Paul Hastings Beijing Partner Wins ILOs China Corporate Lawyer of the Year Award

February 28, 2011

Beijing (March 3, 2011) Paul, Hastings, Janofsky & Walker LLP, a leading global law firm, announced today that Beijing partner David Livdahl has won International Law Offices (ILO) prestigious Client Choice Award 2011 for "China Corporate Lawyer of the Year".

Mr. Livdahl is a partner in the Corporate Department and the Chair of the Beijing office. He moved to Beijing in 1996, and has since advised a wide range of European, North American and Japanese companies on structuring investments in China. Mr. Livdahl has been recognized as a leading lawyer in M&A, Private Equity, Venture Capital and Banking in China by IFLR1000, 2011.

ILOs Client Choice Awards, nominated by corporate counsel, were established in 2005 and recognize law firms and partners for their excellent client care and the quality of their service. The winners for 2010 were chosen from more than 2,000 individual assessments received worldwide.

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