Israel has encouraged and attracted inbound foreign investment for many years. Japanese investors in particular have shown increased interest and investment activity in Israeli companies, several of which have formed an Israeli corporate venture capital (CVC) fund.
One of the...
Covid-19 has dramatically changed all aspects of labour relations globally. The German consensus model, as it has often been referred, seeks harmonious relations between regulatory bodies and affected parties, and has widely shown its long-term stability. But will it...
One of the most important concerns for foreign investors before they make a decision is the regulation and mechanism for disputes resolution in the country in which they want to invest. In Thailand, disputes may be settled through the...
Japan is a key investor in Thailand, particularly in key areas such as the automotive sector, as evidenced by Thailand Board of Investment (BOI) data throughout this period. Japanese investors are also key investors in the Eastern Economic Corridor,...
When Japanese companies invest in Taiwan, they mostly establish a Taiwanese company, either by a sole proprietorship or joint venture (JV) with others, or by becoming a new shareholder of an existing Taiwanese company. In the case of a...
The Philippines and Japan enjoy a special relationship that was born from more than a shared history and common geographical concerns. As such, while the Philippines has commonly welcomed foreign investment into the country, it has given some special...
With a growing market and attractive labour incentives, Indonesia should have been a popular destination for investment. However, bureaucracy and legal uncertainty mean the country is often not seen as being as business friendly as its neighbouring countries. The...
Japan and India have a long cultural relationship, which date back to 752 AD. What started as a cultural exchange has now come to a point where more than 7% of all foreign direct investment (FDI) that has come...
In February 2021, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) issued the RBI (Digital Payment Security Controls) Directions, 2021 (master directions). The trigger for these regulations was the exponential growth of digital payments and the need to create a framework...
The covid-19 pandemic has been a catastrophe for India, but most experts believe the worst is over for India’s economy. India has already started one of the world’s biggest vaccination programmes and policymakers have started working on the recovery...
In recent years, India’s story of growth has been widely considered as a paragon for Asian economies. Much of India’s success and growth has been due to its appeal to foreign investors, who are attracted by the size of...
The buying and selling of goods and services on technology platforms has grown exponentially during covid-19. A technology platform connects buyers and sellers and facilitates commercial transactions between them. E-commerce platforms, under the FDI Policy 2020 (policy) are of...
For the past three decades, Japanese brands like Toyota and Honda have dominated the Bangladeshi market, establishing the threshold of “Japanese quality” in the majority of households. Brands like Sony, Panasonic, Canon, Toshiba, Nikon, Fujifilm and Epson have been...
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Banking Lawyer UK Firm Hong Kong 4 PQE+
Location
Hong Kong
Job Description
A top UK firm is seeking a mid-level banking lawyer to join its office in Hong Kong. Candidates must have relevant experience in finance matters at another well-known international firm....
Role
Compliance Lawyer UK Firm Hong Kong 5 PQE
Location
Hong Kong
Job Description
A top UK firm is seeking a compliance lawyer to join its corporate team. Candidates must have relevant experience in advising listed companies on compliance matters at another international firm....
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Partner/Counsel, PRC Capital Markets - 16373/VTA
Location
Shenzhen/Guangzhou, China
Job Description
Our client is a Chinese top-tier law firm with an established market-leading PRC capital markets practice that ranks highly in all the main legal directories. They are looking for a Capital Markets...
Role
Partner/Counsel, Dispute Resolution Litigation - 16374/VTA
Location
Shenzhen/Guangzhou, China
Job Description
Are you a Dispute Resolution or Litigation Partner/Counsel looking for a new challenge? This major Chinese law firm is in growth mode and seeking top legal talent to drive the business forward...
Economic Partnership Agreements (EPAs) and investment treaties are very useful for Japanese companies expanding overseas, regardless of the size of the company. This is because, under these agreements, the regulations stipulated in the laws, and of the partner country,...
