Dorsey & Whitney LLP has been recognized as one of the Best International Law Firms in the 2026 China Business Law Awards, the publication's highest distinction for international firms. Dorsey earned recognition in 16 categories overall, marking the Firm's 10th consecutive year of recognition among the top-performing firms serving the China market.

Dorsey was one of only 10 international law firms recognized in the Best International Law Firms category.

Dorsey was recognized in the following categories:

General Awards 

  • Best International Law Firms 
  • Pro Bono

Practice Awards

  • Corporate Compliance 
  • Cross-Border Litigation 
  • Data Protection & Privacy 
  • Employment & Labor 
  • Government & Public Policy 
  • International Trade 
  • IP (Copyright) 
  • IP (Patent) 
  • IP (Trademark) 
  • Taxation

Sector Awards

  • Automotive, Industrials, and Manufacturing 
  • Energy & Natural Resources 
  • Insurance & Reinsurance 
  • Internet & E-Commerce

China Business Law Awards recognize the most outstanding law firms across various professional fields for 2025. Winners are selected based on nominations from China-focused corporate counsel and legal professionals worldwide, submission materials from hundreds of law firms, along with extensive market research conducted by China Business Law Journal. The publication also considers client feedback, significant transactions and matters, and the overall impact of firms' work in the China market.