UK-based law firm Kennedys has boosted its China practice by entering into a cooperation agreement with China’s AnJie Law Firm.

The agreement furthers both law firms’ strategies to tap into each other’s market. Under the terms of the agreement, AnJie’s Beijing and Shanghai offices will assist Kennedys on various legal matters including insurance disputes, regulatory matters, as well as antitrust competition advice and assistance in China.

Kennedys, on its part, will assist the Chinese firm to operate in the UK, Europe, Hong Kong ,Singapore, Dubai, Australian, New Zealand and Latin American markets.

“This cooperation progresses a long-term working relationship with AnJie, and marks the beginning of even closer ties for Kennedys with the People’s Republic of China,” said Nick Thomas, senior partner at Kennedys.