Japanese companies are key players in foreign direct investment. In 2020, FDI outflow from Japan was US$222.5 billion, which makes the country the largest investor in the world. Japanese investments are focused in Europe and North America, in various...
The covid-19 pandemic has seen changes in practices across the world, ranging from frequent hand washing to revisions of long standing standard contractual clauses. A notable change was in the government budget earlier this year, which, probably for the...
The Supreme Court, in delivering its judgement in NN Global Mercantile Pvt Ltd v Indo Unique Flame Ltd & Ors, has reinforced India’s recent pro-arbitration approach to dispute resolution. The court held that arbitration agreements contained in unstamped, underlying...
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Legal Counsel Hong Kong 2+ PQE
Location
Hong Kong
Job Description
A leading real estate developer is seeking a 2+ PQE legal counsel to join their well-established legal team. Reporting directly to the Head of Legal, the candidate should have solid experience in...
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Junior-Mid Level US Funds Formation Associate Beijing / Shanghai 2-5 PQE
Location
Beijing / Shanghai
Job Description
A top tier US law firm is looking to add a junior-Mid level US funds formation associate in its Beijing or Shanghai office. Successful candidates should...
Role
US Mid-level Corporate Associate Shanghai 4-6 PQ
Location
Shanghai
Job Description
A top US law firm is actively looking for a mid-level corporate associate to join its Shanghai office. You will be focusing on a mix of PE / VC, financing and M&A...
Role
Technology / TMT Associate Global Top Tier Firm Hong Kong 4-6 PQE
Location
Hong Kong
Job Description
A top tier international firm is looking to add a technology / data/ TMT associate in its Hong Kong office. This is a very exciting expansion...
Role
US Capital Markets Lawyer US Firm Hong Kong 2-6 PQE
Location
Hong Kong
Job Description
A top US firm is seeking a US-qualified, mid-level lawyer to join its US Capital Markets team. Candidates must have experience in US IPO/DCM matters at another top...
Top-down intellectual property reforms include major judicial and legislative change, solving problems that have affected enterprises for decades. But do the changes go far enough? Luna Jin spoke to senior in-house counsel and practitioners in China for their observations
On...
Recognising the growth of online payments with the e-commerce boom, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on 24 November 2009 issued directions under the Payment and Settlement Systems Act, 2007 (PSSA), to safeguard the interests of end-consumers and ensure...
The data privacy landscape in Asia is evolving rapidly, but not always in lock-step with the rollout of Europe’s General Data Protection Regulation. Our region remains unique and the challenges to provide safety and security are never straightforward. Putro...
Role
Senior US Capital Markets / M&A Associate Beijing / Shanghai / Hong Kong 4-6 PQE
Location
Beijing / Shanghai / Hong Kong
Job Description
An international law firm is actively looking for a senior-level US corporate associate in its China or Hong Kong...
Role
US Capital Markets Junior - Mid level Associate Beijing 1-3 Years
Location
Beijing
Job Description
An international law firm is urgently looking for a US capital markets junior to middle level associate in Beijing. You will have the opportunity to work on a...
Role
Corporate Lawyer UK Firm Hong Kong 1-2 PQE
Location
Hong Kong
Job Description
A well-known UK firm is seeking a corporate associate to join its team in Hong Kong. Candidates must be qualified in Hong Kong (1-2PQE) with experience in HKIPOs. Chinese language...
Role
Mid-level Dispute Associate Shanghai 4-6PQE
Location
Shanghai
Job Description
An international law firm is looking to add a mid-level dispute lawyer in Shanghai. Ideal candidates should have at least 4 years' dispute experience related to construction and infrastructure sectors. Those who are qualified...
Role
Legal Analyst Shanghai 0.5 - 1 Year
Location
Shanghai
Job Description
A well-known international law firm is actively looking for a legal analyst in Shanghai. You will have the opportunity to work on a wide exposure including capital markets, M&A, arbitration and investigation,...
