中联律师事务所

ESTABLISHED IN 2008

Chairman of National Management Committee: Han Deyun
Head of National Executive Committee: Paul Zhou
Number of partners: 300
Number of associates: 1,200

Firm Overview

SGLA Law Firm (SGLA) was jointly founded by members of the former Sino-Global Legal Alliance, a leading alliance recognised by international rating agencies. SGLA is now a large complex of top regional firms serving the needs of both our domestic and international clients. SGLA represents the first attempt at the “N+1” model in China’s legal profession. This model allows for close, diversified, long-term partnerships between multiple firms under one brand based on mutual recognition in management concepts, business standards and strategic planning. SGLA is headquartered in Shanghai and has now set up its first batch of more than 20 offices across key regional cities.

Compared with other professional service providers, we focus on helping our clients navigate through the diverse and complex Chinese market by providing comprehensive and valuable risk management services backed by our abundant regional resources and experience. Through unique and sound strategic partnerships, we have long been offering professional insights for our clients to manage the risks of cross-regional and transnational operations. We provide not only highly consistent legal services at any time, but also the highest quality advice and assistance for important matters.

We aim to grow with our clients and are willing to listen to their ideas and learn the trends of their industries. We will combine a global vision with local resources and experience to build a holistic, client-centric, professional service system to ensure that we will be trusted in the next 10 to 20 years, and beyond.

Key Practice Areas

Banking and finance; Private equity and funds; Insurance law; Shipping; Securities and capital markets; Asset-backed securitisation and derivatives; Disposal, bankruptcy and restructuring of non-performing asset; Intellectual property rights; Labour law; Corporate business; Corporate and M&A; Criminal and compliance; Regulatory compliance of government and state-owned assets; Cybersecurity and data protection; Corporate investigation/anti-corruption; Tax; Family affairs and wealth structuring; Infrastructure and urban renewal; Real estate and construction engineering; International investment and international trade; Dispute resolution.

Industry Sector

Culture, entertainment and sports; Technology, media and telecommunications (TMT); Tourism and hospitality; Healthcare and pharmaceuticals; Education and training; Energy, mining and environmental protection; National defence and military industry.