On May 27, 2025, following in-depth research and analysis of China’s legal market, and upon approval by the Asia Pacific Media Foundation, the internationally renowned media GRCD officially announced the final list of “ 2025 GRCD Lawyer of Choice: Antitrust Lawyer”. Bingling Zhao, a senior partner at Zhonglun W&D Law Firm, was honored with this distinction in recognition of her professional expertise and outstanding achievements in the fields of competition and antitrust laws.

 

Attorney Profile

Bingling Zhao
Senior Partner, Zhonglun W&D Law Firm
Email: zhaobingling@zlwd.com

Lawyer Zhao boasts nearly 20 years of professional experience and currently serves as the Director of the Professional Committee of Competition, Antitrust, and Compliance Law of Zhonglun W&D Law Firm. She is also an antitrust expert at the expert database of Beijing Municipal Bureau of Market Supervision and Administration. She has long provided cross-border legal services and competition law services to Fortune Global 500 companies, large state-owned enterprises, domestic corporate groups, unicorn companies, and high-net-worth clients. Leveraging her profound theoretical expertise in competition law, nearly two decades of practical experience, and a multicultural background, lawyer Zhao possesses a deep understanding of the commercial needs of large enterprises. She excels at simplifying complex cross-jurisdictional and interdisciplinary issues, swiftly identifying core challenges, and leading her team in delivering precise, practical legal services and holistic solutions. Her exceptional service has earned consistent acclaim from numerous clients.

 

Lawyer Zhao also serves as an arbitrator at the Beijing Arbitration Commission. Prior to joining Zhonglun W&D Law Firm, she worked at the renowned U.S. law firm Sidley Austin LLP and the headquarters of Siemens China Ltd.

Lawyer Zhao holds a Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) and a Master of Laws (LL.M.) from the Renmin University of China Law School, a Master’s degree from the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE), and a Doctorate in Law from the University of International Business and Economics.

 

About GRCD

       GRCD is a professional media outlet under the Asia Pacific Media Foundation(APMF), specializing in corporate governance, risk management, and compliance. Headquartered in Singapore, it provides clients across the Asia-Pacific region with professional services such as ratings and consulting. The industry news, ratings, and research reports it publishes have garnered widespread attention within the sector.