Paul Weiss Closing in Beijing as Big Law Retrenches in China (1)

December 3, 2024, 6:58 PM UTCUpdated: December 3, 2024, 9:50 PM UTC

Paul Weiss plans to shutter its office in Beijing by the end of the year, joining a raft of Big Law firms who have reduced their presence in China in recent months.

The firm’s Beijing office, which was launched in 1981, lists one partner, a counsel, and two associates, according to Paul Weiss’ website.

“We remain committed to having a strong presence across Asia, including in Hong Kong and Tokyo, and will continue to provide the highest-quality service to our clients in all of our global offices,” a firm spokeswoman said in a statement.

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