Recently, CLECSS (China Legal Education and Career Seminar Series), officially announced the results of its 2025 “Top 10 Outstanding Young Lawyers” (Lawyer Category). Leslie Xu, Head of Chang Tsi's Shanghai office, was selected for his deep legal expertise, exceptional cross-border practice experience, and significant contributions to the field of intellectual property. This recognition not only affirms his personal achievements but also reflects the firm's commitment to cultivating top legal talent and delivering high-end IP legal services.

Leslie Xu holds a doctorate in law and has studied in China, the United States, and Germany. He is a recipient of the prestigious Humboldt Research Fellowship (awarded by the German Chancellor) and the EU International Exchange Fellowship, and has developed a strong academic foundation in comparative legal systems. His research focuses on intellectual property law, competition law, and cross-border legal practice. He has published widely in leading domestic and international legal journals and has been invited to present at numerous academic and professional conferences in China and abroad.

In practice, Leslie Xu leads a cross-regional team based in Shanghai and Beijing, serving both domestic and international clients across industries including consumer goods, manufacturing, hospitality, technology, finance, and energy. His areas of expertise span a broad spectrum of services such as IP prosecution and enforcement strategy, trademark and copyright litigation and non-litigation dispute resolution, administrative enforcement, due diligence, IP licensing, domain name disputes, unfair competition, and antitrust matters. He has advised Chinese companies on IP disputes across EU jurisdictions and has worked closely with both Chinese and European businesses on brand licensing, technology collaboration, and related legal matters.

Under his leadership, the firm's Shanghai Office has continued to grow steadily, becoming a key operational hub in East China and the Yangtze River Delta region. The office focuses on complex IP dispute resolution, cross-border IP strategy, and full-lifecycle legal services for technology-driven companies. The team is composed of a new generation of lawyers with diverse academic and professional backgrounds, fluent in multiple languages and equipped with international legal experience. Leveraging the firm's strong reputation in the IP sector, the Shanghai office continues to expand its collaboration with multinational clients, research institutions, and fast-growing businesses—earning high praise across the industry.

As a platform dedicated to promoting the next generation of legal professionals, CLECSS emphasizes not only professional competence and practical ability, but also a lawyer's long-term impact on society and the legal profession. Leslie Xu's selection is not only a recognition of his personal accomplishments but also a testament to Chang Tsi's strategic investment in developing young legal talent. The firm remains committed to a development philosophy rooted in talent, professionalism, and global vision, and will continue to strengthen its capabilities and network while partnering with outstanding legal professionals to advance the development of IP governance and legal innovation in China and beyond.