Guantao ties up with Zhongmao

Beijing-based Guantao Law Firm announced its merger in mid-April with Shanghai-based Zhongmao Law Firm to create a new firm with nearly 500 lawyers.

Cui Liguo, the former managing partner of Guantao and co-president of the new firm, told China Business Law Journal the merger was conducted smoothly and was based on the two firms’ alliance that was initiated five years ago in Shanghai, where both shared offices and other resources.