Watson & Band is proud to announce its continued recognition in the Chambers Greater China Region 2026 Guide

Released on January 15, 2026, by the world’s premier legal ranking agency, the guide lists Watson & Band for the 13th consecutive year, highlighting the firm's enduring legacy of excellence.

Firm-Wide Excellence across Five Key Pillars

This year, Watson & Band achieved rankings in five core practice areas, demonstrating comprehensive strength in both commercial law and specialized intellectual property sectors:

            ■     Corporate/Commercial: Shanghai

            ■     Intellectual Property: Litigation

            ■     Intellectual Property: Non-litigation

            ■     TMT: Data Protection & Privacy

            ■     TMT: Media & Entertainment

Individual Accolades: Leaders and New Entrants

Beyond firm-wide accolades, four Watson & Band professionals were recognized individually for their market leadership. This year’s list features established authorities maintaining their top-tier status, as well as new partners making their debut.

• Zhu Xiaosu (Vice Chair, Watson & Band Law Offices) retained his dual rankings in Restructuring/Insolvency and TMT: Media & Entertainment, solidifying his reputation as a versatile strategic advisor.

• Tang Guohua (Deputy General Manager, Watson & Band Intellectual Property Agency Ltd) was ranked for the fourth consecutive year in Intellectual Property: Non-litigation, achieving a higher tier placement due to outstanding client feedback.

• Zhang Liming (Deputy General Manager, Watson & Band Intellectual Property Agency Ltd) makes his debut in the rankings for Intellectual Property: Non-litigation.

• Liu Yizhou (Secretary General, Watson & Band Law Offices) makes his debut in the rankings for Intellectual Property: Litigation.

A Trajectory of Growth

In recent years, Watson & Band has not only maintained its leadership in traditional strongholds but has also steadily broadened the scope of its ranked practice areas. The continuous expansion of our roster of ranked lawyers underscores the firm's deep talent reserve and its capacity to deliver comprehensive legal solutions in an increasingly complex commercial environment.

About the Guide

The Chambers Greater China Region Guide is widely regarded as the gold standard for the legal industry. Rankings are based on rigorous independent research, including thousands of interviews with clients and in-house counsel, to identify firms that demonstrate technical legal ability, client service, and commercial astuteness.