Linklaters has pushed through with its long awaited plans to spin off part of its Shanghai office in order to practice local law under new Shanghai Free-Trade Zone (FTZ) rules.
Three partners and 16 lawyers will leave Linklaters’ China offices. It is understood they will join local firm Zhao Sheng after the two firms form a ‘best-friend’ relationship with the aim of establishing a joint operation office (JOO).
