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What We Do
A cross-border legal intelligence platform: verified counsel directories, transparent profiles, practical guides, dual-path matching, and AI-assisted discovery.
- Directory China & international
- Guides city & practice
- Free search & browse
Platform at a glance
Counsel directories
Search by practice area, city or province, and language. Browse free — no registration required to explore listings.
Transparent profiles
Credentials, practice focus, languages, firm affiliation, and direct contact paths on each listing.
Guides & resources
City legal markets, national practice explainers, and plain-English articles to orient you before you hire.
Legal information and lawyer discovery
Use the directory to explore profiles by practice area and city, and read guides before deciding whom to contact.
Comprehensive counsel directories
Filter the way real matters work — by issue, place, and language
- Practice area — corporate, IP, employment, immigration, family, real estate, disputes, criminal defense, and more
- Location — major provinces and cities across China, plus international listings
- Language — English and other languages commonly needed by foreign clients
What you see on a profile
Credentials
Qualifications and licensing information to support informed choice.
Practice focus
Specific areas mapped to the issues clients actually search for.
Languages
Clear indication of English and other language capability.
Direct contact
Reach the lawyer through the platform — no intermediary fee layer.
Educational content
City legal guides
Courts, practice landscape, and how to hire counsel in major markets.
Browse cities → PracticePractice guides
National-level explainers for employment, IP, company formation, and more.
Browse practices → BlogLawyer insights
Practical articles from practitioners on real China law topics.
Read the blog →Lawyer discovery for mainland China matters
Business and investment in China
Explore lawyer profiles and legal guides for company operations, investment, employment, contracts, intellectual property, and disputes under mainland China law.
Find a China lawyer →Personal and family matters in China
Explore information about family, immigration, property, employment, and dispute issues under mainland China law.
Browse lawyers in China →For lawyers
Lawyers based in mainland China who practise mainland China law can apply to list a professional profile.
China Law List is a directory and information platform. We do not provide legal advice, and use of this site does not create an attorney–client relationship.