“The revamped CITIC Square where our new home is located offers a diversified and engaging space, which is perfect for a people-oriented business like ours,” said Karen Yiqin Fan, the Head of Dorsey’s Shanghai office.
Dorsey’s first office in Mainland China opened in 2001. It delivers top-notch legal offerings across a variety of areas including multinational general corporate, cross-border M&A and asset reorganization, PE/VC, and capital markets services. Aligning with Dorsey’s commitment to highest-quality service, its lawyers help clients navigate through complex cross-border transactions.
Dorsey & Whitney is one of the rare international law firms awarded an associate membership to the Shanghai Bar Association. The office also received a China Business Law Journal Deal of the Year Award for 2022 and 2021, and is named a Notable Firm: M&A by IFLR1000 APAC Rankings 2022-2023 and by ALB M&A Rankings 2022. Additionally, Partner and Shanghai Office Head Karen Yiqin Fan was recognized by China Business Law Journal’s 2023 Rising Stars awards, honoring China’s up-and-coming legal achievers, as well as a Rising Star Partner by IFLR1000 APAC Rankings 2023.
Located in Shanghai’s business district, CITIC Square is home to the world’s most successful multinational companies, delivering an international standard of commercial accommodation in the heart of Shanghai’s business district. Guests can access the Shanghai Metro system within a short walking distance.
Clients have relied on Dorsey as a valued business partner since 1912. With locations across the United States and in Canada, Europe, and the Asia-Pacific region, Dorsey provides results-oriented, grounded counsel for its clients' legal and business needs. Dorsey represents a number of the world's most successful companies from a wide range of industries, including banking & financial institutions; development & infrastructure; energy & natural resources; food, beverage & agribusiness; healthcare & life sciences; and technology.
