DLA Piper > Shanghai, China > Firm Profile

‘DLA Piper has always been experts in handling the challenging Chinese trade mark landscape. Horace Lam has been great at building a team that can handle a large portfolio efficiently. They are incredibly responsive and can generate helpful and thorough work product quickly. I have not met many other teams in China that can provide this breadth of assistance on a large portfolio.’

‘Horace Lam is incredibly smart. While he will perform whatever task you wish at whatever scale you are interested in, he also will work with you to create an efficient and practical-minded approach to the complex issues dealing with the Chinese register. ’

‘Ting Xiao provides professional services in the field of biomedicine, especially in the intersection of pharmaceutical registration and intellectual property, providing unique insights and high-quality legal services.’

‘The team is incredibly responsive, and tailors their communications to the intended audience. They take a practical, business-friendly approach to resolving legal issues without use of unnecessary legalese. Their advice is typically concise, helpful, and easy to understand.’

‘Horace Lam is always available regardless of what time zone you are working from. He understands client needs and tailors his advice to the specific circumstances at hand. His instincts about how to approach a given issue are typically on point, and consistently delivers favourable results. Allen Xu works closely with Horace and communicates efficiently and effectively. They are a very strong team.’

‘We’ve had a great experience working with Horace Lam. We are impressed by his professionalism and his focus on problem-solving in the real world. Horace Lam has continued to impress us with his ability to guide us through complex situations, with his deep understanding of how much we value our brand. ’

‘Outstanding of counsel Allen Xu is an excellent young lawyer who treats clients very seriously and is very responsible for his work. He can always answer clients’ questions carefully and provide solutions that best meet the actual interests of clients. He can understand the needs from the perspective of clients and solve problems.’

‘Ting Xiao has a strong background in science and engineering and law which gives her a unique advantage in solving technology legal problems. Her extensive experience in the field of intellectual property enables her to handle a variety of complex cases and provide in-depth and comprehensive legal advice.’

‘The DLA Piper team provides professional and efficient legal services for disputes.’

‘They are well versed in the relevant laws and court procedures involved in litigation. In addition, the DLA Piper team is located in multiple countries and can effectively assist with handling cross-border legal disputes.’

‘Great people.’

‘Excellent strategists and excellent legal knowledge. They understand business issues and the bigger picture.’

‘Harris Chan is a trusted dispute resolution lawyer. He has very rich professional experience and excellent business understanding.’

‘Harris Chan has a thorough understanding of the complex product structures of financial institutions and the compliance requirements of related licensed institutions. He can flexibly transform this knowledge into practical applications and solve problems for clients.’

‘The team has good commercial knowledge and from time to time comes up with practical, innovative ideas to resolve problems. The team members collaborate in a highly efficient and organized manner, manage team resources wisely and always deliver timely results.’ 

‘The firm is extremely professional, has transparency in billing and is able to provide strong project management in order to support the client needs.’

‘Kristi Swartz as partner supported by Jen Lee are an incredible team aligned to the client needs and able to anticipate support required based on macro trends.’

‘DLA continues to be my go-to firm, for its expertise in employment law. The team provides succinct and good legal advice, and is able to balance between compliance with law and the organisation’s business operations/needs.’

‘Johnny Choi and Ning Zhou are amazing! Great partners, and have continued to guide us on the employment laws in China which can be tricky to navigate.’

‘DLA Piper’s employment law team is not only experienced and capable of supporting clients in multiple jurisdictions, but also provides legal services quickly and effectively, and is willing to understand clients’ needs and requirements, so as to provide practical legal advice. The fees are reasonable, and they are willing to listen to clients and continuously improve their services.’

‘In China, we mainly work with attorneys Johnny Choi and Xu Zhou. We are very satisfied with their responsiveness, client orientation and practicality.’

‘I have found the team to be very supportive, providing high-quality technical advice and responding to questions promptly. They have also helped me to understand more about the local employment frameworks in China.’

‘I would specifically mention Johnny Choi. His technical expertise is excellent and he has provided detailed advice which has been commercially focussed and easy to apply in practice. Johnny has been able to explain clearly the impact of the local legislation and how best to apply this to various scenarios. He has also been excellent at responding to further queries I have had and always does so promptly.’

‘We have worked with DLA Piper for several years. One of the reasons we continue to use it is that the goals of the firm effectively align with our company goals and needs. The firm has a commitment to technology and innovation which enhances its appeal. The firm has built a strong relationship with us grounded in transparency and reliable results. Its attorneys have the right expertise and insight, effective in communication and responsiveness. We rely on the firm for transparency of cost and predictable pricing. The firm is also good at adopting emerging legal technologies for efficiency.’

‘I mostly work with Johnny Choi. He is very professional and easy to understand. He is accessible and responsive despite the almost 12 hours’ time difference between my location and his. Johnny has earned my trust through clear communication that not only eases stress, but lowers anxiety, and clarifies uncertainties. He is a subject matter expert in labour and employment law and gives sound advice that helps protect our business interests. Johnny has taken the time to learn our business. This intimate knowledge of our business allows him to give us sound advice that is rooted in our values and goals. I feel confident that Johnny is invested in ensuring we get the greatest outcomes for all our matters.’

