US firm Nixon Peabody forms alliance with Hong Kong firm

US firm Nixon Peabody has established a presence in Hong Kong with the formation of an alliance with local boutique firm Cheng Wong Lam & Partners. The move will give the firm its second office China, alongside its Shanghai base. Partner James Griffiths of Cheng Wong Lam & Partners points out that the alliance is mutually beneficial, with Nixon Peabody positioning themselves in China’s lucrative legal market Cheng Wong Lam & Partners attracting inbound Hong Kong and China-related work from the Nixon Peabody network. Richard Langan Jr, the CEO and managing partner of Nixon Peabody, believes China will be the largest market by 2020 and as client flows shift to the region, so should their services.

US firm Nixon Peabody forms alliance with Hong Kong firm asia.legalbusinessonline.com Wed, Nov 24, 2010