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Firm overview

We provide a full suite of legal services from our offices in Beijing, Shanghai and Hong Kong SAR, advising our clients on a broad range of domestic, cross-border and multidisciplinary transactions, projects and disputes.

We have one of the most experienced China practices in the region. Our lawyers have the ability to advise on Hong Kong SAR, English, and U.S. law. Legal advice under the laws of the People’s Republic of China is provided by our joint operation partner, Shanghai Lang Yue Law Firm.

Address:
46th Floor, China World Tower A
No. 1 Jian Guo Men Wai Avenue, Beijing, 100004
Tel:+86 10 6535 4188 Web Address:https://www.aoshearman.com/en/global-coverage/asia-pacific/china
2026 Edition
IP transactions – foreign firms
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Lawyers at A&O Shearman analyse developments regarding UPC’s long-arm jurisdiction, including its scope and jurisdictional limits
A new claim filed by Ericsson, and a request for access to documents, were also among recent developments
After five IP partners left the firm for White & Case, the IP market could yet see more laterals
Legacy firm Allen & Overy agreed a high-profile tie-up with US firm Shearman & Sterling in May last year
In major recent developments, a confidentiality request was rejected, Samsung and its representative A&O Shearman secured a partial win, and EIP made a new hire
Working with Harvey and Microsoft, the firm has been at the forefront of developing AI tools for its lawyers, and is now exploring new projects and business models
Developments included an anti-anti-suit injunction being granted for the first time, and the court clarifying that it can adjudicate over alleged infringements that occurred before June 2023
A settlement between SharkNinja and Dyson, a costs dispute involving a pornography company, and people moves at Clifford Chance and Casalonga were among the top talking points
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