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Asia calling: Linklaters and CMS confirm local law capability in Shanghai and Hong Kong

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Marco Cillario
20 June 2018
Asia

Recent announcements from Linklaters and CMS have provided a fillip to international firms looking to gain a surer footing in China.

Linklaters announced in May that it had finally received the green light to practise Chinese law through a joint operations agreement with Shanghai outfit Zhao Sheng Law Firm.

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