King & Wood

At King & Wood, we work with industry-makers, nation-builders and market-disrupters to drive growth and power innovation. Whether creating market firsts, designing new legal frameworks or building new approaches to old problems, we apply our collective intelligence to solve complex challenges and help our clients move their businesses forward. But what truly defines us is where we stand. We are both a Chinese firm and an international firm-deeply rooted in China while fully engaged with the global market. Our lawyers operate comfortably across legal systems, business cultures and regulatory environments, helping clients navigate the realities of cross-border investment, disputes and expansion.

Founded in 1993, King & Wood was among the first private partnership law firms to establish in China’s modern legal market. As China’s economy opened and globalised, we grew alongside our clients — supporting multinational companies investing in China while helping Chinese enterprises expand beyond its borders. Over three decades, we have played a role in many of the transactions, investments and disputes that have shaped China’s commercial landscape and its engagement with the global economy.

Today, our presence spans China's major commercial centres, including Beijing, Shanghai, Shenzhen, Guangzhou, Hong Kong SAR and other major cities. They are supported by offices in key international centres including New York, Los Angeles, Silicon Valley, Tokyo and Vancouver, covering Asia-Pacific, the Americas, Europe, the Middle East and Africa.

Our team of more than 520 partners and over 1,700 professionals combines local insight with international experience. A strong team of partners and professionals combines local insight and international experience. Our lawyers are qualified across multiple jurisdictions and work in several languages, enabling us to support clients operating across Asia, Europe, the Middle East, Africa and the Americas.