ALB特别报告 ALB Special Reports

The 17th Tianjin Trade Fair & Investment Talk gathered together hundreds of delegates in June, including state officials, business representatives and legal professionals. All participants came to discuss the economic development of Tianjin, and unravelling the impending opportunities driven by positive government policies and stimulus packages. About 940 major projects have led to an investment of nearly US$294bn in the region since 2007.

On track to become the financial and commercial centre of South-West China, Chengdu's legal industry is undergoing significant changes. Most are driven by growing demand in the middle and upper market segments. ALB reports

The Shanghai expo, themed “Better City, Better Life”, is expected to attract between 70 and 80 million visitors and will be a significant event for Shanghai. Aside from the opportunities brought by the World Fair, the city remains a key focus for international and domestic law firms.

The legal market in the Yangtze River Delta (YRD) region has undergone significant change in the past year. With the re-entrance of international conglomerates and the continued international aspirations of many domestic companies, the YRD region now offers expanded opportunities for lucrative practice.

Over the past 12 months, significant change has taken place in the legal market as domestic firms aggressively expand their practices in China. How will this affect workloads?

Built by entrepreneurs, Shenzhen continues to produce multinational corporations like Huawei, ZTE, Ping An, China Merchant Bank, Tencent and Vanke. The city's entrepreneurial spirit has also been witnessed in its law firms.