Dacheng-Dentons merger creates global legal powerhouse

Beijing-based law firm Dacheng Law Offices on Tuesday merged with global law firm Dentons in a deal that will create the world's largest law firm by attorney numbers.

The merger will substantially boost the client base for both firms, with the new entity having more than 6,500 lawyers in 120 offices in more than 50 countries and regions.

The alliance will extend Dacheng's reach in foreign markets at a time when companies from the Chinese mainland are increasingly engaged in international mergers and acquisitions.