One of the leading law firms licensed in the People's Republic of China, TransAsia was established by attorneys who have been advising on investments into and out of China since the early 1980s.  With offices in Beijing, Shanghai, Hong Kong (associated) and Tokyo (alliance), and a team of 70 professionals, we are committed to providing quality, efficient and practical legal advice.

The majority of our lawyers are admitted to practice in the PRC; others are qualified in the United States, Australia, Hong Kong and Malaysia.  Our team of professionals has extensive knowledge of Chinese law and commercial practice.  Many of them have also written authoritative publications on PRC law, and advise government agencies on their specialized practice areas.

Practice Areas

TransAsia advises on a diverse range of areas, including market entry, regulatory approvals, corporate structuring, employment, commercial contracts, intellectual property, mergers & acquisitions, arbitration & litigation and crisis management.  We also handle partner selection, due diligence, full documentation and regulatory approvals.

To learn more about our specialized practice areas, please click on the links below:

• Labor & Employment
• TMT (Technology, Media & Telecoms)
• Advertising
• Anti-Monopoly (Anti-trust)
• Banking & Finance
• Capital Markets
• Consumer & Luxury Goods
• Corporate Accountability
• Corporate & Commercial
• Crisis Management
• Education
• Health Care & Medical
• Intellectual Property
• Mergers & Acquisitions
• Outbound Investment
• Private Equity & Venture Capital
• Real Estate & Construction
• Sports & Events

In addition to our specializations, we have substantial experience in building materials, semi-conductor and electronics, personal safety equipment, fire and security control, retail, insurance and other key sectors. 

Government Work

TransAsia has a close strategic relationship with the China Industrial Overseas Development & Planning Association under the National Development and Reform Commission of the PRC.  TransAsia cooperates with the Association to act as a bridge between Chinese corporations and their overseas partners for purposes of outbound international investments.  

We also work closely with various PRC government agencies that regularly seek our advice on new legislation and for the preparation of official English language translations.  Recently, TransAsia was invited by the SARFT to assist in the publication of China's Laws and Regulations on Radio, Film and Television (SARFT 2009).

Please visit our Government page for more information.

Representative Clients

TransAsia is proud to serve a broad range of blue-chip clients, including Adobe, Alibaba, ArcelorMittal, Bacardi-Martini, Bertelsmann, Cemex, Chevron, CNBC, DFS, Dow Jones, Electronic Arts, Ericsson, GE, IMG, LVMH, Microsoft, News Corporation, Schering-Plough, Sohu.com, Sperian Protection, Time Warner and Tyco International.

International

We work closely with a number of highly respected law firms internationally, including:

• Australia: Freehills
• Canada: Torys, LLP
• Chile: Grasty Quintana Majlis & Cia
• Germany: Heuking Kühn Lüer Wojtek
• Japan: TA Lawyers GKJ
• Poland: Gessel Attorneys at Law 
• United States:
  
  • Goulston & Storrs
  • Gunderson Dettmer Stough Villeneuve Franklin & Hachigian, LLP
  • Sherrard, German & Kelly, P.C.

Please visit our International page for more information.

Offices

TransAsia's main offices are located in Beijing and Shanghai.  The Beijing office focuses on telecommunications, media and technology matters as well as private equity.  Our Shanghai office advises on more traditional practice areas, including manufacturing, wholesale and retail, construction & real estate and luxury goods.  Both offices are also actively involved in our other practice areas, including employment and crisis management.

We have an alliance office in Tokyo and an associated office in Hong Kong.  Please visit the Contact Us page for details.