Legal basis: People's Republic of China (PRC) Lawyers Law.
Article 14 A law firm is a lawyer's practice institution. The establishment of a law firm shall meet the following conditions: (1) having its own name, domicile and articles of association; (2) Having lawyers who meet the requirements of this Law; (3) The promoter shall be a lawyer who has a certain practice experience and has not been punished for stopping practicing within three years; (4) Having assets that meet the requirements of the judicial administrative department of the State Council.
Article 19 A partnership law firm that has been established for more than three years and has more than 20 practicing lawyers may set up branches. The establishment of a branch office shall be examined and approved by the judicial administrative department of the people's government of the province, autonomous region or municipality directly under the Central Government where the branch office is to be established. An application for the establishment of a branch shall be handled in accordance with the procedures stipulated in Article 18 of this Law. The partnership law firm shall be liable for the debts of its branches.