ESTABLISHED IN 1912
Managing Partner: Ray Liu (Beijing)
Number of professionals: 700+
Firm Overview
Formed in 1912 in Minneapolis, Dorsey & Whitney LLP is a leading international law firm with 110 years of history. Dorsey has over 700 lawyers and professionals in 20 offices throughout the United States and in Canada, Europe and the Asia-Pacific region. We provide an integrated, proactive approach to our clients’ legal and business needs around the globe.
Dorsey is proud of its century-long and distinguished service to its clients. Among our many distinguished alumni is former U.S. Vice President Walter Mondale who opened the U.S. Consulate General Guangzhou, and vigorously promoted the economic cooperation and friendship between China and the United States.
Dorsey has long been committed to China and the entire Asia-Pacific region. The firm opened its Hong Kong office in 1995, its Shanghai office in 2001 and its Beijing office in 2015. Dorsey’s China-focused team works across continents with a worldwide view, whether helping U.S., European and other international entities successfully conduct business in China, or helping Chinese companies achieve their business goals in the U.S., Europe and around the globe.
Our dedicated team provides clients with truly seamless multi-jurisdictional legal solutions with both international perspective and in-depth local expertise. Our lawyers are deep connected to local communities, and are fully aware of the complex legal issues faced by local clients. Our representation spans a wide range of practice areas and industries and some matters are particularly high-profile attracting massive media focus.
Key Practice Areas
As an international law firm, Dorsey provides full legal services across a wide range of industries in corporate and cross-border M&A, international dispute resolution, capital markets, PE/VC, intellectual property (including IP litigation), banking and finance, restructuring and insolvency, data protection and privacy, sanctions/export control, government enforcement & corporate investigations, wealth management, among others.
Independent intelligence on this law firm
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Testimonials
Li Chaotian, deputy general manager of the compliance department at Generali China Asset Management, who has many years of insurance experience, says it is important for law firms to understand federal and state laws. “Dorsey & Whitney is well aware of the rhythm of the US lawsuit and the potential risks,” says Li. “They assisted us and the client to obtain a settlement at an earlier time in a case and saved millions of dollars for us, and this case was finally closed in 2019.”
China Business Law Awards 2020
Notable Deals
Recognised by China Business Law Journal as Deals of the Year
| Eddingpharm Group acquires Eli Lilly China rights | 2019 | US$375 million | Details |
Contact us
Beijing
Twin Towers (West), Suite 1503-1505
B12 Jianguomenwai Avenue
Chaoyang District, Beijing
Tel: +86 (10) 8513-5900
Email: liu.ray@dorsey.com
Contact: Ray Sirui Liu
Shanghai
Kerry Parkside, Suite 807-808
No. 1155 Fang Dian Road
Pudong, Shanghai 201204
Tel: +86 (21) 6288-2323
Email: fan.yiqin.karen@dorsey.com
Contact: Karen Yiqin Fan
Hong Kong
Alexandra House, 28th Floor
No. 18 Chater Road, Central
Tel: +(852) 2526-5000
Email: chan.simon@dorsey.com
Contact: Simon Chan
Website
www.dorsey.com