Role
Corporate Legal Manager Shanghai 5+ Years
Location
Shanghai
Job Description
An international law firm is looking to hire a corporate legal manager to be based in Shanghai. In this role, you will be focusing on a mix of HK IPO, overseas bonds and...
Role
Paralegal - 15898/VTA
Location
Hong Kong, China
Job Description
Our client is one of the top credit rating and research solutions firm globally. They are seeking an experienced Paralegal to join their growing APAC legal function. Based in Hong Kong, you will support...
The legal sector is shouldering more responsibility than ever, and only in such periods of adversity does true talent get tried and tested. Under the current dynamic global compliance environment, we are witnessing companies rebound, with some even exceeding pre-pandemic...
Top inhouse counsel discuss how the pandemic has re-shaped their role, and how they are priming for the challenges that the new year will bring
Businesses are ploughing an uphill furrow in the Year of the Ox. While the pandemic...
In-house Counsel Awards 2023
In-house Counsel Awards 2022-21
China Business Law Journal reveals the country's leading in-house counsel and corporate legal teams. Lynn Zhang reports
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The year 2020 was unlike any other, as a global pandemic and...
Role
Conveyancing Lawyer International Law Firm Hong Kong 3-5 PQE
Location
Hong Kong
Job Description
An international law firm seeks a mid-level associate to join its real estate team in Hong Kong. This role will involve a broad range of conveyancing matters related to...
Role
Finance Lawyer Int'l Firm Hong Kong 2-5 PQE
Location
Hong Kong
Job Description
A well-regarded international firm is currently seeking a finance lawyer to join its Hong Kong office. Candidates must have experience at another international firm, with exposure to leveraged, acquisition, or...
China’s Amendment (XI) to the Criminal Law was officially adopted on 26 December 2020. There are 47 clauses in this amendment, and the amendments to the area of securities crime involve crimes of fraudulent issuance of stocks and bonds,...
The creation of a pledge over the company equity held by a borrower is a common way of providing security. However, the need to increase or reduce registered capital also often arises in the course of a company’s operations....
Following an extensive nominations process, Asia Business Law Journal reveals the A-List of the country's legal profession. Putro Harnowo reports
View the A-List
For centuries, Malaysia has been open to foreign business, and absorbed global influences. No wonder that the country is...
Role
Executive Director, Compliance (10+ PQE) - 16340/VTA
Location
Shanghai/Beijing, China
Job Description
Brilliant opportunity exists for an experienced cross-border funds lawyer to join a financial giant in Mainland China. Reporting to their China Compliance Head, you will be responsible for the overall compliance...
Role
Corporate Finance Counsel / Junior Partner Beijing 8+ PQE
Location
Beijing
Job Description
A well-known international law firm is looking to add an additional corporate finance counsel or junior partner for its corporate team in Beijing. Candidates who have solid IPO experience and...
Role
Legal Consultant Beijing 1-4 PQE
Location
Beijing
Job Description
An international law firm is actively looking for a legal consultant to be based in Beijing. In this role, you will focus on a mix of HK IPO and listing compliance work. Ideal candidates...
Role
Junior Capital Markets Associate Beijing 1-3 PQE
Location
Beijing
Job Description
A top US law firm is hiring a junior capital markets associate in Beijing. The role will offer exposure on both HK IPO and US IPO matters. Successful candidates should be US...
Role
Mid-level US M&A/Corporate Associate Hong Kong 3-5 PQE
Location
Hong Kong
Job Description
An international law firm is urgently looking for a mid-level corporate associate in Hong Kong. In this role, you will have the opportunity to work on a mix of M&A...
India Business Law Journal reveals the top 100 foreign lawyers for India-related matters
View the A-List
The arrival of covid-19 brought about a need for agility among international lawyers – to adapt to a reality where the “fly-in, fly-out” model...
