International law firm Pinsent Masons hired two partners for Shanghai legal jobs, according to a press release.

Bernd-Uwe Stucken and Liu Wei, whose expertise centers around corporate, mergers and acquisitions, and commercial legal work, come aboard the Shanghai office to handle inbound investment deals for manufacturing and technology in China.

Stucken has practiced law in China for 23 years; Wei brings with him more than 10 years of experience with Chinese manufacturing and technology.

“The arrival of Bernd and Liu Wei demonstrates our focus on ensuring that Pinsent Masons in Asia can comprehensively respond to the needs of our clients in our global sectors,” said Asia head Ian Laing with Pinsent Masons. “Combined with our successful alliance with Beijing Hesen Law Firm, we will have far greater strength and depth in China to meet our clients’ needs. This further expansion demonstrates our continuing, long-term commitment to growth in China.”

The new additions were announced in June.

Bernd is also in a prime position to facilitate the firm’s business in Germany, where managing partner David Ryan said the practice is aiming to open interests this summer.