Renowned international law firms, Blumenthal Richter & Sumet (“BRS”) and Zhong Lun W&D (“ZLWD”), one of the largest law firm in the People’s Republic of China, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish an informal strategic alliance and inaugurate their collaborative "China Desk." The "China Desk," staffed by proficient Thai and Chinese attorneys, is ardently devoted to addressing the distinct needs of Chinese corporate clients conducting business in Thailand, as well as Thai companies investing in China.

The signing of the MoU was attended by BRS Senior Partner Andreas Richter, the driving force behind the China Desk practice. Also present were Partner Stefan Riedl, a distinguished expert in Corporate and Contract Law, as well as M&A, and Partner Weerasa Makepongtorn, a key member of the internationally acclaimed Real Estate & Hospitality team.

The event also welcomed Tongxin Xie, a Partner of ZLWD, who divides her time between Bangkok and Shanghai, and Wei Lin Liang, a Senior Partner of ZLWD based in Shanghai with over 30 years of experience in Chinese inbound and outbound foreign direct investment.

Tongxin plays a pivotal role in advising Chinese companies on their investments in Thailand. Collaborating closely with Andreas and his corporate team, her practice focuses on guiding Chinese clients through Thailand’s foreign investment framework, establishing foreign-owned subsidiaries, factory and  land acquisitions, securing Board of Investment promotions, and obtaining relevant licenses and permits.

Wei Lin, an authority in the Chinese foreign direct investment landscape, boasts a market-leading practice representing large-scale enterprises, including multinational corporations and leading Chinese conglomerates, in corporate governance, investments, mergers & acquisitions. He is also a veteran in helping Chinese companies establish their presence in Africa, the Middle East, and Latin America.

“BRS and ZLWD are committed to further developing and enhancing our cross-border expertise, enabling Chinese clients to successfully enter the Thai market and establish their business operations in Thailand and Southeast Asia,” remarks Andreas Richter. “I have known and worked with Wei Lin for over 15 years; our joint collaboration is based on mutual professional respect and a long and trusted personal friendship. My team and I eagerly anticipate working with Wei Lin and Tongxin to facilitate seamless cross-border transactions between China and Thailand.”