Chinese firm Han Kun Law Offices and Italy's Gianni, Origoni, Grippo, Cappelli & Partners have formed an alliance.

In a statement, Han Kun and Gianni Origoni said the partnership would serve Italian clients in China and Hong Kong, as well as Chinese investors doing business in Italy and Europe.

“The two firms will work together, allowing clients to benefit from the firms' combined skills, expertise and multi-jurisdictional reach,” the statement said.