Jun He Law Firm won five awards, including Best China Law Firm and Best Managing Partner, while Clifford Chance was named Best International Law Firm for a second straight year, at the 2013 ALB China Law Awards.

The awards were held for the 10th year, making them the longest -running and most prestigious legal awards in China. The gala event in Beijing was attended by over 300 of China's most influential solicitors, in-house counsel, investment bankers and CEOs.

King & Wood Mallesons and Sullivan & Cromwell topped the list of total number of awards, with each firm taking home five prizes in the law firm and deal categories.

“Asian Legal Business is delighted to recognise China’s top legal talent for the 10th consecutive year. Each year, the ALB China Law Awards gather the brightest and most innovative talent in the country for an evening of recognition and reflection,” said Andrew Smart, managing director of ALB.

“Despite the poor global economic climate, we celebrate China’s resilience as it grows through a steady flow of significant transactions. Our congratulations go to all the 2013 winners for their achievements in another outstanding year.”

A total of 37 awards were presented at the gala to firms, companies and individuals this year. Among other winners, Jingtian & Gongcheng’s Xusheng Zhang was recognised as the China Dealmaker of the Year, while Tim Wang of Clifford Chance and Chun Wei of Sullivan & Cromwell shared the honour of Interntional Dealmaker of Year.

The full list of winners can be found here.

The awards were decided by ALB’s specialist team after months of extensive research with the assistance of hundreds of legal and industry professionals.

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