China
Present in China since 1987, Gide is one of the most experienced foreign law firms in the country. We operate in all areas of business law, providing our expertise on the most complex transactions and in a wide range of sectors.
Partner
Asia
The Asia-Pacific region is a driving force in global growth, currently contributing approximately 60% of global GDP growth. With over 35 years of presence in Asia, we have built up a unique experience in assisting our clients with their investments in this area and in supporting key players from this region in their investments in Europe and Africa.
To offer tailored support to our clients, Gide launched the Asia Initiative, a dedicated team that aims to structure and intensify our assistance to European and Asian clients in their cross-border projects
A strategic presence to support our clients' ambitions in Asia
South Korea - Japan
In South Korea and Japan, thanks to the close ties we have forged with the best local law firms, our teams can effectively assist in areas such as mergers and acquisitions, cross-border projects, competition law, state aid, intellectual property, and arbitration. Our lawyers frequently travel to the region and work closely with our partners to ensure optimal synergies and high-level technical expertise.
Southeast Asia (Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, Philippines)
In Southeast Asia, we work closely with the best independent law firms on M&A, joint ventures, infrastructure, and energy projects, ensuring top-tier local expertise and maximum cooperation with our teams.
India
In India, our assistance is characterized by an in-depth understanding of the dynamics of a complex market. Additionally, we have privileged contacts and intense cooperation relationships with the best firms in the market.
Our work in the region
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Multi-sector advisory services
We support and advise investors, private and public operators, as well as international institutions in key sectors: natural resources, energy, infrastructure, agriculture, transport, construction, pharmaceuticals, banking services, telecommunications, and data protection.
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Regional knowledge and an international team
With our international network and multicultural team, we have in-depth knowledge of local markets and expertise in international operations. In countries in which we do not have a local presence, we work with the best local firms to provide advice which is tailored to each market.
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Global assistance
We advise local and international companies on all legal matters regarding their projects in Asia and their investments elsewhere in the world.
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Extensive expertise
We support our clients with their investments in the following countries or regions, and key players from those same countries or regions with their investments in Europe and elsewhere in the world:
- In China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region and Taiwan Province of China
- In Japan and South Korea
- In Singapore
- In Southeast Asia (Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, Philippines)
- In India and South Asia (Bangladesh, Maldives, Pakistan, Sri Lanka)
- In Central Asia (Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, Mongolia)
We also support Asian investors with their projects in France, Europe, and Africa.
Our office
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DiscoverShanghai
We opened our first Chinese office in 1987 and were among the first foreign law firms to obtain a licence in mainland China in 1993.
Our partners
INDEPENDENT FIRMS
Over the years, we have developed close working relationships with some of the best independent law firms in the region. Consequently, we provide our clients with an integrated and multi-jurisdictional service in all areas of business law which meets all their needs.
LEX MUNDI
We are proud to be a member of Lex Mundi, the world’s leading network of law firms, alongside more than 150 industry-leading firms. We are the only French member of this network, and through it we can provide you with access to the best legal resources around the world.