Reed Smith to Close Beijing Office as Legal Landscape Shifts in China

Reed Smith is set to close its Beijing office, with managing partner Eric Lin, partner Barbara Li, and counsel Katherine Yang relocating to the firm’s Shanghai office. Reed Smith informed Law.com International that its remaining Beijing staff, including three associates and a legal consultant, have also been offered positions in Shanghai. This move aligns Reed Smith with a broader trend of American law firms shutting down offices in China over the past 18 months.