The research was conducted through the following aspects:

• Self-nomination forms for general counsels. In-house teams or their general counsel could fill out the submission form and send it directly to our research team.
• Private practice lawyers in China were invited to fill out a survey in which they could recommend general counsel for the ranking. Responses were kept anonymous.
• We will also took into account peer commentary, market feedback and ALB editorial input. Interviews were conducted by ALB if necessary.

Some of the key qualities we are looking for are:

• Scope and significance of work handled by the general counsel
• Any significant initiatives launched by the general counsel in his/her current role
• Feedback of GC’s work from business partners
• Years of experience and previous work history
• Awards and accolades

• 公司总法律顾问须提交报名表格，表格可以由公司的法务团队提交或者由总法律顾问填写提交。参与者需为常驻中国大陆工作的总法律顾问或公司法律事务最高负责人。
• ALB邀请律师填写一份网上问卷，推荐他们心中顶尖的总法律顾问。问卷内容我们会为提交者保密。
• 我们会参考市场和以及同行的评价，若需要，ALB会进行采访。

评选标准

• 总法律顾问工作的难度和重要性
• 由总法律顾问发起的重大项目
• 业务部门对总法律顾问工作的评价
• 担任总法律顾问的时长和在法律领域的从业经验
• 个人获奖经历