O'Melveny is recognized as one of the leading international law firms in China, with a practice covering a broad range of industries, clients, and matters. It offers a unique combination of Chinese local know-how and international law firm excellence.
It has offices in Beijing, Hong Kong and Shanghai - the key commercial centers in China. Its Shanghai office, originally launched in the early 1990's, which is among the largest and oldest foreign law offices in China's most vibrant commercial center, serves clients in transactions throughout China. It is its largest office in Asia. Its Beijing office, licensed in 2002, is a substantial size and enjoys a vibrant practice. Its Hong Kong office practices Hong Kong law and US law and serves many international financial institutions, investment funds, and other clients operating in China and Southeast Asia.
It has participated in a large number of projects in a wide range of industries and sectors, including manufacturing, technology, financial institutions, retail, energy, entertainment and media, pharmaceuticals, semiconductors, sourcing, real estate, logistics, and many others. We also represent clients in a wide range of cross-border disputes, including pre-litigation planning, arbitration, litigation supervision, and coordination of proceedings in multiple jurisdictions.