King & Wood is an international law firm headquartered in Asia. We are underpinned by world class capability as we draw from our Eastern and Western perspectives to deliver incisive counsel. We are driven to understand our clients’ needs, solve their problems and unearth the right opportunities as they look to unleash the fullest potential of the Asian Century.
Established in 1993, King & Wood was one of China’s first private partnership law firms and one of the first Chinese firms to open offices overseas. Since then, the firm has played a leading role in the development of China’s legal market, contributing to the progress of the rule of law in China and providing professional legal services for multinational companies to invest in China, as well as development and "going global" opportunities for Chinese companies.
We have more than 520 partners and 1,700 professionals, 23 offices, including Beijing, Shanghai, Shanghai Lin-gang, Hangzhou, Nanjing, Suzhou, Wuxi, Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Hong Kong SAR, Hengqin (Macao SAR Associated Office), Haikou, Sanya, Chengdu, Chongqing, Qingdao, Jinan, Changchun, Tokyo, New York, Silicon Valley, Los Angeles and Vancouver.
We are able to provide Chinese, Hong Kong SAR, U.S., Japanese and Canadian law capabilities, supporting clients in their business development across Asia-Pacific, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, South America, and other regions.
- Banking & Finance
- Compliance & Regulatory
- Corporate, Mergers & Acquisitions
- Digital Economy
- Dispute Resolution & Litigation
- Family Wealth Management and Inheritance
- Insurance
- Intellectual Property
- International Projects
- Labour & Employment
- Private Equity & Fund
- Projects, Energy & Infrastructure
- Real Estate
- Restructuring & Insolvency
- Securities & Capital Markets
- Strategic M&A and Restructuring
- Tax
- Agribusiness & Food
- Artificial Intelligence
- Automotive, Manufacturing & Industrials
- Consumer & Retail
- Financial Services
- Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals
- Projects, Energy & Infrastructure
- Real Estate
- Telecommunications, Media, Entertainment & Technology
We exist to facilitate business for our clients. We are driven to understand your needs, solve your problems and unearth the right opportunities for you.
Whether you’re expanding globally or strengthening locally, our service is dynamic, insightful, and tailored for you.
- Extensive global legal network
- Leading legal teams
- Full coverage of legal services
- Innovative solutions
- Industry specialists
Our unique firm was born out of a big idea – that the world needs a firm like us. A firm that can bridge East and West and create a new standard of world-class legal services for the Asia region. A firm that attracts clients and talent with borderless ambitions. To be the leading top tier international law firm from Asia, for the world.
In an increasingly challenging and complex business environment, our clients need a top tier firm in the region who can match deep local understanding with a world-class platform. That's us. That's KWM.
We are driven by a simple purpose – to use our mastery of the law for the lasting prosperity of our clients, people and communities. To use our unique experience, skills and insights to help our clients navigate a changing world. To help provide confidence and stability. To create an environment where our people can thrive and meet their own aspirations and goals. And to use our platform to help build a better future for society and the planet.
With 27 offices across Asia and North America, we are strategically positioned on the ground in the world's growth markets and the region’s key financial centres.
Recognising that our clients' needs are constantly evolving and that they are looking for advisers who can transcend borders, we complement our physical offices with cross-regional and multi-disciplinary teams who bring together local knowledge, cross-border execution capability and strong relationships with local firms across Asia and a broad range of markets to support our clients’ international growth.
