Law firms ‘Seizing new market opportunities’: Bakers gets first joint operation licence to practise Chinese law Tom Moore · 15 April 2015 · 2 min read China Baker McKenzie Long held at arm’s length by protectionist regulators, Baker & McKenzie has become the first international law firm to get permission to practise local law in China in a joint operation with Chinese firm FenXun Partners.Your limit of 1 article in 30 days is up. Please login for full access or subscribe. Corporate users - click here for simple access (no password needed). For more information, please contact [email protected] Related ContentMore in this category‘The centre of gravity for Southeast Asia’ – why PE investment is making Singapore increasingly attractiveLaw firmsKate Peacock8 May 2026Revolving Doors: US firms lead hiring as White & Case, Cleary, McDermott build across EuropeLaw firmsEliza Winter8 May 2026Trading Places: Paul Weiss and Kirkland grow in Houston, while Gibson Dunn hires S&C appellate co-headLaw firmsKate Peacock5 May 2026‘A somewhat unique position’: Quinn Emanuel opens second mainland China office in BeijingLaw firmsAlex Ryan14 Mar 2023International round-up: Fieldfisher opens third China office as Pinsents settles Madrid disputeLaw firmsTom Baker23 Aug 2018Breaking China – Bird & Bird signs co-operation agreement with local leader AllBrightLaw firmsKathryn McCann2 Nov 2017Revolving doors: Simpson Thacher, Latham, Sidley lead New Year London movesLaw firmsAnna Huntley9 Jan 2025Five partners vie to succeed Hoyland as Simmons managing partnerLaw firmsTom Cox7 Jan 2025‘Seize every opportunity’ – Paul Hastings partner Reena Gogna on City law, Suits and poetryLaw firmsAnna Huntley7 Jan 2025