KWMFirsts

KWM Firsts

At King & Wood Mallesons, we are redefining law and transforming business through innovation. 

Working for some of the smartest organisations in the world, our people go beyond the law. They are inventors, designers and thought leaders; translating big ideas into clever outcomes. That's why our clients turn to us to solve the problems that no one else can. 

Discover how we've helped our clients break new ground in their markets, delivering world-first deals in the process.

Leaders in innovative currency


Establishing the legal framework for the ECO Capacity, a disruptive economic innovation based on a new virtual currency for Recipco.

KWM Firsts - Recipco

Helping to cement the internationalisation of China’s currency

Creating the China Europe International Exchange, the first dedicated trading platform for authorised Chinese renminbi-denominated outside of China.

KWM Firsts - SSE

Driving client efficiency through digital innovation

Providing a fully integrated technological service means that Battersea can access the most up to date documentation and information around the clock.

KWM Firsts - Battersea Power Station

Connecting Chinese investment to European opportunities

Advising on the first-ever acquisition of an English Premier League football club by a Chinese investor.


KWM Firsts - West Bromwich

Advising on breakthrough impact investments

UBS’ Oncology Impact Fund is the first of its kind in the healthcare sector and the largest global impact investing opportunity that’s come to market to date.

KWM Firsts - UBS

Developing bespoke products for client needs

Designing a novel product and strategy called ITEP, which has paved the way for handling multijurisdictional, complex transactions.

KWM Firsts - ITEP

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