Eversheds’ Asia managing partner on the opportunities thrown up by the globalising Chinese legal sphere
According to the Chinese zodiac, 2011 is the year of the golden rabbit, a year in which to catch the breath and calm the nerves. But not for Chinese law firms. The year has seen remarkable activity in the Chinese legal market, most recently a London office opening, a rumoured Sino-Australian hook-up and multiple lateral hires. And there is reportedly much more to come. This has caused Anglo-Saxon law firms to sit up and take notice.
