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Zhong Lun Named to the 2026 ALB China Regional Rankings: Circum-Bohai Sea Area List
Zhong Lun Named to the 2026 ALB China Regional Rankings: Circum-Bohai Sea Area List
On March 27, 2026, Asian Legal Business (ALB) announced the “2026 ALB China Regional Rankings: Circum-Bohai Sea Area” list, with Zhong Lun making the cut once more, while partner Fanglong Sun was named “Managing Partner of Circum-Bohai Sea Area.”
Zhong Lun regards specialization as the cornerstone of its development and leverages sophisticated management to empower team growth. In this year’s ranking, Mr. Sun was recognized for his proactive efforts in refined office management and professional services at the Qingdao office. Internally, Mr. Sun has continuously guided the effective alignment of Zhong Lun’s high-quality platform resources with local market demands, while seamlessly coordinating business development, talent cultivation, and brand building. Externally, he is deeply committed to philanthropic initiatives and legal talent development. For several consecutive years, he has funded overseas academic exchange programs for law students. Addiitionally, as a postgraduate supervisor at universities including Shandong University, he shares practical insights through lectures and seminars, contributing to the development of young lawyers and the cultivation of cross-border legal talent. In his practice, Mr. Sun specializes in litigation and arbitration, antitrust and competition law, as well as intellectual property protection. With profound legal acumen and a rigorous approach to client service, he has earned deep trust and recognition from his clients.
The research for ALB China Regional Rankings: Circum-Bohai Sea Area List covers four key regions—Liaoning, Hebei, Tianjin, and Shandong. To spotlight the region's premier law firms and professionals in this market, the selection process weighs multiple dimensions, including firm profile, professional strength, service portfolio, client relationships, and growth trajectories. This year’s ranking introduces a new “Managing Partner Ranking,” highlighting law firm leaders in the Circum-Bohai Sea Area who combine forward-looking vision, strong management capabilities, and a well-established market reputation.
