Beijing, 26 March 2026
We are pleased to announce that partner Lily Xue Dong has been recognized in China Business Law Journal's "The A-List 2025-26: Rising Stars" ranking.
Lily Xue Dong's recognition reflects GEN Law Firm's continued commitment to developing exceptional legal talent and delivering the highest standard of service to our clients. We congratulate Lily Xue Dong on this well-deserved achievement.
About Lily Xue Dong
Lily Xue Dong focuses her practice on copyright, trademarks, unfair competition, and entertainment law, advising clients across the sports and entertainment, internet, consumer products, and technology sectors.
On the contentious side, she is recognized for her ability to handle highly complex intellectual property and unfair competition disputes, with significant experience in trademark and copyright infringement, online grey-market enforcement, unfair competition claims, defamation, and commercial contract disputes. She has served as lead counsel on numerous landmark cases in these areas.
On the transactional and advisory side, Lily Xue Dong leverages her litigation perspective and cross-border experience to advise domestic and international clients on deal negotiations, contract review, regulatory compliance, and the design and implementation of IP protection frameworks. She is also a frequent speaker and commentator on industry developments, regularly invited to share her insights at professional forums and in leading publications.
Selected Recognitions
Legalone — "Rising Star," Media & Entertainment (2025)
The 8th Chuxin List — Shortlisted, Outstanding Young Entertainment Lawyer of the Year (2025)
LEGALBAND — Client Choice: Top 15 Entertainment Lawyers in China (2025, 2023)
GRCD — Client Choice: Top 15 TMT Lawyers in China (2025)
World Intellectual Property Review — WIPR Leaders: Global IP Leader (2024)
The Legal 500 — Recommended Lawyer (2023)
Managing IP — Rising Star (2019)
LEGALBAND — China 30 Under 30 Lawyers（2019）
About the Ranking
The A-List: Rising Stars selection is based on a rigorous process combining market nominations from in-house counsel and senior executives at leading domestic and international companies, submissions from candidates, and independent research conducted by China Business Law Journal's editorial and research teams. Lawyers named to the list have demonstrated exceptional professional capability, deep industry insight, and innovative thinking across complex transactions, regulatory compliance, and dispute resolution.
Click the link below to view the full The A-List 2025-26: Rising Stars report:
