Dorsey & Whitney LLP

Formed in 1912, Dorsey & Whitney is an international firm with more than 600 lawyers in the United States, Canada, Europe, and Asia. Many of the world’s most successful companies count on Dorsey to help them prosper in a highly competitive world.

Dorsey is proud of its century-long and distinguished service to its clients. Among our many distinguished alumni are former U.S. Vice President Walter Mondale who served the firm from 1987 until passing away in 2021. As Vince President, Mr. Walter Mondale opened the U.S. Consulate in Guangzhou and actively promoted economic cooperation and bilateral relations with China. In 2023, Gary Locke - former U.S. Ambassador to China, Secretary of Commerce under President Obama, and Governor of the State of Washington, has joined Dorsey as a Senior Advisor based in our Seattle office.

Dorsey has long been committed to China and the entire Asia-Pacific region, delivering full services and deeply connected to local markets. The firm opened its Hong Kong office in 1995, its Shanghai office in 2001 and its Beijing office in 2015. Our legal professionals are composed of a group of international lawyers with in-depth local expertise. They are qualified to practice in the U.S., Australia, England & Wales, Hong Kong SAR, New Zealand, as well as lawyers with China legal professional qualification certificate. Many of our lawyers have practiced law in various jurisdictions and are dually qualified.

Dorsey delivers full legal services and integrated, proactive approach, encompassing extensive transaction, compliance and disputes matters. Dorsey’s Asia-focused team works across continents with a worldwide view, whether helping U.S., European and other international entities successfully conduct business in Asia, or helping Asian companies achieve their business goals in the U.S., Europe and around the globe.

More information, please refer to www.dorsey.com.