15 September 2026 – IFLR1000, a leading international legal rankings publication, has released its latest Asia-Pacific: China (National) rankings. Baker McKenzie FenXun* has received recognition across several practice areas and individual lawyer categories. These rankings further reflect the market’s confidence in the Joint Operation's ability to provide integrated PRC and cross-border legal services to both Chinese and international clients, supported by Baker McKenzie's global platform and FenXun's strong local capabilities.
We congratulate all ranked practice areas and individually recognized lawyers. Full details of the rankings are set out below.
Ranked practice areas of Baker McKenzie
- Banking
- Capital Markets
- Corporate/M&A
- Private Equity
- Project Development
- Project Finance
Ranked practice areas of FenXun
- Banking and Finance
- Capital Markets: Structured Finance and Securitization
- Corporate/M&A
- Private Equity
Individual lawyer recognitions
Dan Ouyang
Baker McKenzie, Partner, Beijing/Shanghai/Hong Kong
Women Leaders
Hang Wang
Baker McKenzie, Partner, Beijing
Highly regarded
Howard Wu
Baker McKenzie, Partner, Shanghai
Highly regarded
Shirley Wang
FenXun, Partner, Beijing
Highly regarded
Zhi Bao
FenXun, Joint Operation Representative, Shanghai/Beijing
Highly regarded
Zhenyu Ruan
FenXun, Partner, Shanghai
Rising Star partner
IFLR1000 is a globally recognized legal rankings publication dedicated to financial and corporate transactional law. Its research spans jurisdictions around the world, and its annual rankings are widely referenced by corporates, financial institutions and the legal market for their specialist focus, independent research and market relevance.
As the first joint operation between an international law firm and a Chinese law firm approved in China, Baker McKenzie FenXun continues to offer clients a distinctive combination of global reach and local insight. The Joint Operation brings together Baker McKenzie's extensive international network across major business centers, sector knowledge and experience on complex cross-border matters with FenXun Partners' in-depth understanding of PRC laws and regulations, regulatory expectations and market practice. This integrated platform enables us to provide clients with practical, coordinated and seamless legal support. Baker McKenzie FenXun has continued to receive strong recognition from leading legal rankings publications, reflecting the market's acknowledgement of its capabilities at both firm and individual lawyer levels. The Joint Operation was named "Joint Operation Office of the Year" by Chambers in both 2020 and 2026 — the only two years in which the award has been presented — with Baker McKenzie FenXun receiving the honor on both occasions.
*Baker McKenzie FenXun (FTZ) Joint Operation Office is a joint operation between Baker & McKenzie LLP, an Illinois limited liability partnership, and FenXun Partners, a Chinese law firm. The Joint Operation has been approved by the Shanghai Justice Bureau.