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The landmark agreement with China's leading law school cements Lovells reputation as the most established and innovative international law firm in the PRC  

On 7 May 2008 Lovells signed a memorandum of understanding with Peking University Law School to develop new international-standard practical legal training courses and materials for general counsel and other staff counsel of Chinese companies, other Chinese legal practitioners and other Chinese legal officials involved in international and financial legal issues.   

The agreement with Peking University Law School, China's leading law school is testament to the reputation Lovells has developed in China and follows on from the establishment of the Sino-Global Legal alliance in September 2007 for which Lovells won "Most enterprising Law firm of the Year" at the Legal Business awards 2008. 

Most recently Lovells in China was awarded "International Law Firm of the Year" at the Asian Legal Business China Awards 2008.  

Commenting on the agreement the Dean of Peking University, Zhu Suli said:  

"The law faculty of Peking University has a proud tradition of innovation amongst it members.  We are delighted to be able to partner with Lovells on this historic day for the faculty and our members looking forward to working closely with Lovells in developing these programmes."  

Commenting at the signing Robert Lewis, Managing Partner of Lovells Beijing office said:  

"We have had a constructive dialogue with Peking University for a number of years now and this is a logical progression in terms of developing that relationship.  It is important for Lovells to be seen at the forefront of legal developments in China and this partnership with Peking University Law School, China's leading law school, demonstrates our continual efforts to support Chinese lawyers in their understanding of international legal issues. "

About Lovells

With over 3,000 people operating from 26 offices in Asia, Europe, the Middle East and the United States, Lovells is one of the world's leading international law firms. We advise many of the world's largest corporations, financial institutions and governmental organisations.  We regularly act on complex, multi jurisdictional transactions as well as some of the most high-profile commercial disputes.   Lovells (the "firm") is an international legal practice comprising Lovells LLP and its affiliated businesses.  Lovells LLP is a limited liability partnership registered in England and Wales with registered number OC323639.  Registered office and principal place of business: Atlantic House, Holborn Viaduct, London EC1A 2FG.  

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