Guantao partner Deng Zhe recognised as "The A-List 2023-24: Rising Stars" by CBLJ
On March 28, 2024, China Business Law Journal (CBLJ) released "The A-List 2023-24: Rising Stars". Guantao partner Mr. Deng Zhe was recognized as an A-List Rising Star for his outstanding market performance.
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A-List Rising Star
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Deng Zhe
Partner, Guantao Law Firm, Shanghai Office
Practice Area: Litigation & Arbitration, Financing & Acquisition, Corporate and Commercial
Email: dengz@guantao.com
Mr. Deng also holds the following positions: Deputy Director of the Mediation Research Committee of Shanghai Bar Association, Pro Bono Expert of Shanghai People's Procuratorate, Part-time Mentor for Juris Master of Shanghai Jiao Tong University, and Mentor for Employment and Entrepreneurship at Shanghai University of Political Science and Law.
Deng Zhe has been awarded the following honors: Top Ten Outstanding Young Lawyers in Shanghai at the 6th session, Super Orator 2018 Championship, Recommended Litigation Lawyer by The Legal 500 Asia- Pacific Region, Award for Contribution to Lawyer Profession in Shanghai, Champion of 1st East China Lawyers Debate Championship and the First Prize for Best Debater, Champion of 1st "Weilai Cup" Lawyer Debate Competition of Six Provinces and One City, Champion of Shanghai Public Prosecutors and Lawyers Defense Competition and the Best Debater, Third Prize of Excellent Paper of East China Lawyers Forum, Third Prize of "Closing Statement" Category of the 3rd Shanghai Lawyers Academic Competition, Outstanding Award of "Non-contentious Legal Instrument" Category of the 3rd Shanghai Lawyers Academic Competition, Outstanding Award of "Thesis and Research Topic Reports" Category of the 3rd Shanghai Lawyers Academic Competition, Outstanding Award of "Thesis and Research Topic Reports" Category of the 1st Shanghai Lawyers Academic Competition, Outstanding Performance at Mooting Court Award of the 1st “Joint Platform for Legal Professions”.
To align with the evolving dynamics of the legal industry and in response to market feedback, CBLJ has expanded The A-List this year by introducing three distinct categories: Visionaries; Growth Drivers; and Rising Stars. Each in their own way recognises elite lawyers for their outstanding performances in 2023. The Rising Stars include 100 lawyers aged 40 or below who are practising Chinese law, as well as 20 lawyers from foreign law firms or working overseas. They are constantly on the lookout for breakthroughs, committed to paving the way for the development of enterprises in the ever-changing business landscape.