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Paul, Weiss has one of the most dynamic China practices among international law firms, consistently earning us top-tier recognition in publications including Chambers & Partners. We first established our presence in Beijing in 1981 and thus have the longest continuous presence of any foreign law firm in mainland China. In 1983, we opened an office in Hong Kong and established a Hong Kong limited liability partnership.
Our multinational team of Western-trained, Chinese-speaking lawyers has a deep understanding of the Chinese legal system and international business transactions. Known as practical and creative problem solvers, we handle matters involving private equity and venture capital, outbound investments, foreign direct investments, mergers and acquisitions, corporate and project finance, joint ventures, restructuring, capital markets and internal investigations, including investigations under the U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA). We have played a role in a number of precedent-setting transactions in mainland China, including one of the largest-ever buyouts in China; one of the largest-ever private financings of a Chinese company; and several ground-breaking media, theme parks, gaming and other joint ventures with iconic U.S. entertainment, gaming and media companies.
