On May 20, GCP China officially announced the final list of winners for the “2026 GCP China Top 40 Legal Elites” awards. Thanks to his exceptional legal expertise, widespread market recognition, and outstanding client feedback, Li Zhiguang, Senior Partner at King&Capital Law Firm, was honored with this award.

Reasons for Selection

Attorney Li Zhiguang has long specialized in the field of criminal law. Since the beginning of his career, he has successfully handled a series of high-profile cases supervised by central government ministries and commissions, as well as complex and challenging cases, earning high praise from clients for his professional competence and service quality. Having worked for many years in the procuratorial system in investigative and public prosecution roles, he possesses a thorough understanding of substantive and procedural legal norms in the criminal field, enabling him to provide high-quality and efficient professional services while balancing the big picture with attention to detail. When faced with challenging professional issues, Attorney Li consistently maintains composure and rationality. He swiftly identifies the core issues of a case while pinpointing critical junctures, using precise analysis and meticulous defense strategies to maximize the protection of his clients’ rights and interests. Attorney Li’s representative cases include: the bribery case involving Huang, a director-level official at the Taiwan Affairs Office of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People’s Republic of China; the bribery case involving Mi, a vice president-level official at the Natural Gas Company of China National Petroleum Corporation; the bribery and illegal loan issuance case involving Wang, a department-level official and president of the Shenzhen Branch of China Construction Bank; and the CCTV espionage case.

Partner Testimonials

“Attorney Li has been a long-standing and important partner of ours. We are deeply impressed by his professionalism and dedication in the field of criminal defense. In his work, Attorney Li demonstrates the highest standards of professional ethics and a strong sense of responsibility, consistently making it his mission to safeguard the legitimate rights and interests of his clients. His professionalism and teamwork skills have earned him the deep trust and appreciation of our clients.”