Overview
(July 25, 2025, Beijing) – China Business Law Journal has honored Steptoe LLP with four awards at its China Business Law Awards 2025. Steptoe was recognized with the following in the international firms category: Corporate Compliance, International Trade, IP (Copyright), and IP (Patent).
The annual awards program is based on nominations from China-focused corporate counsel and legal professionals, as well as a survey of law firm clients on service satisfaction levels, and consideration of notable deals and other achievements.
With offices across the globe, and as a member of the Lex Mundi international network, Steptoe offers clients seamless international support. The firm has represented clients in over 250 trade remedy cases, including many involving companies from non-market economies like China.
Steptoe's IP practice provides litigation and advisory counsel to companies in a variety of industries including technology, life sciences, media and entertainment, and fashion. Its copyright team advises on everything from infringement disputes to digital distribution, while its patent lawyers guide clients through litigation, licensing, and prosecution across industries.
As global trade and regulatory environments grow more complex, Steptoe continues to help clients protect their innovations, expand market access, and manage risk with confidence.
The full results of the awards can be read at China Business Law Journal.
About Steptoe
In more than 110 years of practice, Steptoe has earned an international reputation for vigorous representation of clients before governmental agencies, successful advocacy in litigation and arbitration, and creative and practical advice in structuring business transactions. Steptoe has more than 500 lawyers and other professional staff across offices in Beijing, Brussels, Chicago, Hong Kong, Houston, London, Los Angeles, New York, San Francisco, and Washington. For more information, visit www.steptoe.com.