On 15th January 2026, Chambers and Partners announces the launch of the Chambers Greater China Region 2026 guide. The guide brings together extensive, independent in-depth market analysis, and rankings of the leading law firms and professionals across all four jurisdictions of the Greater China Region, featuring five exclusive sections: China (International Firms), Hong Kong Bar, China (PRC Firms), Macau SAR and Taiwan Jurisdiction.
Through the rigorous and independent research process, Wanhuida Intellectual Property and its 6 partners have emerged as market leaders and elite practitioners in the intellectual property field.
Wanhuida is ranked in Band 2 in the categories of “Intellectual Property: Litigation (PRC Firms)” and “Intellectual Property: Non-litigation (PRC Firms)”. The firm is accredited by various sources as a “trusted firm for complex matters in China”, providing “expert legal advice, practical tips and global action plans”, which “effectively tackles the issues” the clients were facing. Clients also highlight the firm’s expertise in “enforcement and infringement matters” and “anti-counterfeiting work”. Its practitioners are applauded for being “methodical and thorough in their draftsmanship” and “highly engaged and well informed due to background research on matters”.
BAI Gang, the firm’s Founding Partner and Management Committee Chair, Dr. HUANG Hui and Ms. REN Haiyan, Partners and Members of the Management Committee are listed “Eminent Practitioners” in the Non-litigation field. BAI Gang is lauded as “a statesman in trade mark law in China", who is “well known for his expertise in IP-related disputes” and “attracts frequent instructions from foreign companies”. Dr. HUANG Hui is praised for being a "highly competent" practitioner, well recognised for “his expertise in contentious IP work” and “impressive academic experience, particularly in relation to trade mark issues”. REN Haiyan is commended for her “three decades of experience in trade marks” and her tactics in “dealing with infringement cases for high-profile clients”.
Jason YAO and Dr. S. Sam LI are listed as “Notable Practitioners” in the field of Litigation (Band 5) and “Foreign Legal Consultants” (Band 2) respectively. Their peer partner Ms. TANG Tiejun makes her debut in the list of “Notable Practitioners” in the field of Non-litigation (Band 5) this year. Sam is rated as "an excellent litigator in the pharmaceutical space" “frequently sought after by international clients”, with abundant experience of handling “an array of matters ranging from patent infringement cases and invalidation actions to administrative lawsuits”. Jason boasts strong client testimonials for his “in-house experience”, the unparalleled “trust” by the client’s C-suite, his distinguishing “language skills and strategy”, his “expertise in handling trade mark infringements for famous brands” as well as the relentless effort of “striving for the best interests of his clients". TANG Tiejun makes the list for “her solid knowledge in patents”, being adept at “handling patent invalidation proceedings for both domestic and foreign pharmaceutical companies”.
The Chambers rankings are based on the in-depth research of dedicated and experienced team of researchers. Chambers Greater China Region Guide aims to provide reliable impartial recommendations to help readers make an informed decision when purchasing legal services.