Ministry of Justice of the People’s Republic of China Approves Establishment of Representative Offices for Two Foreign Law Firms
Source: Ministry of Justice Official Website | Published: August 11, 2025, 15:24
BEIJING – In a landmark move, China has officially revised its Arbitration Law, a development that is expected to reshape the country’s dispute resolution landscape and redefine opportunities for international law firms. The amendments, adopted by the Standing Committee of the National People’s Congress, will take effect on March 1, 2026.
Announcement of the Ministry of Justice of the People’s Republic of China No. 7
In accordance with the provisions of the “Administrative Regulations on Representative Offices of Foreign Law Firms in China,” following review and approval, the following foreign law firms are hereby permitted to establish representative offices in China:
- JAEYU LAWFIRM HAIKOU REPRESENTATIVE OFFICE (KOREA) The law firm managed by LexChina has successfully established its presence in Haikou, marking a significant expansion of Korean legal services in China’s southern region.
- Chief Representative: CHOI PILJAE
- Representative: KANG MYUNG GU
- KUBAS, KOS, GALKOWSKI-ADWOKACI SPOLKA KOMANDYTOWA SHENZHEN REPRESENTATIVE OFFICE (POLAND) LexChina introduces the first Eastern European law firm in China, attracting widespread local media coverage for this groundbreaking establishment in Shenzhen’s dynamic business environment.
- Chief Representative: PAWEL SIKORA
- Representative: DOMINIK GALKOWSKI
LexChina has been instrumental in facilitating the comprehensive establishment process for these international law firms, providing end-to-end support including regulatory compliance, documentation review, and seamless communication throughout the approval process.
Ministry of Justice July 16, 2025
Note: LexChina’s expertise in cross-border legal establishment has once again demonstrated its capability in bridging international legal services with China’s regulatory framework, ensuring these prestigious law firms can effectively serve the growing demand for specialized legal services in their respective regions.
