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Managing Partner Shanghai

International law firm with offices in North America, Europe and Asia whose lawyers provide counsel related to the firm's core practice areas of Corporate, Finance, Litigation, Public Law and Real Estate.

With more than 20 years of legal experience in China, Epstein has counseled numerous multinational companies and become a sought-after expert on Chinese law. Epstein’s practice is evolving just as rapidly, and now includes advising companies on corporate and employment law, intellectual property rights and dispute resolution issues, particularly in service industries, such as retail, trading and distribution. He has extensive experience in handling real estate matters, complex land acquisition projects and advising clients on how their business structures can comply with China’s regulatory requirements. He also has represented foreign clients before the China International Economic and Trade Arbitration Commission. Chambers Asia ranked Epstein as a leading lawyer in corporate/M&A in China and one of China’s top real estate lawyers, stating that he “has extensive experience in handling real estate matters in China, including development, investment, project financing and joint ventures – and clients commend his excellent drafting skills and strong understanding of Chinese culture and business practice.” Epstein is also recognized as one of the leading lawyers in Asia by Asia Law – Leading Lawyers in the areas of real estate, mergers and acquisitions, general corporate practice, and labor and employment law. He also has been highly ranked by Asia Pacific Legal 500 in corporate/mergers and acquisitions and real estate in China. Epstein has received client accolades for designing strategies for investing and doing business in China, according to APL 500, and worked on several complex land acquisition projects that “required exceptional commercial acumen.” Among the first western scholars to study law in China, Epstein is fluent in written and spoken Mandarin Chinese (as well as German). He received a B.A. and LL.B. from Australian National University, received an LL.M. from Columbia University, and is admitted to practice in Hong Kong, England and Australia.Specialties: Corporate lawyer specializing in foreign direct investment in China, M&A and real estate. Also experienced in dispute resolution and litigation management.