On 12 January, the internationally renowned legal publication China Business Law Journal officially published its The A-List: Elite Lawyers 2025-26 (China) rankings. The list is designed to identify the most market-acclaimed Chinese commercial lawyers and lawyers at foreign-invested law firms, recognising their outstanding performance and contributions over the past year.

In recognition of their exceptional professional capabilities, extensive industry experience, and high market recognition, Liu He Managing Partner Meng Derong was named an Elite Lawyer in the field of domestic dispute resolution, and Managing Partner Shen Jiaying was named an Elite Lawyer in the field of mergers and acquisitions. Managing Partner Shen Jiaying had previously also been named a Rising Star in the China Business Law Journal The A-List: Elite Lawyers 2024 rankings.