Herbert Smith Freehills, Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer and Skadden Arps Slate Meagher & Flom are among the firms nominated for International Law Firm of the Year at the China Law & Practice Awards.

Vying for the showcase category for indigenous Chinese players are firms including King & Wood Mallesons (KWM), Fangda Partners, JunHe and Han Kun Law Offices.