One of the leading law firms licensed in the People's Republic of China, TransAsia was established by attorneys who have been advising on investments into and out of China since the early 1980s. With offices in Beijing, Shanghai, Hong Kong (associated) and Tokyo (alliance), and a team of 70 professionals, TransAsia is committed to providing quality, efficient and practical legal advice. The majority of TransAsia's lawyers are admitted to practice in the PRC; others are qualified in the United States, Australia, Hong Kong and Malaysia. The firm's team of professionals has extensive knowledge of Chinese law and commercial practice. Many of them have also written authoritative publications on PRC law, and advise government agencies on their specialized practice areas.