Shanghai permits Sino-foreign law firm alliances in FTZ

International and Chinese law firms are now allowed to offer joint services through a single office and exchange lawyers in the Shanghai FTZ. Foreign lawyers have praised the development as it finally provides a channel to practise PRC law

7 minute readFebruary 17, 2015 at 06:01 AM

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The Shanghai Bureau of Justice has issued guidelines that allow for increased cooperation between foreign and domestic law firms in the area. Seen as a step towards legal market liberalisation, the move provides opportunities for both international and PRC firms in the Shanghai Free Trade Zone (FTZ).

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