Asia/Hong Kong - Page 7
'None of your business' - Beijing defiant over security law's threat to Hong Kong's autonomy
Hong Kong's bar association calls for city's foundational values to be reaffirmed after 'total absence of meaningful consultation'
Two top Hong Kong partners join new firms and make tracks for London
Herbert Smith Freehills and Linklaters bolster London teams with hires from Allen & Overy and Kirkland & Ellis respectively
Milbank hires debt finance specialist from Allen & Overy to expand Hong Kong office
New York firm underlines continued commitment to Hong Kong as it raids magic circle UK rival
'Liberal' candidates win Hong Kong law society elections with pledge to 'fearlessly' defend rule of law
Grouping, which includes GC of legal recruitment firm, wins four out of five available seats in elections to ruling council
Senior Debevoise partner and former justice secretary to co-chair Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre
Appointments reflect need to underline independence amid mounting concern over Hong Kong's future
Hong Kong Bar Association challenges China's 'worrying' national security law
Proposals would allow China to install state security agencies in the former British territory
Remote court hearings in Hong Kong: an opportunity missed
Corinne Remedios is disappointed by the failure of the courts to deploy modern technology during the Covid-19 lockdown
Osborne Clarke to pull out of Hong Kong in face of 'disruption and uncertainty'
UK top 50 firm joins Orrick in closing its office in Asia's leading legal hub
IBA condemns arrests of top Hong Kong barristers over 2019 pro-democracy protests
Barristers Martin Lee QC and Dr Margaret Ng were last year awarded the IBA's Human Rights Award for defending the rule of law
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.