Global Law Office

Number of partners: 210+

Number of lawyers: 500+

Firm Overview:

One of China's most historic and long-established law firms: The history of Global Law Office (hereinafter the “GLO”) dates back to the establishment of China’s Legal Consultant Office of the Council for the Promotion of International Trade (hereinafter the “CCPIT”) in 1979. After years of persistent endeavours and development, the firm has become one of the largest and leading Chinese law firms.

Among the Most Prominent Large Comprehensive Law Firms in China: With profound legal knowledge, extensive practice experience, high professional dedication and a strong sense of professional ethics, the firm has proved its values and earned the trust of both domestic and foreign clients. It is highly recommended as a leading PRC law firm being recognised as such by both international and domestic legal ranking bodies and directories (Chambers and Partners, The Legal 500 and Asian Legal Business, etc.) and media for consecutive years.

Professional and excellent lawyer team: All of the firm's lawyers graduated from top law schools at home and abroad, most of whom hold advanced qualifications such as LL.M. or above. Some of the firm's partners are also qualified and have practiced law in the United States, the United Kingdom, Australia, Switzerland, Singapore, New Zealand, Hong Kong and other regions. Its lawyers have outstanding and diverse practice backgrounds, many of whom have worked in the courts, regulatory bodies top domestic and international law firms or industry leading corporations and institutions.

Comprehensive one-stop legal services: The firm provides comprehensive one-stop legal services for domestic and foreign clients from various sectors and industries and continues to help domestic and foreign clients achieve enduring and long-term success via its unique advantages. GLO is committed to a variety of industries, including but not limited to sub sectors such as banking, finance, insurance, securities, investment, trade, energy, mining, chemical engineering, steel, manufacturing, transportation, infrastructure and public facilities, life science and healthcare, telecommunication, media, and high technology, culture, entertainment & sports, real estate, hotel & leisure, catering and large consumption, and etc.

Innovative problem-solving abilities: Its lawyers are able to apply practical and constructive comprehensive legal solutions by integrating excellent professional law skills with sophisticated business knowledge so as to solve various complex and fast-changing matters. With leading professional innovative capabilities, GLO is adept at creatively designing transaction structures as well as details. Over the last four decades, GLO’s expertise has helped set the agenda for change through precedents involving many of the country’s ‘firsts’.

Client oriented service philosophy: Since its inception, GLO has been and remains committed to the mission of “serving domestic and international clients with a globalised vision, globalised team and globalised quality”. This has allowed the firm to always maintain a leading position in the industry in the midst of an ever-changing global economic environment.

Main Areas of Practice:

Anti-trust & Competition

Banking & Finance

Capital Market

Compliance & Risk Control

Corporate/Merger & Acquisition

Debt Restructuring & Corporate Liquidation/Bankruptcy

Digital Economy and Data Security

Dispute Resolution

Energy & Mining

Entertainment & Sports

Environment, Social & Governance (ESG)

Family Wealth Management and Succession

Insurance

Intellectual Property

Japan Business

Life Science & Healthcare

Labour & Employment

Outbound Investment

Private Equity & Investment Funds

Real Estate & Construction

Shipping

Labour & Employment

Tax

Telecom, Media & Technology

Trade & Customs

Transportation

Offices

Global Law Office (Beijing)

Global Law Office (Shanghai)

Global Law Office (Shenzhen)

Global Law Office (Chengdu)