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Chambers lists AWA Asia in Asia-Pacific 2025 rankings

We are pleased to announce that Chambers and Partners recommends AWA Asia in the 2025 edition of its Asia-Pacific Guide.

In addition to the firm ranking, Ai-Leen Lim received a Band 1 individual ranking, and Ashley Zhao was ranked in the Up-and-Coming category.

Chambers and Partners included the following quotes and write-ups as part of its research:

“AWA Asia is amazingly fast at delivering even complex evaluations.”

“AWA always gives pragmatic advice, and their reports always include a recommendation. The firm is hands-on, personal, very timely and always on top of things.”

“Ai-Leen Lim maintains a highly active IP practice and is widely known for her experience handling trade mark, patent filings and oppositions, in addition to advising companies on portfolio management. She wins acclaim for her business acumen and client service. ‘Ai-Leen is pragmatic, pro-active and timely. Ai-Leen is simply the best.’

“Ashley Zhao is a partner in the Beijing office who is active on the full range of trade mark mandates, including registrations, cancellations, oppositions and prosecutions. ‘Ashely is experienced, timely and understands how the Chinese system differs from others to give pragmatic and useful advice. I have never seen anyone work as fast as Ashley Zhao on very complex matters.’

The Chambers Asia-Pacific Legal Guide 2025 brings together extensive, independent in-depth market analysis, and rankings of the leading law firms and professionals across the region.

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