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Guoyao Qindao Law Firm, established in 1956, is a leading large-scale comprehensive law firm in China. Currently, it has nearly 20 branches and 800 practicing lawyers and staff members. With a wide range of specialized fields, we provide clients with efficient, high-quality, and comprehensive professional one-stop services. "Steady and far-reaching, pursuing excellence, building a century-old law firm" is our commitment to becoming a top-tier law firm, recognized by society and valued by clients. We uphold high standards of quality, efficiency, and professionalism, offering clients an elite team with a legal perspective that actively integrates into Chinas legal development. We contribute to industrial integration, global economic transformation, create value, and give back to society.

 

"As rivers converge to form the sea, a phoenix seeks out the sycamore tree." We have always believed that talent is the foundation of development. We have established a comprehensive talent selection and employment mechanism, uniting our team with shared beliefs and values, building an unstoppable elite team. Our lawyers are graduates of renowned domestic and international law schools, possessing strong academic backgrounds and rich practical experience. Most have over 10 years of professional experience and hold multiple qualifications, such as tax advisers, accountants, and patent agents, as well as multilingual capabilities. Many are appointed as long-term legal advisers to government agencies. This exceptional team with deep theoretical knowledge and refined practical skills serves as the solid foundation for Guoyao Qindao's high-quality development.

 

We have been honored as a "National Advanced Party Organization in the Legal Industry," awarded the "May Day Labor Award," recognized as a "National Outstanding Law Firm," and awarded "First-Class Collective Merit" by the Ministry of Justice. Additionally, we are an "Advanced Unit for Building a Civilized Industry," a "National Legal Service Industry Civilized Service Window," an "Advanced Collective of Integrity," and an "Advanced Unit for Serving SMEs Nationwide." Our firm has received over a hundred honors at various levels and has garnered widespread attention and recognition from international rating agencies and media, including Chambers, Asian Legal Business (ALB), China Business Law Journal, and IFLR1000. We have also established direct cooperation with numerous domestic and international law firms, law schools, and legal research institutions, fostering growth for law students and practitioners, and supporting collaborative development within the legal community.

 

With a spirit of great love and gratitude, we uphold the solemn vow of "loyalty to the people" and embrace the ideal of "serving the public through our profession." We care about the growth of young people through initiatives like scholarship funds and legal education in schools, and we provide free legal services to vulnerable groups, actively participating in the development of legal systems in remote regions like Tibet and Guizhou. Over the years, we have built a comprehensive, multidimensional, and sustainable public welfare legal service mechanism, creating public service brands that are supported by the government, recognized by society, and appreciated by the public, showcasing Guoyao Qindaos responsibility and commitment as a leading firm and receiving widespread acclaim.

 

"Faith as steady as Mount Tai, law illuminating China" this mission guides us as we navigate the changing global economic landscape, advancing steadily amidst challenges. In the future, we will establish an even more refined, efficient, and professional legal service system, continuously innovating in management models, professional development, and teamwork. With sincerity, integrity, pioneering spirit, and excellence, we commit to national development and global transformation.

 

"Daring to lead the way, pursuing excellence and reaching new heights." An international century-old law firm is on the rise...

