KHQ Lawyers has been chosen by Chinese legal giant DeHeng Law Offices to form a strategic alliance that will fast-track the Melbourne-based firm’s global expansion.
In a significant coup for the boutique firm, KHQ Lawyers was chosen ahead of much larger Australian law firms because of their agility, relationship-driven service and top tier capability.
The alliance combines KHQ’s expertise with the global reach of DeHeng Law Offices. one of China’s leading law firms with over 5,000 legal professionals in more than 16 countries.
KHQ has 120 people specialising in corporate and commercial, property, employment, tax, litigation, construction employment, industrial relations, tax, commercial litigation, and construction law (among others), with deep expertise working across big infrastructure projects, and the resources and energy sectors to deliver a unified multi-jurisdictional service.
KHQ founder and Managing Director David Kelly said: “We are pleased to develop formalised strategic ties with DeHeng Law Offices. The relationship enables us to offer our clients outstanding service and a gateway between Australia and China.”
“Clients will benefit from the combined expertise and world class talent of both firms. For clients of both firms this means one seamless, culturally fluent touch point across twenty practice areas. Whether clients are investing in Australia, expanding into China, or navigating complex cross border deals, the alliance creates a bridge between east and west and genuine cross-cultural understanding.
Mr Kelly said the DeHeng’s decision to form an alliance with KHQ reflected a desire to do things differently.
“KHQ Lawyers is a different style of law firm. We combine the best of relationship-driven, rapid and responsive ‘boutique’ service, with top tier expertise and talent. It’s a unique blend that delivers more than just outcomes.’’
Mr Kelly said the firm would continue to seek alliances as it grows its global footprint.
DeHeng founder and Chief Global Partner, Dr. Wang Li, said: “DeHeng Law Offices is excited to form our alliance with KHQ Lawyers to enable both firms to achieve cross-border service and local expertise to our respective clients in both jurisdictions. KHQ is a leading Australian firm, and its boutique top tier model means that the firm and its expert lawyers are perfectly placed to partner with our firm in providing agile and high-calibre legal services to align with De Heng’s expansive international presence.”
DeHeng Law Offices is one of the leading law firms providing comprehensive legal services. It was founded in 1993 as China Law Office and was renamed in 1995 as DeHeng Law Offices and has grown into one of the largest full-service law firms in China, with a significant international presence. DeHeng is known for its expertise in corporate law, particularly in areas like capital markets, M&A, and banking & finance.
Since its establishment, DeHeng has been committed to providing quality and efficient legal services for clients at home and abroad. The firm has made outstanding contributions to the economy’s reform and opening-up, national development, and the prevalence of rule of law.
With 63 offices globally, 46 offices in China and 17 offices outside of China, including The Hague, New York, Paris, Dubai, Brussels, Silicon Valley, Almaty, Astana, Vientiane, Seoul, Tokyo, Singapore, Riyadh, Jakarta, Kuala Lumpur, and Hanoi De Heng lawyers are world experts in guiding clients through the complexity of Chinese society and untangling the difficult cultural and legal issues through skilful communication and analysis.