"Biglaw firms continue to shutter their offices in China like it's going out of style. Today, we have news on the ninth large law firm to close the doors of a Chinese office in 2025. As noted by Law.com International, K&L Gates - a firm that brought in $1,327,801,000 gross revenue in 2024, putting it at No. 44 on the most recent Am Law 100 - will close its Beijing office, which it first launched in 2004."
"The firm's new leadership team has recently undertaken a strategic review of our global operations, including our real estate footprint, with the ultimate goals of aligning resources with client demand, strengthening our high-performance culture, and staying efficient. As part of this review, we have decided to consolidate our Beijing office into our Shanghai office. We will retain our full-service capabilities in China, including our robust corporate, regulatory, and IP practices,"
Biglaw firms continue to close offices in China, marking a trend of 2025 departures. K&L Gates will close its Beijing office, launched in 2004, and consolidate Beijing work into its Shanghai office while retaining full-service operations in Shanghai and Hong Kong. The firm generated $1,327,801,000 in gross revenue in 2024 and ranked No. 44 on the Am Law 100. New leadership completed a strategic review to align resources with client demand, strengthen culture, and increase efficiency. Some Beijing lawyers were offered relocation options; other staff received severance packages. Shanghai will absorb Beijing’s workload and the firm will collaborate across its Asian office network.
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