On 17 November 2025, Lexology Index (previously Who’s Who Legal) launches the Lexology Index – Mainland China, Hong Kong SAR & Macao SAR 2025 – a guide to the world’s leading lawyers, barristers, and legal experts in China. The guide provides a complete overview of the legal market and features the region's foremost practitioners from top-tier law firms and consulting firms, ranging from boutique offerings through to full-service outfits.

Dr. Huang Hui, Ms. Ren Haiyan and Mr. Yang Mingming, Partners of Wanhuida Intellectual Property are simultaneously selected as Thought Leaders in the category of IP - Trademarks of the Report.

The firm’s two other partners Jason Yao and Li Yunquan are listed as Recommended Individuals in the same category.

Thought Leader are individuals who have performed especially well, which accounts for around 25-30% of listed practitioners. Recommended individuals are considered leaders in their field, with fewer than 50% of individuals considered selected for inclusion.

The Lexology Index research process is based on extensive peer and client review. The research team, building on 25 years of market experience, canvases recommendations and feedback from corporate counsel or other clients who have worked closely with the nominees, as well as from eminent private practitioners. Datasets are also built and exploited to corroborate and challenge market feedback and ensure the recommendations are rooted in and supported by detailed data.