Today, the highly anticipated "2025 LEGALBAND China Legal Elite Top 30" list was officially unveiled, and Gao Zizhi, a partner at Beijing Xinglai Law Firm, proudly made the cut for his outstanding professional expertise and exceptional market performance.

This ranking was compiled by LEGALBAND after more than a month of thorough research and evaluation. During the process, LEGALBAND carefully reviewed recommendations from leading law firms, self-nominations from lawyers, and feedback from clients. Additionally, the firm’s China-based research team provided deep insights into the local legal market. The assessment considered multiple factors, including educational background, practice areas, years of experience, and involvement in high-profile cases. Ultimately, 30 young lawyers who demonstrated exceptional professional capabilities and earned strong client trust stood out from the rest.

Gao Zizhi

StarLai Law Firm

Practice areas: Intellectual property, technology transfer and commercialization

Year of birth: 1996 Year

Years of experience: 5 Year

Reason for being listed: As a partner at Starlaw Law Firm, Attorney Gao Zizhi has consistently focused on intellectual property legal services, dedicating himself to the research and practical application of areas such as technology commercialization, patent rights in capital markets, cultural IP transactions, and derivative product development. With deep expertise in both the tech and cultural entertainment sectors, he combines exceptional professional knowledge with sharp business acumen. Attorney Gao has successfully led numerous intellectual property infringement cases, skillfully guiding his team to swiftly analyze and assess complex situations, pinpointing the core disputes and critical legal issues with precision. His expert, efficient, and pragmatic legal solutions have effectively safeguarded clients' legitimate rights and interests.

Customer reviews: "Attorney Gao has provided critical support to our company’s intellectual property strategy in the hard-tech sector, thanks to his outstanding legal expertise and strategic insight. His profound professional knowledge, combined with an exceptional ability to accurately navigate complex technological landscapes, has enabled us to achieve breakthroughs in patent applications, risk management, and international enforcement efforts. Attorney Gao’s unique capacity to seamlessly integrate legal reasoning with industry trends is truly impressive. We highly commend his professionalism and pragmatic approach, and we look forward to further deepening our collaboration in the future."

Referrer's review: "For lawyers, passion is the driving force, while professionalism serves as the tool to deliver results. Passion fuels momentum and dedication, whereas professionalism demands objectivity and detachment. In Attorney Gao, I see a perfect blend of both qualities. As StarLai’s youngest partner, Attorney Gao has demonstrated outstanding capabilities in market development and exceptional expertise in intellectual property—qualities that have quickly earned him a strong reputation among clients. He is undeniably a rising star in the industry, brimming with immense potential for future success."

Personal philosophy: "Using professional expertise to help clients get closer to making their dreams a reality."