‘The material advantage is a strong English-speaking team with US expertise, as well as broad familiarity with China laws, which is helpful for foreign/international clients entering the China market.’

‘James Chang is very responsive and intuitive in his guidance.’

‘DLA Piper’s Real Estate and Construction practice stands out due to its exceptional professionalism and commercial acumen. What sets this team apart is their ability to seamlessly integrate legal expertise with a deep understanding of the commercial landscape. DLA Piper’s team is not only highly knowledgeable in legal matters but also excels in fostering collaborative relationships. This dual capability ensures that clients receive comprehensive legal support that is both strategic and practical.’

‘The individuals at DLA Piper are exceptional in their dedication and responsiveness. Ed Sheremeta brings an unparalleled level of expertise and strategic insight to the table. His ability to navigate complex legal frameworks while keeping the client’s commercial goals in mind is a testament to his skill and experience. Ed’s leadership ensures that the team operates cohesively and efficiently, providing top-tier service.’

‘I have been working with the team on numerous deals and they are by far the best legal team I have been working with. Key factors that stand out are their efficiency, speed and ability to meet our, sometimes rather tight, timelines. The quality of work delivered is exceptional and their industry knowledge is very deep, helping them to be able to add a lot of value to our deals.’

‘The firm is highly responsive, efficient and has the ability to meet tight timelines. The team assigned to us were reliable and committed and remained client focused throughout. I’ve appreciated the time spent by them to understand the nuances in our deals and therefore provide relevant feedback and support where needed with our best interests at heart.’

‘The DLA team has strong collaborative capabilities, is able to fully understand the needs of clients, and provide comprehensive and feasible advice. They have abundant resources around the world and can always find suitable expert candidates to provide comprehensive legal services to clients at any time. They always ensure that lawyers with relevant experience are assigned to each matter so that they can provide us with the highest quality advice and services. Compared with other law firms, the team members of this law firm have a wide range of industry backgrounds. While deeply engaged in shipping law, they have the ability to provide clients with comprehensive, one-stop legal services.’

‘The Company is satisfied with the overall services of DLA Piper. The legal services provided by the team are client-oriented and best suit the Company’s needs. The firm stands out in providing assessment on the degree of legal and commercial risks against certain circumstances in a timely manner and was able to demonstrate sound judgment in planning and managing the dispute resolution matters for the Company. DLA Piper also impressed the Company by giving practical recommendations in solving the dispute cases and formulating strategies in arbitration cases in the shipping industry.’

‘The maritime disputes are becoming more complicated recently and are likely to involve multiple jurisdictions in view of the geopolitical tension, the war between Russia and Ukraine, and the war in Middle East. DLA team’s global presence and depth of expertise and experience in handling such cases is crucial, and the depth of their knowledge and experience in shipping industry is evident in their ability to provide comprehensive solutions to even the most complex legal issues.’

‘The DLA Piper team is composed of legal professionals qualified to practice in different jurisdictions, including England and Wales, Hong Kong, New York and Mainland China. They are well versed in common law and have an accurate understanding of the needs of domestic clients. They have helped us achieve significant victories in various proceedings related to the case, including the London arbitration proceedings, the appeal proceedings of the English courts, the execution proceedings of the Hong Kong courts and the winding-up proceedings. The courts and/or arbitration tribunals supported all or most of our claims and cost claims in various proceedings.’

‘Tina Xia provided professional and meticulous legal advice, responded quickly and was very responsible.’

‘Windson Li is exceptional and experienced and knowledgeable in the tax laws, accounting knowledge, and corporate laws areas and is able to provide immediate, practical, and efficient advice and solutions. ’

‘The team is highly professional and has extensive experience in the field of investment funds.’

‘There are members in the team who can speak Chinese, which greatly improves the efficiency of communication.’

‘DLA Piper gives targeted consideration to the corporate legal needs of big healthcare companies and provides a lot of training on related topics, which is great help.’

’In terms of data law, privacy protection and antitrust, DLA Piper’s partners are of extremely high quality and have a lot of resources.’

‘Ting Xiao provides unique insights and high-quality legal services.’

‘Sammy Fang has excellent response levels and can always deliver very suitable resources for the resolution of issues.’

‘Sammy Fang is able to coordinate the resources of both Hong Kong and mainland China very well, making the cooperation very smooth and efficient.’

‘Deep knowledge of China supply chains and sector focus – transferable knowledge and deep bench.’

‘They make clients feel like they are their Number 1 client and they would pull out all the stops for clients’ matters.’

‘Adept at handling complex and sensitive corporate matters.’

‘Sammy Fang – knowledgeable, pragmatic and responsive.’

‘The team is professional and efficient in the energy field. The lawyers in the team are experienced and responsible. They communicate smoothly with clients and understand their perspectives and concerns.’

‘Carolyn Dong has rich experience, communicate smoothly with clients, and cooperate efficiently.’