China

China's economy is growing at above 8 per cent and its companies are going global - how will Chinese law firms act internationally? The Law Society is delighted to announce that partners from more than 10 ambitious Chinese law firms from Beijing, Shanghai and several tier two markets will visit the UK from 22 - 24 March 2010, including well-known King & Wood and Jun He Law Offices.

Earlier this year the Law Society signed a strategic agreement with the Shanghai Bar which enables us to help firms develop links and business opportunities with their Chinese counterparts in what is an important and growing regional legal centre in China. As part of this agreement English solicitors will exchange expertise with local Chinese law firms and deliver training in many key areas of international practice.

Earlier this year the Law Society signed a strategic agreement with the Shanghai Bar which enables us to help firms develop links and business opportunities with their Chinese counterparts in what is an important and growing regional legal centre in China. As part of this agreement English solicitors will exchange expertise with local Chinese law firms and deliver training in many key areas of international practice.

As the only leading economy that is not in recession, China's role on the world stage has never been so important. The Law Society's first 'Think China' event will take place in Sheffield on 22 April to build on the region's already strong links with the China market.