Shanghai / Beijing

For the latest news and discussion of developments in China law and business, visit our China Law Update.

The Shanghai Office was Sheppard Mullin's first overseas office and serves as the center of the Firm’s Asia practices.  In 2011, the firm opened its second China office in Beijing. With offices in both the business and government centers of China, we are well positioned to serve our clients interests in this part of the world.  Our offices handle international matters involving not only China but also Hong Kong, Taiwan, Korea, Japan, Singapore, the Philippines, and other markets in the region.

The attorneys and legal consultants in our China Offices have legal expertise in the corporate, commercial, trade, and disputes fields.  The Offices are fully integrated into the Firm’s established practice groups thus allowing for seamless service across borders and time zones.

The Offices provide a full range of legal services and has particular expertise in the following areas of practice:

• Foreign Direct Investment
• Emerging Companies and Venture Capital
• International Dispute Resolution
• Intellectual Property
• Restructuring
• Antitrust

The Shanghai office is led by Don Williams and the Beijing office is led by James Zimmerman.