Role
Senior Employment Counsel, Director (10+ PQE) - 16344/VTA
Location
Shanghai, China
Job Description
Excellent opportunity for an experienced employment lawyer to take on an APAC regional role at a Fortune 500 MNC in Shanghai, covering its APAC operations. You will provide legal advice...
Role
Associate General Counsel, Asia (8-15 PQE) - 16337/VTA
Location
Beijing, China
Job Description
A globally well-known education company is looking for a self-motivated senior lawyer to cover their Asian operation on a base of Beijing. Reporting directly to the London-based General Counsel, you...
Role
Funds Lawyers US Firm Hong Kong All Level
Location
Hong Kong
Job Description
Exciting opportunities for funds lawyers of all level to join a top US law firm in Hong Kong. Ideally, you need to be US qualified, and have a US LL.M...
Role
Legal Counsel M&A/ PE Financial Institution Hong Kong 4-7 PQE
Location
Hong Kong
Job Description
A reputable financial institution is looking for a legal counsel to join their team in Hong Kong. You will be assisting the M&A / PE team on all...
Role
PE / M&A Lawyer US Firm Beijing / Shanghai 3-6 PQE
Location
Beijing / Shanghai
Job Description
A top US firm is seeking a 3-6 PQE PE / M&A lawyer to join its Hong Kong office. Candidates must have relevant experience from a...
Role
Real Estate / M&A Associate Hong Kong 2-5 PQE
Location
Hong Kong
Job Description
A top tier U.S law firm is looking for a mid-level associate to join their Hong Kong office. The ideal candidate would be either US or common law qualified,...
Role
Funds Associate Offshore Firm Hong Kong 5+ PQE
Location
Hong Kong
Job Description
A top offshore firm is seeking an experienced funds associate to join its Hong Kong office. Candidates must have at least 5 years of PQE in funds-related matters from a...
Role
M&A Associate (3-5 PQE) - 16334/VTA
Location
Shanghai, China
Job Description
A leading US law firm is seeking a mid to senior-level M&A Associate to join their award-winning practice in Shanghai. Ideal for someone looking for a broad practice and activity on sophisticated...
Role
M&A Associate (4-6+ PQE) - 16335/VTA
Location
Hong Kong, China
Job Description
Our client, a global law firm with a strong presence in China, is seeking an experienced M&A Associate to join a successful team in Hong Kong and obtain some of the...
Role
Anti-Money Laundering Executive - 16338/VTA
Location
Hong Kong, China
Job Description
Excellent contract position for a senior qualified lawyer with proven AML experience to join a prestigious professional association for six months in Hong Kong. A competitive remuneration is on offer; notably, you...
Role
Head of Compliance, APAC - 16339/VTA
Location
Hong Kong, China
Job Description
Our client, a reputable European MNC, is hiring a Head of Compliance to cover and support its operation in the Asia Pacific region on a base of Hong Kong. Directly reporting...
The foreign ownership cap for the sector is set to be raised to 74%, but prospective investors are waiting for details of yet-to-be announced 'safeguards' before they have a flutter. Freny Patel reports
The proposal to raise the foreign ownership...
Role
HKIPO Lawyer US Firm Hong Kong 3-7 PQE
Location
Hong Kong
Job Description
A US firm is seeking an experienced HKIPO lawyer to join its team. Candidates must have relevant experience at a well-known firm. Qualification in Hong Kong and Chinese language skills...
Role
Capital Markets Associate US law firm Singapore 1-6 PQE
Location
Singapore
Job Description
Leading US law firm are looking to hire a capital markets associate for their Singapore office. Exciting opportunity to work in a truly global team on some of the most...
Role
Capital Markets (ECM) US Firm Singapore 3-6 PQE
Location
Singapore
Job Description
A top US firm is seeking a 3-6 PQE capital markets lawyer to join its Singapore office. Candidates must have relevant experience in ECM and also carry India experience / background....
