On May 22, 2026, the internationally renowned legal media outlet Asian Legal Business (ALB) officially released the 2026 ALB China regional market rankings. The list covers various categories such as local law firms in the South China region, non-local law firms in the South China region, and rising lawyers in the South China region.
Longan Law Firm has earned a place in the list of “Non-local Law Firms in the South China Region” due to its excellent professional capabilities and widespread recognition in the market. Meanwhile, Lawyer Liu Huan, a senior partner at Longan Law Firm’s Guangzhou office, was awarded the title of “Rising Lawyer in the South China Region” for his outstanding performance in his field and the high-quality service provided by his team.
As a large-scale national law firm, Longan Law Firm has been actively involved in the legal services market in South China for many years. Thanks to its strong professional capabilities, high-quality legal services, and dedicated service philosophy, it has received consistent praise from both the industry and clients. This inclusion in the ALB list of non-local law firms in the South China region is not only a recognition of Longan’s achievements in the region but also a testament to its strong position in the regional legal services market.
Non-local Law Firms
Non-local Law Firms in the South China Region
Longan Law Firm
Lawyer Liu Huan, a senior partner at Longan Law Firm, focuses on providing high-quality legal services to clients. He demonstrates excellent professional skills and expertise in areas such as intellectual property and civil and commercial litigation. Through his keen attention to legal details and ability to handle complex cases effectively, he helps clients achieve successful outcomes and recover losses. He has earned the high trust of both the market and clients. ALB’s evaluation that these law firms and lawyers “continuously set new standards for excellent legal services” is a clear recognition of Liu Huan’s team’s strong professional skills, rigorous procedures, and efficient service capabilities. This inclusion in the list is not only an authoritative recognition of his professional abilities but also a testament to Longan Law Firm’s talent development system and overall service capabilities.
Rising Lawyers – Non-local Law Firms
Rising Lawyers – Non-local Law Firms
Liu Huan
Liu Huan
Longan Law Firm
Looking toward the future, Longan Law Firm will continue to improve its professional services. By providing high-quality legal protection for clients, it will also enhance its talent development system and support the growth of young lawyers. This will help the legal services industry in China to advance further.
About ALB
ALB, or Asian Legal Business, is a leading legal media outlet under Thomson Reuters. It is often referred to as “the Forbes of the legal industry” and is one of the most influential legal media worldwide. Its main function is to publish legal ratings and rankings. Through rigorous research, it evaluates law firms and lawyers based on factors such as business volume, complexity of cases, and client satisfaction.
Introduction to the Awarded Lawyer
Introduction to the Lawyer
Lawyer Liu Huan is a senior partner at Longan (Guangzhou) Law Firm in Beijing. He is also the deputy director of the Company Law Committee at Longan Guangzhou, a senior researcher at the Longan Bay Intellectual Property Research Center, a mentor at Guangdong University of Finance and Economics, a mediator at the Guangzhou International Commercial and Trade Mediation Center, a member of the Commercial Secrets and Privacy Protection Law Committee of the Guangzhou Lawyers Association, and a member of the E-sports and Game Law Committee of the 10th Guangzhou Lawyers Association.
Lawyer Liu Huan has provided high-quality intellectual property legal services to globally recognized companies such as Microsoft, Tencent, Huawei, and Dassault. In terms of intellectual property, he has developed unique research approaches and practical experiences in areas such as integrated circuit design, well-known trademarks, computer software, commercial secrets, online games, patents, and copyrights. In civil and commercial matters, he has a unique approach to litigation. In many cases he has helped clients achieve successful outcomes and recover significant losses.
Awards Received
2026:
Rising Lawyer in the South China Region, ALB
2025:
Typical Cases of Intellectual Property Protection in Guangdong, Recommended Cases for Learning by the Guangdong Intellectual Property Protection Association
Outstanding Partner at Longan Guangzhou, Award for Major Business Achievements
2024:
Two “Guangzhou Lawyers Association Business Achievement Awards”
Top Ten Typical Cases of Intellectual Property Litigation in Lingnan Region
Top Ten Excellent Cases of Intellectual Property Litigation in Lingnan Region
Two “Excellent Cases of Intellectual Property Litigation in Lingnan Region”
Recommended Cases for Learning by the Guangdong Intellectual Property Protection Association
Outstanding Partner at Longan Guangzhou, Award for Major Business Achievements
2023:
Five “Guangzhou Lawyers Association Business Achievement Awards”
Two “Excellent Cases of Intellectual Property Litigation in Lingnan Region”
First Prize for Business Achievement Awards of the Guangzhou Lawyers Association
2022:
Recommended Cases for Learning by the Guangdong Intellectual Property Protection Association
2021:
Outstanding Member of the Guangzhou Lawyers Association Professional Committee
Excellent Cases of Intellectual Property Litigation in Lingnan Region
2020:
Three “Guangzhou Lawyers Association Business Achievement Awards”
Excellent Cases of Intellectual Property Litigation in Lingnan Region
Top Ten Cases of Anti-unfair Competition and Anti-monopoly in the Internet Domain in Guangdong Courts
2019:
Business Achievement Awards of the Guangzhou Lawyers Association
Excellent Cases of Intellectual Property Litigation in Lingnan Region
2017–2018:
Several cases handled by him received awards such as: Top 50 Typical Cases of Intellectual Property from the Supreme Court, Top 10 Typical Cases of Intellectual Property from the Zhejiang High Court, Top 10 Foreign Intellectual Property Cases from Guangdong, and Top 10 Most Valuable Cases for Research in China