May 2018: Linklaters announces Joint Operations with Zhao Sheng Law Firm


>  Global law firm Linklaters receives regulatory approval for Joint Operations with Zhao Sheng Law Firm

>  Linklaters Zhao Sheng combines high-quality PRC law capability with Linklaters’ world class international experience


Global law firm Linklaters has announced it has received regulatory approval from the Shanghai Bureau of Justice for their Joint Operations with Zhao Sheng Law Firm.


Linklaters has been in a best friend relationship with Zhao Sheng Law Firm for some time and both firms are aligned in their aim to deliver high standards of exceptional client service.


The Joint Operations will combine Zhao Sheng Law Firm's focused and high-quality PRC law capability with Linklaters’ long-standing international experience, gained from working on significant and complex global transactions for multinational clients.


Gideon Moore, Linklaters Firmwide Managing Partner, said:

“We are delighted with the regulatory approval and the opportunity to build on our 40 years’ experience in China. Zhao Sheng Law Firm shares Linklaters’ quality, culture and values - the aim to be best in class. We want to support our clients on both their inbound and outbound projects and the Joint Operations will provide the seamless PRC and international advice required for this.”


William Liu, Head of China for Linklaters, added:

“Market shifts indicate that outbound work and high-end domestic transactions will become ever more important for our business. The Joint Operations will help us to protect our competitive advantage both in China and globally.”