Beijing Xinglai Law Firm

Founding Partner

Founding Partner and Director of the Corporate Practice Center at Beijing Xinglai Law Firm, she holds a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in Law from China University of Political Science and Law. In 2025, she was named one of DAWKINS’ "Top 10 Litigation Female Lawyers," recognized as a "Client-Preferred Lawyer" on the Legal Hall Law Leaders List recommended by China’s Chief Legal Officers, and ranked among the "Top 15 Client-Preferred Compliance Lawyers" by LEGALBAND in 2024. She also earned a spot as a "Labor Specialization" lawyer in GRCD’s "China Client-Preferred Compliance Lawyers" list and was honored as both the "Annual Client-Preferred Lawyer" and the "Annual Young Elite Lawyer" in the "Outstanding Lawyers & Law Firms Recommended by Top Chinese Corporate General Counsel." She specializes in handling complex and high-stakes civil and commercial dispute resolution cases, bankruptcy reorganization and liquidation matters, corporate mergers and acquisitions, and corporate compliance issues—boasting extensive expertise and a proven track record of delivering exceptional legal services. Notably, she has been involved in compliance initiatives for state-owned enterprises, central enterprises, listed companies, and major private-sector organizations, as well as in resolving some of the most challenging and representative disputes in these sectors. Her successful case management has earned her widespread acclaim from clients, who consistently praise her strategic insights and effective advocacy. Additionally, she provides ongoing legal counsel to numerous large corporations and public institutions.

Has been interviewed multiple times by Xinhua Net, China Education Television, and other media outlets, and has delivered lectures for university events such as the "Master Lecture Series" hosted by the Law School of Renmin University of China, the "Legal Negotiation" session at the Practical Expert Forum of China University of Political Science and Law, and the "Criminal-Civil Intersection Legal Practice Forum" organized by the School of Law at the Central University of Finance and Economics.

Beijing Xinglai Law Firm

Partner

Attorney Gao Zizhi specializes in end-to-end legal services for intellectual property, as well as innovative business ventures in the technology and entertainment industries.

During her practice, she has provided a wide range of cutting-edge intellectual property legal services to numerous clients, covering areas such as technology transfer and commercialization, protection of AIGC-generated works, and copyright confirmation for NFT digital collectibles. She excels in developing integrated "technology + law" service models, offering comprehensive, full-cycle solutions—from intellectual property strategy and rights confirmation to infringement risk prevention, trade secret protection, and compliance reviews for digital asset transactions—supporting clients throughout the entire process of R&D, trading, and rights enforcement. Her services cater to several major consumer goods companies as well as several leading content creators.

In the realm of business innovation, she has been involved in a series of landmark projects, including university-based technology transfer initiatives, horizontal research collaborations, and the development of a compliance framework for digital asset trading on NFT platforms. Additionally, she has contributed to shaping emerging industry standards in cutting-edge fields such as AIGC and the integration of science with art. As a judge for the global entrepreneurship competition at ITEC’s 12th Chaoyang International Talent & Entrepreneurship Conference, she also serves as a "Shanhe Wangu Spark Agent" in Beijing University of Technology’s Shanhe Wangu Innovation Zone, providing businesses with comprehensive, multi-dimensional services that combine intellectual property, finance, and regulatory compliance.

Business areas:

End-to-end intellectual property services, technology transfer and commercialization, compliance in the entertainment and cultural industries, and IP management and operations