Guantao Earns Fourteen Nominations in the “ALB China Regional Law Awards 2025: East China”
On July 17, 2025, Asian Legal Business (ALB), a legal media outlet under Thomson Reuters, officially announced the shortlist for the “ALB China Regional Law Awards 2025: East China.” Guantao Law Firm earned fourteen nominations, reflecting its strong professional capabilities, outstanding market performance, and excellent client recognition in the East China regional legal market.

Deal Categories:
Energy & Resources Deal of the Year: East China
SDIC Akesai Hybrid Solar Energy Project
Leading Partners: Wei Jiang, Hang Zhou
Suzhou Qianyingzi Power Plant Expansion Initiative
Leading Partners: Wei Jiang, Hang Zhou
M&A Deal of the Year: East China
Capital Investment Partnership Between COSCO Shipping Holdings and Shanghai Port Group in SAIC Anji Logistics
Leading Partners: Hongli Zou, Weihua Bao
Law Firm Categories:
Banking & Finance Law Firm of the Year: East China
Capital Markets Law Firm of the Year: East China
Dispute Resolution Law Firm of the Year: East China
Maritime Law Firm of the Year: East China
New Infrastructure Law Firm of the Year: East China
Overseas Practice Law Firm of the Year: East China
Real Estate & Construction Law Firm of the Year: East China
Wealth Management Law Firm of the Year: East China
East China Law Firm of the Year
Individual Categories:
Managing Partner of the Year: East China

Xinghui Liu
Woman Lawyer of the Year: East China

Hongli Zou
The ALB China Regional Law Awards 2025: East China aim to recognize leading law firms, outstanding in-house legal teams, distinguished legal professionals, and notable transactions over the past year. The awards are designed to encourage legal teams and practitioners to continue achieving excellence within their respective fields.