Core Insights - The Hurun Research Institute released its first legal industry ranking, the "2026 Hurun Smart List: Top 100 Recommended Law Firms in Greater China" on November 1 [1] - King & Wood Mallesons ranked first, handling legal advisory projects for 40 companies listed in the CSI 300 Index, with a total market capitalization of 17 trillion yuan [1] - The ranking evaluated 100 law firms based on their ability to serve major enterprises and manage complex commercial projects, focusing on professional service capability, service assurance, and client satisfaction [1] Summary by Categories Ranking Details - King & Wood Mallesons is the top law firm, followed by Guohao Law Firm in second place and Zhonglun Law Firm in third [1] - The average number of practicing lawyers in the ranked firms is 1,424, covering 12 core cities [1] - The total market capitalization of the companies served by these law firms is nearly 60 trillion yuan [1] Geographic Distribution - Beijing has the highest number of ranked law firms at 50, followed by Shanghai with 19, and then Shenzhen and Hangzhou with 5 and 4 respectively [1] Evaluation Criteria - The evaluation was based on three dimensions: professional service capability (e.g., IPOs, long-term legal advisory for major listed companies), service assurance (e.g., scale and service regions), and client satisfaction [1]