On 18 January 2024, Chambers & Partners released the Chambers Greater China Region 2024. Lifang & Partners was ranked as Band 1 in the area of Intellectual Property: Litigation and Band 3 in the area of Competition/Antitrust.

XIE Guanbin was recommended both for Intellectual Property: Litigation and Competition/Antitrust. SHI Bisheng, ZHANG Bin and YU Haidong were on the list of Leading Individuals for Intellectual Property: Litigation. And WU Li was recommended for Intellectual Property: Non-litigation. In particular, XIE Guanbin has, for years in a row, been ranked as a Band 1 Leading Individual.

Moreover, Lifang & Partners received high praise from clients and in the legal profession for its professional and efficient services. 

Ranked Departments

Intellectual Property: Litigation（Band 1）

"The bench with IP experts remains a counsel of choice for leading multinationals in various patent, copyright and trade mark infringement actions. On top of its IP litigation work, the team also acts for domestic corporations on IP management matters as well as patent invalidation cases. "

"One of Lifang's biggest advantages is that it has represented a large number of high-profile IP cases and this experience has given it a good foundation for dealing with complex legal matters."

Competition/Antitrust（Band 3）

"Lifang & Partners' vibrant antitrust team leverages its strong expertise in IP litigation to represent clients in SEP-related litigation involving FRAND issues. The firm is also able to assist with merger control filings and antitrust investigations, and additionally offers compliance advice for clients from various sectors including automotive and consumer electronics."

"Lifang is great at handling antitrust litigation and investigations, and especially experienced in dealing with SEP matters. It also posesses deep knowledge of the telecommunications industry."

Ranked Lawyers

XIE Guanbin: Intellectual Property: Litigation（Band 1）; Competition/Antitrust（Band 3）

"Xie Guanbin is a highly regarded intellectual property dispute resolution expert who also maintains an admirable practice in the competition law field. He is regularly sought out to advise on merger filings and litigation at the intersection of antitrust and IP."

"Xie is a very experienced litigator."

SHI Bisheng: Intellectual Property: Litigation (Band 3)

"Shi Bisheng's expertise in patent litigation attracts big names in the technology industry. He is also knowledgeable in software copyright and trade secrets matters."

"Shi Bisheng leverages his rich trial experience in his services, giving him an obvious strength in litigation strategy and trial skills."

ZHANG Bin: Intellectual Property: Litigation (Band 4)

"Zhang Bin is known for undertaking copyright infringement litigation on behalf of TMT clients. She also handles trade mark infringement and unfair competition disputes."

"Despite being very senior in IP cases, every time he solves our problems, he is very detailed and patient in answering questions."

YU Haidong: Intellectual Property: Litigation （Band 4）

"Yu Haidong offers notable strength in patent infringement litigation for major technology companies. He is also sought after by both international and domestic manufacturers."

"His profound expertise, rich litigation experience, dedication and deep understanding of client needs made our collaboration very smooth."

WU Li: Intellectual Property: Non-litigation (Band 2)

"Wu Li is recognised for his patent work, offering expertise on prosecution, invalidation and litigation matters. He represents international and domestic pharmaceutical corporations."

"Wu Li is knowledgeable in Chinese law, smart about business, a great team leader and fluent in English."

Annie XUE: TMT: Data Protection & Privacy (Band 4)

"Annie Xue joined Lifang & partners mid-2024 and is a partner with a technology-focused practice covering data protection regulatory compliance and IP litigation. She also advises on cybersecurity law and anti-corruption compliance."

"She thinks about the impact of laws on business from the perspective of business or consulting service organisations, rather than simply analysing the laws."