China

Our one-stop legal service combines extensive experience with a dedicated, client-focused team. We are easy to work with and fully committed to understanding your business and goals. Our lawyers are fluent in Mandarin, Cantonese, and other languages, and are familiar with Chinese culture, business etiquette, and nuances.

As one of the few UK law firms specialising in legal services for Chinese businesses and private clients and having the Chinese market knowledge to support British companies doing business in China, we take pride in offering a personalised, distinctive approach.

Additionally, we have created the 'UK-China Legal Exchange' platform and the 'UK-China Private Wealth Forum', designed to support corporate and private clients on UK-China cross-border matters. These platforms foster collaboration among industry professionals, allowing you to exchange practical experience, ideas, and market insights. Our goal is to provide not just expert legal advice, but also guidance on navigating cross-cultural dynamics.

If you're interested in participating, register here.

Corporate Support for Chinese Businesses Investing in the UK

We act for Chinese-owned companies across sectors, helping them set up, expand, invest and operate confidently in the UK.

We offer:

• Cross-border M&A, structuring and joint ventures
• Corporate governance and capital markets expertise
• Regulatory advice including FCA and PRA compliance
• Support with employment, tax, commercial contracts, real estate and dispute resolution 

Our team combines UK legal knowledge with cultural fluency, offering practical, strategic solution tailored to Chinese businesses.

Financial Services offering for Chinese FS companies in the UK 

We are trusted legal partners to banks, securities firms, fintechs, funds, insurers and investment platforms operating across the financial services sector, and provide tailored legal solutions to Chinese firms operating in the UK. 

 We assist with:

• Commercial loans, bonds, investment structures, regulatory advice 
• Leveraged lending, structured finance, funds, Venture Capital Trusts, 
• Listing, IPO-related corporate advice and employment
• Anti-money Laundering Compliance, conduct of business, investigations, financial crime & fraud 

Our cross-disciplinary team combines deep sector knowledge with a commercial approach, enabling clients to navigate evolving regulatory frameworks, support growth, and manage risk with confidence.

Private Client Services for Chinese Individuals and Families

Whether you’re relocating to the UK or managing international assets, we provide discreet, practical legal support tailored to your family’s needs.

We can help with:

• Immigration, pre-arrival tax planning, family home and schooling
• Buying and financing UK real estates and investments
• Protecting your wealth and succession through lifetime planning, trusts and tax-efficient structures
• Wills, pre-/post-nups, family, power of attorney, and administration of estate 

Our goal is to make complex issues simple so you can focus on what matters most.

Supporting British companies and individuals doing business and working in China

We act for UK-based companies, its employees and expatriates expanding into and working in China, supporting marketing entry, growth and ongoing operations. 

We work with local partners and advise on:

• China-focused business expansion, joint ventures and strategic partnerships
• Market entry insights, structuring and legal compliance
• Regulatory and governance advice, including inbound China requirements
• UK-China cross-border tax planning and compliance
• Ongoing support with secondment, commercial contracts and dispute resolution 

Our team combines UK legal expertise with deep experience of the Chinese market, working with trusted local advisers to deliver practical, commercially focused solutions for businesses entering or scaling in China. 

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