On April 22, 2025, renowned legal rating agency LEGALBAND released its annual rankings for "Top Ranked Law Firms" and "Top Ranked Lawyers" in China. Kingland Partners was honored with a place in three business areas and three of its partners were recognized for their outstanding professional expertise and excellent client reputation. This recognition is another testament to Kingland Partners’ exceptional market performance and high-quality legal services.

 

Ranked Areas in the China Top Law Firms List:

Corporate Mergers & Acquisitions – Rising Law Firm
Healthcare & Life Sciences – Rising Law Firm
Private Equity & Venture Capital – Rising Law Firm

 

Ranked Lawyers in the China Top Lawyers List:

Lin Huawei, Founding Partner of Kingland Partners

Private Equity & Venture Capital – First Tier

 

Li Zhibin, Founding Partner of Kingland Partners

Corporate Mergers & Acquisitions – Special Recommendation

 

Mao Xueliang, Founding Partner of Kingland Partners

Private Equity & Venture Capital – Rising Star

 

LEGALBAND is a professional legal rating agency under Accurate Media, an international legal media company. The annual client guide is the result of months of meticulous research conducted by LEGALBAND’s China-based research team, who thoroughly reviewed the submission materials from law firms and lawyers. The team also conducted in-depth surveys with clients and legal peers via methods including but not limited to phone calls and emails, while also leveraging their long-term observations and insights into the Chinese legal market to select the final rankings.