Perkins Coie to Close Beijing Office, Shift Strategic Focus to Shenzhen

by Hu Yangxiaoxiao 胡阳潇潇 |

Signage is seen outside of the law firm Perkins Coie at their legal offices in Washington, D.C., U.S., May 10, 2021. REUTERS/Andrew Kelly

 

Perkins Coie has commenced the process of closing its Beijing office and will shift its strategic focus in China to Shenzhen, the firm confirmed to ALB.

This move follows the firm’s decision…

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2024 ALB CHINA RANKINGS AND Law AWARDS Schedule | 2024 ALB China榜单和法律大奖安排

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2024 ALB China榜单和法律大奖安排