About the Firm
Over four decades of dedicated practice, Zeda Law Firm has grown into one of Zhejiang’s largest and most comprehensive law firms. Founded in 1984 as Zheda Law Firm and restructured in 2001, it is among the first batch of National Outstanding Law Firms.
Today Zeda operates 29 offices with 1,200+ professionals, including 55+ professors and doctoral advisors and 300+ PhDs and master’s degree holders. Over 60 lawyers graduated from renowned law schools worldwide and offer services in Chinese, English, French, German, Japanese and Korean.
With eight litigation departments and 25 non-litigation practice studios, Zeda has served 1,000+ state-owned enterprises, 200+ government bodies, 300+ public institutions and 100+ listed companies.
Our Philosophy
Benevolence
Nourishing all things; bearing social responsibility.
Integrity
Upholding professional ethics; clients first.
Uprightness
Based on facts and the law.
Responsibility
Pursuing justice as a reliable third party.
Zeda Cases · National “Firsts”
Over 20 landmark cases of national “first-of-its-kind” significance
First Citizen-vs-Government Rights Case
Atty. Hu Jianmiao · Cangnan administrative lawsuit that helped give rise to China’s Administrative Litigation Law.
Milestone of Criminal Justice
Atty. Ruan Fangmin · The “Zhang uncle-nephew” case: from death sentence to acquittal over a decade.
First Word-Mark Copyright Case
Atty. Li Yongming · Guo Shifu v. Wahaha “Wahaha” word-mark copyright case.
Case Propelling the Franchise Law
Atty. Qian Liang · Wantusuli franchise contract dispute.
First “Embryo Transfer” Case
Atty. Zheng Suya · The first case of a woman’s reproductive rights in China.
First Virtual Property Case in Zhejiang
Atty. Feng Ge & Tong Binchao · 2004 virtual property dispute.
Honors & Qualifications
Selected honors over the years
2026
Ranked in Chambers Greater China Guide
2025
Top 100 Outstanding Brand-Influence Law Firms
2024
Hangzhou Lawyers Association Collective Commendation; Key Contributor Enterprise
2021
Zhejiang Outstanding Law Firm in COVID-19 Response
2005
National Outstanding Law Firm (first batch)
2003
Zhejiang Civilized Law Firm