On January 12, 2026, China Business Law Journal (CBLJ) officially released its prestigious "The A-List 2025-26: Growth Drivers" rankings. Leveraging their exceptional professional expertise and high level of market recognition, seven Llinks partners—Mr. Desmond An, Mr. Yi Wang, Mr. Colin Shi, Mr. Alex Huang, Ms. Candice Du, Ms. Amy Ren, and Ms. Chris Xia—have been honored on this year's list.
Desmond An
Practice Areas: Asset Management, Establishment & M&A of Financial Institutions
Recognized Field: Asset Management
Yi Wang
Practice Areas: Insurance, Asset Management, Private Equity, Infrastructure and Real Estate Investment
Recognized Fields: Asset Management, Insurance & Reinsurance
Colin Shi
Practice Areas: PE/VC, Fund Formation and Establishment, M&A, Corporate and Foreign Direct Investment (FDI)
Recognized Field: Private Equity & Venture Capital
Alex Huang
Practice Areas: Dispute Resolution
Recognized Field: Dispute Resolution (Domestic)
Candice Du
Practice Areas: Corporate and Commercial, PE/VC, Cross-border Investment and Financing
Recognized Field: Private Equity & Venture Capital
Amy Ren
Practice Areas: Restructuring & Insolvency
Recognized Field: Restructuring & Insolvency
Chris Xia
Practice Areas: Capital Markets/Corporate Finance, M&A, PE/VC
Recognized Field: Capital Markets
"The A-List" series aims to identify the most sought-after lawyers in the Chinese commercial legal market, including both domestic and international firm practitioners, to recognize their outstanding performance and contributions over the past year. The "Growth Drivers" category specifically focuses on the professional excellence of distinguished lawyers within their respective practice areas and industries. The selection highlights the elite forces of Chinese and foreign law firms who are highly representative and widely recognized by both clients and peers, showcasing the winners' leadership and market impact across various sectors.
