Linklaters has a rich history in Asia and we’re still growing. Right now, we have around 170 lawyers in Beijing, Hong Kong and Shanghai, and over 260 altogether, in the region. But, as we prepare for massive growth, we need Chinese and international lawyers who can learn from each other, and develop the well-rounded technical and management skills we need to succeed.
Our people come from a huge variety of backgrounds and cultures, from all corners of the globe. You’d think we’d struggle to find parallels and common ground. However, the Linklaters traits soon shine through - whoever you talk to, and wherever they’re based. Our people have a real passion for working together, not just as colleagues but as friends too. We’re fiercely competitive, leading the way in a world where the best ideas will always win through. Finally, and perhaps most importantly, we’re ambitious: we want to make things happen on an international stage.
As for the work itself, we can guarantee constant challenge. It’s always different, largely because you can move around and perform different roles within Linklaters; and you never know what’s going to happen from one day to the next. The core focus of our work is international investment into and out of mainland China, so you’ll be working in a truly global environment. One that combines international prowess, technical skills and market experience with local knowledge, cultural awareness and linguistic capabilities. These skills are supported by high-quality systems and robust infrastructures. Everything’s geared up to ensure we give clients the highest level of advice on every single transaction.
As Zili Shao, our Managing Partner says, "All eyes are on China. It is a priority for Linklaters to be able to offer clients the support they need on the ground. We are working on more and more sophisticated deals here that are literally driving the agenda for legislative change."