex and strategic projects in these key sectors.

These distinctions confirm the strength of our teams’ positioning in China and their ability to support high-stakes transactions in a demanding legal and regulatory environment.

Every year, with its A-List rankings, the China Business Law Journal identifies the most recommended lawyers in the Chinese legal market. It is based on an in-depth survey of clients, peers and market players, as well as an analysis of practices and major cases. These rankings highlight the most influential profiles in business law in China.