On November 20, 2024, GEN Law Firm was secured notable recognition in Legal 500's 2025 China rankings, demonstrating its excellence in three practice areas:"Intellectual property: PRC firms: contentious", "Dispute resolution: Litigation: PRC firms", and "Dispute resolution: Arbitration: PRC firms".
Furthermore, GEN Law partner Ms. Melissa Feng has been recognized as a ranked Lawyer by Legal 500, receiving individual recommendations in both the "Dispute Resolution: Litigation" and "Dispute Resolution: Arbitration" categories.
Notably, building on the established reputation in "Intellectual Property: Litigation" and "Dispute Resolution: Litigation", GEN Law has now also secured a notable ranking in "Dispute Resolution: Arbitration", showcasing our commitment to providing comprehensive legal solutions that meet the evolving needs of its diverse client base across different areas of law.
As we celebrate these achievements, we remain steadfast in our dedication to impact, nurture, and authenticity—core values that drive our mission to deliver top-tier results. Looking ahead, GEN Law Firm pledges to continue upholding the highest standards of professionalism and innovation while adapting to the changing landscape of legal practice.
Legal 500 Editorial Commentary
Intellectual property: PRC firms: contentious
As an IP litigation specialist, GEN Law Firm is the go-to for many international, multinational and domestic clients seeking assistance with complex trade mark, patent and unfair competition cases at the Chinese Supreme People's Court and provincial court level. The team has been active in patent litigations as well as defending patent owners in antitrust claims. The group is well-versed in matters from a number of key patent sectors including semiconductor, biopharmaceutical, and medical devices. He Jing leads the team from Beijing and has assisted clients with FRAND rate settings for standard essential patents, injunction relief for chemical patent litigations and bad faith trade mark litigations. In Shanghai, co-head Jerry Xia focuses on IP issues in the industrial and information technology sector, while co-lead Steve Zhao often handles cases before the Supreme People's Court, including trade mark infringement and unfair competition matters. Co-head Kevin Han sits in Beijing and handles a mix of contentious and non-contentious IP issues.
Dispute resolution: Arbitration: PRC firms
Led by Melissa (Jing) Feng from Beijing, GEN Law Firm’s dispute resolution department handles arbitration cases in major forums such as CIETAC, LCIA, ICC and BAC, representing clients across diverse sectors including automobile, construction, engineering, and tech.
Dispute resolution: Litigation: PRC firms
GEN Law Firm’s dispute resolution team, headed by international disputes expert Melissa (Jing) Feng, represents clients in sectors such as construction, international trade, and securities. The team is particularly skilled in handling commercial litigation involving banking finance products and supply chain finance disputes.
About Legal 500
Established in 1988, Legal 500 is recognized as one of the world's leading legal ranking institutions. Each year, the organization conducts surveys on law firms in over 100 countries and bases its annual rankings on feedback from 300,000 clients worldwide. These rankings are widely acknowledged in the industry, serving as a preferred reference standard for clients and a focal point for media attention.
