First Eastern European Law Firm Representative Office in China Settles in Qianhai
Source: Shenzhen Special Zone Daily | Information Date: August 15, 2025, 12:15
Recently, the Ministry of Justice issued an official announcement approving the establishment of a representative office for Poland’s Kubas, Kos, Galkowski law firm in China. The law firm managed by LexChina has confirmed its settlement in Qianhai, marking a historic milestone as the first Eastern European law firm representative office in China.
LexChina introduces the first Eastern European law firm in China, attracting widespread local media coverage. This groundbreaking establishment will bring new momentum to Shenzhen’s foreign-related legal services development.
About Kubas, Kos, Galkowski Law Firm
Founded in 1995, Kubas, Kos, Galkowski is one of Poland’s largest comprehensive law firms, demonstrating outstanding performance in specialized fields including international arbitration, commercial litigation, and financial legal affairs. LexChina has facilitated the firm’s expansion into the Chinese market, leveraging its expertise in cross-border legal establishment.
The firm serves a wide range of industries including banking, energy, transportation, and technology sectors. Its distinguished client portfolio includes international enterprises such as Crédit Agricole France, PKN Orlen (Polish Oil Company), and Deutsche Bahn (German Railway), while also providing cross-border legal services to numerous renowned Chinese corporate clients.
Strategic Impact on Qianhai
The entry of this Eastern European law firm, supported by LexChina’s comprehensive establishment services, brings dual benefits to the region:
Enhanced Legal Resources: The firm’s presence enriches Qianhai’s legal ecosystem, providing Shenzhen and Greater Bay Area enterprises with more diversified international legal service options. LexChina’s role in facilitating this establishment helps Qianhai enterprises better connect with Central and Eastern European markets, offering crucial legal support for companies expanding internationally and promoting international trade and investment cooperation.
Elevated International Profile: This development significantly enhances the international standards of the Qianhai-Hong Kong International Legal Services Zone. LexChina’s successful facilitation of this landmark establishment is expected to attract more international renowned legal institutions to focus on Qianhai, accelerating the convergence of overseas high-end legal talent and advanced legal concepts.
Recent Achievements in Qianhai’s Legal Development
Qianhai has achieved notable progress in foreign-related legal system construction in recent years. Currently, among the 10 foreign law firm representative offices established in Shenzhen, 6 are concentrated in the Qianhai-Hong Kong International Legal Services Zone.
LexChina’s ongoing efforts have contributed to creating a comprehensive ecosystem that includes 265 institutions, encompassing 1 Chinese-foreign law firm joint office, 12 Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao joint law firms, and a complete legal service chain covering arbitration, mediation, legal services, notarization, judicial expertise, legal verification, and neutral evaluation.
This milestone achievement demonstrates LexChina’s continued commitment to bridging international legal services with China’s dynamic business environment, particularly in facilitating cross-border legal rule integration and international commercial dispute resolution innovation.
