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 categoryLondon duo get the nod as Baker McKenzie promotes 47 to partnershipLaw firmsTom Cox23 Jun 2026Bakers’ outgoing London chief on why the firm is doubling down on transactions in the CityLaw firmsTom Cox17 Jun 2026Global London 2026: US firms hit record scale as City investment reboundsLaw firm dataKate Peacock9 Jun 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 2025‘Seize every opportunity’ – Paul Hastings partner Reena Gogna on City law, Suits and poetryLaw firmsAnna Huntley7 Jan 2025Five partners vie to succeed Hoyland as Simmons managing partnerLaw firmsTom Cox7 Jan 2025