Firm Profile
One of the first five foreign law firms granted a licence in Beijing in 1992, Hogan Lovells Beijing office is now one of the largest of all Beijing-based international law firms. With five partners and over 35 lawyers, we provide our local and international clients with a full service offering in relation to both outbound and inbound transactions.
Independent market surveys regularly highlight our capability, pedigree, and excellent reputation. We are the only international law firm able to assist clients in most major cities in China through our membership of the Sino-Global Legal Alliance (SGLA), a selected group of leading Chinese law firms located in 13 cities across the country. Additionally, Hogan Lovells has an established relationship with many government agencies including the State Assets Supervision and Administration Commission (SASAC) and the Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM).
Hogan Lovells’ Business Restructuring and Insolvency (BRI) practice is well placed to advise corporates and their stakeholders on their options. Our team comprises highly experienced lawyers based in the financial hubs of Europe, the Middle East, Asia, North America, and South America. We are supported on every transaction by leading individuals from across the firm in key areas such as capital markets, litigation, real estate, employment, intellectual property, and pensions.
We advise a wide variety of stakeholders in restructuring and insolvency cases, including distressed borrowers; senior, junior, and subordinated debt providers; shareholders; directors; trustees; and suppliers to a distressed borrower. We also act for investors looking to buy into a distressed situation at either the debt or equity level. Our team has great experience in all formal insolvency procedures, whether used as part of a work-out or as an exit solution for a distressed corporate.
Winner for ‘Restructuring of the Year’ at the China Law & Practice Awards, 2009
Top-tier foreign firm ranking for 'Restructuring and Insolvency' in China by Chambers Asia, 2010 and 2011
