ASIA

Eversheds' China Business Group

Eversheds' China Business Group represents a large number of clients in Shanghai and is headed by Andrew Halper, a fluent Chinese-speaking Eversheds corporate partner who divides his time between London and Shanghai. He worked in Beijing from 1991 to 1998, first as a diplomat and then as a lawyer, and his practice is mainly composed of China-related corporate and commercial matters. The Eversheds China Business Group includes a number of practitioners with China experience who work in the firm's UK and other offices, including a dual qualified (PRC and England) solicitor with considerable experience in China-related corporate, banking and finance matters.

Head of China Business Group, Eversheds, London: Andrew Halper

Malaysia

In December 2004, Eversheds and Shahrizat Rashid & Lee (SRL) in Malaysia formed an exclusive strategic alliance.

SRL is a highly respected law firm offering corporate, banking, real estate and litigation services to the Malaysian market. It is considered a leading firm in Malaysia with 60 lawyers (including 18 partners), and has offices in Kuala Lumpur, Penang and Johor Bahru.

Malaysia has a growing, multi-sector economy and is a business centre of increasing importance in Asia. Through this exclusive strategic alliance we are able to increase the quality of our service to clients who have business interests in the Malaysia, as well as increasing our offer to Malaysian businesses looking to Europe, the Middle East, China and South East Asia.

Kuala Lumpur office details

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THE MIDDLE EAST
Qatar

In February 2003, following a long and successful relationship with Qatar, Eversheds formed an agreement of co-operation with Qatari firm A Rahman Mohamed Al-Jufairi Advocates and Legal Consultants.

Al-Jufairi is a highly respected law firm specialising in corporate and commercial work and has a strong reputation in energy, construction and international projects, IP, labour law, banking and finance (including Islamic banking and finance), litigation and dispute management

Through this agreement with Al-Jufairi in Doha we can assist clients with legal and commercial issues in the Gulf and act for Qatari investors overseas. Qatar is one of the wealthiest states in the Gulf and of huge strategic importance given its geographical position and enormous energy reserves. Our physical presence in Doha strengthens the link between Asia and our expertise in Europe and North America.

Contact: Christopher Jobson, Partner

Doha office details