Jan 08, 2013. /Lesprom Network/. Orient Paper, Inc. has appointed DLA Piper LLP as its legal counsel, replacing Sichenzia Ross Friedman Ference LLP, as the company said in a press release received by Lesprom Network. "Sichenzia Ross has served us well in the past four years, and we would like to thank them for their services and valuable contribution to the Company," said Mr. Zhenyong Liu, Chairman and CEO of Orient Paper. "As Orient Paper looks to expand and develop further as a Chinese business and US-listed corporation, we believe a truly global law firm like DLA Piper is a good partner who can understand and address our needs in the U.S. and Asia, and provide the Company with pragmatic and solution-oriented advice, while further strengthening our corporate governance." "We believe in the future prospects of the paper business in North China, spurred by the increasing urbanization of the region, and opportunities created by government-mandated closure of outdated and polluting paper mills. The Board and Management are committed to executing our business strategy as well as transforming Orient Paper organizationally to manage our future growth effectively, to improve our stock valuation and achieve long term shareholder value," added Mr Liu. Orient Paper, Inc. is a leading paper manufacturer in North China. Using recycled paper as its primary raw material, Orient Paper produces and distributes three types of paper products namely, packaging paper (corrugating medium paper), offset printing paper, and other paper products, including digital photo paper and the household/tissue paper that the company is currently expanding into.