Watson & Band is pleased to announce that it has been named a finalist in two major categories for the "2025 ALB China Regional Law Awards: East China."

The shortlist, released on July 17, 2025, by Asian Legal Business (ALB), highlights the firm's continued dominance in its core practice areas within China's most economically dynamic region. Watson & Band has been nominated for:

• Intellectual Property Law Firm of the Year: East China – Local

• Wealth Management Law Firm of the Year: East China – Local

• A Highly Competitive Field

The ALB China Regional Law Awards are among the most prestigious industry recognitions, covering the "East China" economic hub (Shanghai, Shandong, Jiangsu, Anhui, Zhejiang, and Jiangxi).

This year’s competition was unprecedented, attracting over 1,000 nominations from more than 120 law firms and corporate legal teams. Securing a spot on this shortlist validates Watson & Band’s reputation for excellence and its ability to stand out in a crowded market of top-tier competitors.

• Dual Strength in Innovation and Capital

These nominations underscore Watson & Band’s unique dual-track expertise. The firm is recognized not only for protecting technical innovation through its Tier-1 Intellectual Property practice but also for preserving private capital through its sophisticated Wealth Management services.

Watson & Band remains committed to a client-centric approach, delivering the strategic legal solutions necessary to navigate the complex commercial landscape of East China and beyond.