Taylor Wessing has announced plans to close its Beijing office this year, shifting its focus in mainland China to a new office in Shenzhen expected to open by 2026. This move is part of the firm’s strategy to strengthen its presence in Asia, as emphasized by Oliver Bertram, the firm’s global co-chair. Although the Beijing office will be shuttered, Taylor Wessing will continue to operate its intellectual property agency in the city, which was established in 2021.
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