Fan Zhang Awarded 2025 Annual Excellent Foreign Law Attorney for a Third Consecutive Year
A sustained record of excellence in cross-border legal practice recognized by JINGSH Law Firm
Receiving an award once is recognition. Receiving it twice is consistency. Receiving it three years in a row — that is a statement of sustained excellence. In January 2026, JINGSH Law Firm presented Fan Zhang with the 2025 Annual Excellent Foreign Law Attorney Award, marking the third consecutive year of this prestigious honor and cementing her reputation as one of the firm’s most reliable cross-border legal practitioners.
This recognition, awarded during JINGSH’s internal annual ceremony in Beijing, places Lawyer Fan Zhang among an exceptionally small group of attorneys who have sustained this level of distinction across multiple years. The award is granted not merely for volume of work, but for the quality, complexity, and impact of cross-border legal services delivered to clients operating in an increasingly intricate global environment.
2025 Annual Excellent Foreign Law Attorney Award Certificate — JINGSH Law Firm
What This Award Represents
The JINGSH Annual Excellent Foreign Law Attorney Award (年度优秀涉外律师) is one of the most competitive internal honors within JINGSH Law Firm — one of China’s largest full-service law firms with over 57 domestic offices and an 38 overseas cooperative offices global network. The selection criteria evaluate attorneys on multiple dimensions: the complexity and sophistication of cross-border matters handled, the diversity of jurisdictions involved, the depth of client relationships, and the attorney’s contribution to advancing the firm’s international capabilities.
For three consecutive years — 2023 (during the firm’s landmark 30th Anniversary), 2024, and now 2025 — Fan Zhang has demonstrated that her practice is not merely active, but genuinely impactful. This sustained recognition signals to clients, peers, and international counterparts that her international legal services are built on a foundation of deep expertise, consistent performance, and measurable outcomes.
Core Credentials
Dual-Jurisdiction Qualification
PRC Legal Professional Qualification and U.S. Attorney Admission, enabling simultaneous legal counsel across Chinese and American legal frameworks.
CIArb Fellowship
Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators, specializing in international commercial arbitration and cross-border dispute resolution.
ACCA Affiliate
Affiliate of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants, integrating financial and accounting expertise into complex cross-border transactions.
U.S. Federal Court Admission
Admitted to practice before the U.S. Court of International Trade (CIT), the Federal Circuit, and the Ninth Circuit, handling U.S. international trade litigation.
DIAC Listed Arbitrator
Listed Arbitrator at the Dubai International Arbitration Centre, active in the Middle East legal market.
Three Years of Sustained Excellence
The trajectory from the first award to the third reveals not just repetition, but evolution. Each year has brought deeper specialization, broader geographic reach, and more complex matters. The timeline below captures the arc of this sustained recognition:
Practice Areas in Focus
The sustained recognition across three years reflects the breadth and depth of Fan Zhang’s cross-border practice areas. The following services form the backbone of her award-winning foreign-related legal work:
Cross-Border Dispute Resolution
International commercial arbitration, cross-border litigation strategy, and enforcement of foreign arbitral awards across multiple jurisdictions.
Overseas Investment & Compliance
Structuring outbound investments, regulatory compliance frameworks, and risk assessment for Chinese enterprises entering foreign markets.
International Trade Advisory
Trade remedy proceedings, customs and tariff compliance, and supply chain risk management for global trading operations.
U.S. International Trade Litigation
Representation before the CIT, Federal Circuit, and Ninth Circuit in trade-related disputes, sanctions actions, and federal appeals.
Cross-Border M&A
Transaction structuring, due diligence, and regulatory navigation for mergers and acquisitions spanning Chinese and international markets.
Cross-Border Taxation
International tax planning, transfer pricing compliance, and double taxation treaty optimization for multinational operations.
Corporate Governance
Board advisory, compliance program design, and regulatory alignment for enterprises operating across multiple legal jurisdictions.
IP & Data Protection
Cross-border intellectual property strategy, technology licensing, and international data protection compliance frameworks.
Receiving this award for three consecutive years is not just a personal honor — it is a testament to the trust our clients place in us, and the responsibility that comes with guiding them through some of the most complex legal landscapes in the world.
— Fan Zhang, Director of Foreign Legal Affairs, JINGSH ChengduWhat This Means for Clients
For businesses and individuals navigating cross-border legal matters, this three-year recognition carries practical significance. It signals that the attorney handling your matter has been independently evaluated by one of China’s largest law firms across multiple years — not for a single successful case, but for sustained performance across diverse jurisdictions, practice areas, and client profiles.
The award also reflects an institutional commitment. JINGSH’s investment in its foreign-related legal services division, through which Fan Zhang operates, continues to expand. With her concurrent roles as Director of JINGSH’s National Commercial Arbitration Committee, National Contract Law Committee, and National Corporate Law Committee, clients benefit from a practitioner who is not only recognized individually but also actively shaping the firm’s institutional capabilities.
Whether you are a Chinese enterprise expanding into the Middle East, a European company navigating U.S. trade remedies, or an international investor seeking governance advice in China, this sustained recognition offers assurance that the legal counsel you receive is backed by demonstrated expertise, institutional support, and a track record of excellence.
Looking Ahead
The three-year milestone is not an endpoint — it is a benchmark. As cross-border legal practice continues to evolve in response to shifting trade policies, regulatory frameworks, and geopolitical dynamics, the demand for attorneys who can operate seamlessly across multiple legal systems will only intensify. Fan Zhang and the JINGSH Chengdu foreign legal affairs team remain committed to advancing their capabilities, expanding their geographic reach, and delivering the innovative, high-quality legal solutions that earned this recognition in the first place.
With a practice that spans dispute resolution, investment structuring, trade compliance, and U.S. federal litigation, the next chapter will build on this foundation — guided by the same standards that produced three consecutive years of excellence.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the JINGSH Annual Excellent Foreign Law Attorney Award?
The JINGSH Annual Excellent Foreign Law Attorney Award (年度优秀涉外律师) is a prestigious internal recognition granted by JINGSH Law Firm — one of China’s largest full-service law firms — to attorneys who demonstrate exceptional performance and sustained excellence in foreign-related legal services, cross-border transactions, and international client representation.
How many consecutive years has Fan Zhang received the JINGSH Excellent Foreign Law Attorney Award?
Fan Zhang has received the JINGSH Annual Excellent Foreign Law Attorney Award for three consecutive years: 2023 (during JINGSH’s 30th Anniversary), 2024, and 2025. This sustained recognition underscores her enduring commitment to cross-border legal excellence and international client service.
What areas of cross-border legal practice does Fan Zhang specialize in?
Fan Zhang specializes in cross-border dispute resolution and arbitration, overseas investment structuring and regulatory compliance, international trade advisory and risk management, cross-border M&A, and global taxation compliance. She has served clients across Australia, Turkey, the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Oman, India, France, South Korea, and other jurisdictions. She is also admitted to practice before the U.S. Court of International Trade, the Federal Circuit, and the Ninth Circuit.
Discuss Your Cross-Border Legal Matter
With three consecutive years of excellence recognized by JINGSH Law Firm, Fan Zhang and her team are ready to assist with your international legal needs.
