Hogan Lovells Fidelity | Celebrating eight years together and ushering in a 10-year renewal

Press releases | 31 October 2024

Shanghai, 31 October 2024 – Hogan Lovells and Fidelity Law Firm (“Fidelity”) have renewed their association agreement for another 10 years and obtained the renewed license from the Shanghai Municipal Bureau of Justice for their joint office, Hogan Lovells Fidelity.

This renewal follows the success of an eight-year affiliation and marks the beginning of another decade of collaboration, continuing to blend domestic and international legal expertise.

Since 2016, the Shanghai Free Trade Zone has allowed Hogan Lovells to become one of the select international legal pioneers in China, approved to establish a joint office and provide Chinese legal services.

Over the past eight years, Hogan Lovells Fidelity has set industry benchmarks in mutual trust, brand development, operational synergy, talent cultivation and business growth.

Hogan Lovells Fidelity offers a robust range of core services, including complex IP and commercial litigation, corporate governance, financial securities, arbitration, and regulatory compliance.

Lloyd Parker, Regional Managing Partner - Asia-Pacific, commented: “With more than 40 years of service in Greater China, including over 30 years in Beijing and over 20 years in Shanghai, we are proud to continue the extension of our international network with the Hogan Lovells Fidelity joint office.

"We have witnessed successful litigation and transactions for our clients through this extended network, and we are excited to embark on another decade of collaboration with Fujian Fidelity through Hogan Lovells Fidelity. This renewal underscores our commitment to excellence and positions us for promising growth in China. We look forward to leveraging this unique capability to better assist our clients to succeed in a changing legal landscape and global markets."

Ping Wang, Managing Partner of Fujian Fidelity, stated: “We take immense pride in our partnership with Hogan Lovells, which has flourished over the past eight years. The renewal of our association agreement and the continued operation of Hogan Lovells Fidelity stands as a testament to our shared vision and commitment to excellence. Looking ahead, a key focus will be assisting Chinese companies in their efforts to expand internationally, providing them with the comprehensive legal support they need to succeed on the global stage. Together, we will continue to achieve significant milestones and provide unparalleled support to our mutual clients.”