Asia/Hong Kong - Page 6
Leading Hong Kong lawyer Kevin Bowers launches boutique
Founding partner of Howse Williams Bowers strikes out on his own after 2019 court case
Hong Kong regulator imposes record penalties for public offerings violations
SFC levies $170m in fines as part of crackdown on IPO sponsors for due-diligence failings
Hong Kong's Law Society and Bar condemn 'outrageous' graffiti accusing top judge of bias
Representative bodies step in to defend judiciary as pro-democracy protests show no signs of dying down
Steptoe launches in Hong Kong with three-partner office
US top 100 firm says more hires to follow after launch of regulatory practice.
Law society asserts judicial independence
Hong Kong's law society takes unusual step of commenting in relation to ongoing case to express confidence in judiciary and assert rule of law.
Hong Kong sets it sails for success
New arbitration “success fees” are being studied by the Law Reform Commission co-chaired by two lawyers from Herbert Smith Freehills.
Baker McKenzie in leadership changes
Firm elects Milton Cheng as next chair, while new Melbourne managing partner predicts success with Japanese and environmental opportunities driving growth.
Mayer Brown sets its controls for growth
Firm expands IP & TMT practice in Asia with a raft of new lawyers.
Rule of law centre stage in HK
Despite government suspending anti-extradition bill the Law Society of Hong Kong is forced to issue statement on rule of law as protestors riot.
Hong Kong's eBRAM to stoke arbitration
New HK$150 million platform scheduled to launch fourth quarter 2019 backed by top law bodies, as centre seeks to stoke arbitration business.
Elevate raises global stakes with Hong Kong acquisition
Firm makes yet another acquisition with Cognatio Law as firm furthers ambitions to expand global and regional reach.
ULaw's first international foray will be in Hong Kong
The University of Law, one of the UK's longest established specialist providers of legal education, to open in Hong Kong by spring 2019.
Reasons to be cheerful in arbitration
Asia arbitration week sees law prof offering three reasons why arbitration is succeeding and lawyer urging HK to 'utlilise its uniqueness.'
Hong Kong unveils Cryptocurrency rules
Hong Kong issues its first set of rules governing the cryptocurrency market in a bid to turn Hong Kong into a major cryptocurrency hub.
Cathay Pacific data leak piques law firm's class action interest
Cathay Pacific's delayed disclosure of massive data breach attracts law firm handling BA data breach, says it is even 'more serious.'
Crypto Regulation in Hong Kong on the horizon, says exiting regulator
Exiting Securities regulator's chairman says Hong Kong on verge of proposing crypto regulation, following 'close watch' announced in July.
Samsonite shares suspended over governance and accounting claims
Luggage giant accused of 'questionable accounting practices' and 'poor corporate governance' as shares are suspended in Hong Kong.
Asian exchanges catch the AI market surveillance wave
South Korea's main bourse operator is the latest to join the wave of Asian exchanges implementing AI surveillance.
Fast-tracked regulation puts Xiaomi on course for world's biggest IPO since 2014
Xiaomi's listing application seen as early vindication for Hong Kong's securities regulator and exchange operator aggressive reforms.
Ashurst snaps up Slaughter and May counsel in Hong Kong
Frank Bi has joined the firm in Hong Kong as a partner for its Greater China practice.
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