On the afternoon of November 27, 2025, the inauguration ceremony of the Auckland Joint Office, jointly established by BZW Law Firm and New Zealand’s Turner Hopkins, was successfully held in Auckland, New Zealand. The event was attended by over sixty distinguished guests from the political, business, and legal sectors of China and New Zealand. Notable attendees included Mr. Wang Chengguang, Commercial Consul of the Consulate General of the People’s Republic of China in Auckland; Ms. Nancy Lu, Member of the New Zealand Parliament; Ms. Naisi Chen, former Member of the New Zealand Parliament; Mr. He Zhiyun, President of the New Zealand China International Trade Promotion Committee; and Ms. Chen Yue, President of the New Zealand Beijing Chamber of Commerce, among others, who gathered to witness this significant moment.
The unveiling ceremony was jointly performed by Mr. Mu Zhenhui, Deputy Director of BZW Law Firm, and Mr. Michael Robinson, Managing Partner of Turner Hopkins New Zealand. This marks a new phase of systematic and in-depth collaboration between the two firms, following the establishment of their joint office in Shenzhen in June 2025.
Deputy Director Mu Zhenhui of BZW Law Firm and Managing Partner Michael Robinson of Turner Hopkins New Zealand Unveil the Joint Office
The event commenced with a welcome speech by Mr. Michael Robinson, Managing Partner of Turner Hopkins New Zealand. He emphasized that the establishment of the joint office represents a significant milestone in legal cooperation between the two countries. Moving forward, the office will fully integrate the professional resources of both firms across different jurisdictions to provide clients with more precise and efficient cross-border legal support.
Managing Partner Michael Robinson of Turner Hopkins New Zealand Delivers a Speech
In his address, Mr. Mu Zhenhui, Deputy Director of BZW Law Firm, highlighted that the establishment of the Auckland office is a crucial component of BZW’s global strategy in the Oceania region. The office aims to serve as a bridge for cross-jurisdictional and cross-cultural legal services, further enhancing BZW’s comprehensive capabilities in the international legal market.
Deputy Director Mu Zhenhui of BZW Law Firm Delivers a Speech
In his remarks, Mr. Wang Chengguang, Commercial Consul of the Consulate General of the People’s Republic of China in Auckland, expressed his hope that the Auckland Joint Office would continue to enhance its professional service standards, effectively safeguard the legitimate rights and interests of enterprises and citizens from both countries, and provide support and solutions for China-New Zealand economic and trade exchanges.
Commercial Consul Wang Chengguang of the Consulate General of the People’s Republic of China in Auckland Delivers a Speech
Ms. Joy Yuan, Head of the Chinese-Speaking Team at Turner Hopkins New Zealand, introduced the composition and main service areas of the firm’s Chinese-speaking team. She emphasized that the collaboration with BZW Law Firm will further enhance services for local Chinese-speaking clients.
Partner Joy Yuan of Turner Hopkins New Zealand Delivers a Speech
Mr. Zhang Yang, Chief Representative of BZW Law Firm’s New Zealand Office, introduced the team members and core service areas of the office. He stated that the office will establish standardized collaboration mechanisms to ensure efficient legal service coordination between China and New Zealand, facilitating smoother and more effective bilateral business cooperation.
Chief Representative Zhang Yang of BZW’s New Zealand Office Speaks
Mr. Yan Hongshi, Director of the Management Committee of BZW (Shenzhen) Law Firm, pointed out that the Auckland Office will coordinate with the Shenzhen Office to create a North-South synergy, building a legal service network that spans the Asia-Pacific region. This will help enterprises seize investment and collaboration opportunities amid regional integration.
Director Yan Hongshi of the Management Committee of BZW (Shenzhen) Law Firm Delivers a Speech
Drawing from his own cross-border practice experience, Mr. Yu Jie systematically introduced the pathways and planning for Chinese lawyers to obtain New Zealand practice qualifications. He noted that cross-jurisdictional learning and practice not only benefit individual lawyers’ career development but also enhance the firm’s ability to provide comprehensive legal services to clients in both regions.
Representative of the Joint Office and Practicing Lawyer in Both China and New Zealand, Yu Jie, Delivers a Speech
Ms. Naisi Chen, former Member of the New Zealand Parliament, reflected on the collaboration between BZW Law Firm and Turner Hopkins New Zealand during BZW’s internationalization process. She commended both firms for their efforts in promoting legal and business exchanges between China and New Zealand.
Former Member of the New Zealand Parliament, Naisi Chen, Delivers a Speech
From a practical business perspective, Mr. He Zhiyun, President of the New Zealand China International Trade Promotion Committee, emphasized that the localized presence of professional legal service institutions will significantly enhance the compliance and success rate of Chinese enterprises investing in New Zealand, injecting greater confidence into bilateral economic and trade cooperation.
President He Zhiyun of the New Zealand China International Trade Promotion Committee Delivers a Speech
Turner Hopkins New Zealand, a comprehensive law firm with over a century of history in New Zealand, will further deepen its collaboration with BZW Law Firm. The two parties plan to jointly establish a “one-stop” legal service system covering both China and New Zealand, focusing on high-demand areas such as cross-border investment, commercial disputes, and corporate compliance to provide end-to-end support. In terms of talent development, the Joint Office will promote systematic exchange and training mechanisms to assist Chinese lawyers in obtaining New Zealand practice qualifications, fostering the cultivation of international legal professionals with dual-jurisdiction service capabilities.
Deputy Director Mu Zhenhui of BZW Law Firm Engages in a Cordial Exchange with Member of the New Zealand Parliament, Nancy Lu
The establishment of the Auckland Joint Office marks a new phase of resource integration and capability building in the strategic collaboration between the two firms. In the future, with New Zealand as a regional hub, both parties will gradually expand into the Australian market, building a comprehensive service network across Oceania. This will provide more professional, localized, and systematic legal support for Chinese and New Zealand enterprises expanding their international operations.
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The official report covers the inauguration ceremony.
