Guantao earned eleven nominations for the “ALB China Regional Law Awards 2026: East China”
On July 16, 2026, Asian Legal Business (ALB), a legal media outlet under Thomson Reuters, officially announced the shortlist for the “ALB China Regional Law Awards 2026: East China”. Guantao Law Firm earned eleven nominations, reflecting its strong professional capabilities, outstanding market performance, and excellent client recognition in the East China regional legal market.

Deal Categories
M&A Deal of the Year: East China
CNPC Kunlun Capital and Other Investors' Capital Increase in China Fusion Energy Co., Ltd.
Leading Partner: Min Ni
Energy and Resources Deal of the Year: East China
Anhui Pingwei Power Plant Phase IV Ultra-supercritical Coal-fired Power Generation Project
Leading Partners: Wei Jiang, Hang Zhou
Law Firm Categories
Banking and Financial Service Law Firm of the Year: East China
ESG and Sustainability Law Firm of the Year: East China
Intellectual Property Law Firm of the Year: East China
Maritime Law Firm of the Year: East China
Wealth Management Law Firm of the Year: East China
Fintech Law Firm of the Year: East China New
East China Law Firm of the Year
Individual Categories
Young Lawyer of the Year

Daniel Zhou
Managing Partner of the Year

Jun Zou
“ALB China Regional Law Awards 2026: East China” focuses on six provinces and municipalities in eastern China, including Shandong, Jiangsu, Anhui, Zhejiang, Jiangxi, and Shanghai. It aims to recognize and promote law firms, in-house legal teams, and individuals that have delivered outstanding performance and achievements in the East China legal services market.