Law Firm Culture
Talent Philosophy
Respect character, inspire value
Cherish relationships, encourage growth
Service Philosophy
Corporate risk controller, creator of legal value
Spirit
Act with a spirit of great love, live with gratitude
Mission
Faith as steady as Mount Tai, law illuminating China
Values
Steady and far-reaching, pursuing excellence
Positioning
Established in 1956, building a century-old law firm
Development History
1956.12
In December 1956, the Shandong Provincial Department of Justice issued Notice No. 207, deciding to establish the Qingdao Legal Advisory Office.
1980.08
In August 1980, the Qingdao Municipal Party Committee issued Notice [1980] No. 120, announcing the reinstatement of the "Qingdao Legal Advisory Office."
1989.04
In April 1989, Qingdao Municipal Bureau of Justice issued Notice No. 7, renaming Qingdao Legal Advisory Office to Qingdao Law Firm.
1995.08
In August 1995, Qingdao Municipal Bureau of Justice issued [1995] No. 18 notice, renaming Qingdao Law Firm as Qingdao Qindao Law Firm.
1999.07
In July 1999, Qingdao Municipal Bureau of Justice issued [1999] No. 18 notice, renaming Qingdao Qindao Law Firm as Shandong Qindao Law Firm.
2009.05
In May 2009, with approval from the Shandong Provincial Department of Justice, Guoyao Law Firm was established.
2013.02
In February 2013, Guoyao Law Firm officially relocated its office to the Shandong Administrative Institute.
2016.01
In January 2016, the Department of Justice of Shandong Province approved the reform of Qindao Law Firm into a special general partnership law firm.
2016.10
In January 2016, the Shandong Provincial Department of Justice approved Qindao Law Firm’s transition to a special general partnership law firm.
2019.07
In July 2019, Qindao Law Firm and Guoyao Law Firm were honored as Advanced Party Organizations in the National Legal Industry.
2021.05
On May 18, 2021, Guoyao Qindao Law Firm was officially formed through a merger.
2021.08
On August 31, 2021, Guoyao Qindao opened a new chapter, uniting efforts to create the future—the first equity partners meeting of Guoyao Qindao Law Firm for 2021 was successfully held.
2022.03
On March 31, 2022, the Shandong Provincial Department of Justice approved the establishment of Guoyao Qindao Maijiarong (Qingdao) Joint Venture Law Firm, launching a new model of foreign-related legal services.
2022.08
On August 19, 2022, the Shandong Provincial Department of Justice approved the establishment of Shandong Guoyao Qindao (SCO Demonstration Zone) Law Firm.
2024.02
2024年2月,上海市司法局批准设立国曜琴岛(上海)律师事务所,标志着国曜琴岛以全球化视野开启国际化发展的重要里程碑。
Awards & Honors
  • National Level
  • Provincial Level
  • Municipal Level
National Advanced Party Organization in the Legal Industry
——National Lawyers’ Party Committee of the Communist Party of China
May Day Labor Award
——All-China Federation of Trade Unions
First-Class Collective Merit
——Ministry of Justice of the People's Republic of China
National Outstanding Law Firm
——All China Lawyers Association
Advanced Unit in National Industry Civilization Building
——Central Steering Committee for Spiritual Civilization
Civilized Service Window in the National Legal Service Industry
——Ministry of Justice of the People's Republic of China
Ministerial-Level Civilized Law Firm
——Ministry of Justice of the People's Republic of China
Advanced Collective in Integrity
——Ministry of Justice of the People's Republic of China
Advanced Unit for Serving Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises Nationwide
——China Small and Medium Business Enterprises Association;Organizing Committee of the China SME Entrepreneur Annual Meeting
Outstanding Youth Rights Protection Post
——Communist Youth League of Shandong Province;Office of the Shandong Provincial Comprehensive Management of Public Security;People’s Procuratorate of Shandong Province
Youth Civilization Unit
——Communist Youth League of Shandong Province;Shandong Provincial Department of Justice
Provincial Civilized Law Firm
——Shandong Provincial Department of Justice;Shandong Lawyers Association
Advanced Party Organization in the Shandong Legal Industry
——Shandong Lawyers’ Party Committee of the Communist Party of China
Outstanding Law Firm of Shandong
——Shandong Provincial Department of Justice;Shandong Lawyers Association
Second-Class Collective Merit
——Shandong Provincial Department of Justice (awarded seven Second-Class Collective Merits across the provincial judicial administration system)
Provincial Civilized Unit
——Shandong Committee for Spiritual Civilization Building
Top Ten Law Firms in Shandong
——Shandong Provincial Department of Justice
Advanced Law Firm of Shandong
——Shandong Provincial Department of Justice;Shandong Lawyers Association
Advanced Collective in the Judicial Administration System in Shandong
——Shandong Provincial Department of Justice
Jinan SME Public Service Demonstration Platform
——Jinan Bureau of Industry and Information Technology
Jinan Legal Aid Case Acceptance Department
——Jinan Legal Aid Committee
Jinan Criminal Legal Aid Lawyers Group
——Jinan Legal Aid Committee
Advanced Collective in Jinan Legal Aid Work
——Jinan Legal Aid Committee
Teaching Practice Base of the School of Law, University of Jinan
——University of Jinan
Advanced Grassroots Party Organization
——Communist Party Committee of Jinan Bureau of Justice
Advanced Collective in Citywide Judicial and Administrative Work
——Jinan Bureau of Justice
Outstanding Law Firm of Jinan
——Jinan Lawyers Association
Academic Member of the World Congress on Medical Law
Academic Member of the World Congress on Medical Law
2020 ALB China Law Awards
2020 “Eastern and Central China Law Firm Award” and “Most Promising Law Firm of the Year Award”
2021 ALB China Regional Legal Awards
2021 “Coastal Area Managing Partner Award” and “Annual Law Firm in Northern Coastal Area Award”
Nominated for the inaugural IFLR1000 China Awards
Shandong’s “Best Law Firm of the Year” Ranking
IFLR1000 China Ranking
IFLR1000 China Ranking: Shandong (Financial and Corporate)
Chambers Ranking
Chambers Ranking: Eastern Coastal Region Law Firm (Corporate and Commercial)
Awarded “Outstanding Comprehensive Strength Law Firm” by China Business Law Journal
China Business Law Journal: Law Firm with Outstanding Comprehensive Strength
Professional Qualifications
External Contacts
In February 2004, joined ADVOC, an international network of independent law firms.
ADVOC International Network of Independent Law Firms Founded in the 1980s, ADVOC is a leading international network of independent law firms, spanning 73 countries and 203 cities with 92 member law firms and 5,500 lawyers. ADVOC has an informal partnership with LEX Africa, creating a vast network of over 10,000 lawyers. ADVOC’s mission is to support clients in achieving their international business objectives by providing personalized legal solutions. Member firms have extensive experience in their regions, enabling swift responses to client needs and fostering collaboration built on expertise and trust. In February 2004, Guoyao Qindao Law Firm joined ADVOC, playing an important role in promoting and supporting the network’s collaborative efforts. Through the ADVOC platform, Guoyao Qindao collaborates with member firms worldwide, providing services in international litigation, maritime and shipping disputes, cross-border investment, and intellectual property disputes.