Role
Corporate M&A US law firm Singapore 3-6 PQE
Location
Singapore
Job Description
This leading US law firm are looking to hire a mid level corporate M&A associate for their Singapore office. Candidates ideally should have a mix of both corporate M&A and PE...
Non-banking financial companies (NBFCs) have grown rapidly, and are increasingly interconnected to capital markets and other components of the financial system. The dominance of NBFCs in the fintech space and the reliance that retail users place on payments systems...
For an economy reeling from the effects of covid-19, the 2021 budget brought some hope. It contained announcements for the power sector, centred on power infrastructure.
A sum of ₹3 trillion (US$41 billion) spread over five years has been allocated...
Key takeaways from the first reporting period and practical pointers on economic substance compliance in The British Virgin Islands
For many companies incorporated in the British Virgin Islands (BVI), the first deadline for reporting on economic substance (ES) compliance was...
With the rapid development of China’s economy, and the deepening of the public’s understanding and recognition of arbitration rules, arbitration has become an indispensable dispute resolution mechanism in current commercial society. The entire arbitration procedure provides the parties with...
Role
Real Estate Senior Lawyer International Firm Hong Kong 5+ Years
Location
Hong Kong
Job Description
An international firm is looking to hire a senior real estate lawyer to join its team in Hong Kong. Successful candidates should have over 5 years of PQE...
Role
Capital Markets Lawyer PRC Law Firm Hong Kong 4-5 PQE
Location
Hong Kong
Job Description
A PRC law firm seeks a mid-level associate to join its capital markets team in Hong Kong to work on listing rules compliance, takeovers and IPOs. Exciting opportunity...
Role
Legal Counsel TMT Company Hong Kong 4-8 PQE
Location
Hong Kong
Job Description
A well-established TMT company is looking to add a mid-level lawyer to its Hong Kong office. Candidates must have solid experience in drafting and advising on commercial contracts, particularly telecommunications...
Role
Associate/Senior Associate - Corporate
Location
Delhi
Job Description
Experience in handling M&A and private equity transactions. The candidate should have extensive experience in drafting and negotiating M&A and private equity transaction documents and should be well versed with the legal nuances of such...
Asset securitisation of enterprise financing claims (enterprise financing claim ABS) is an innovative asset-backed securities (ABS) product appearing in recent years, which refers to the asset securitisation business carried out by securities companies and subsidiaries of fund management companies...
The governor of Maharashtra, in exercising powers conferred in him vide article 213(1) of the constitution of India, passed the Maharashtra Stamp (Amendment and Validation) Ordinance, 2021, on 5 February 2021. It amends section 5, article 6 and article...
Article 40(3) of the Employment Contract Law provides that if the objective circumstances on which an employment contract was concluded have undergone significant changes, resulting in the failure to perform the employment contract, and no agreement on amending the...
Role
Debt Capital Markets Associate (3-5 PQE) - 16332/VTA
Location
Hong Kong, China
Job Description
We have instructions from a global law firm who are looking to expand their capital markets team, specifically in debt capital markets (DCM) work. You will join the firm’s...
Role
Corporate Associate (3-5+ PQE) - 16333/VTA
Location
Singapore
Job Description
This AmLaw 100 law firm is seeking a Mid to Senior-level Corporate Associate to supplement its expanding practice in Singapore. You will be expected to advise on a broad range of cross-border and...
Role
Senior Litigation Lawyer (5-7 PQE) - 16336/VTA
Location
Hong Kong, China
Job Description
Senior Litigation Lawyer sought to join a top-tier UK international law firm based in Hong Kong to undertake a broad range of dispute resolution work for a diverse spectrum of...
Role
Arbitration Partner US firm Hong Kong
Location
Hong Kong
Job Description
Exciting opportunity for an arbitration partner to join a growing US firm in Hong Kong. Candidates should already be in a partnership position and have a portable book of business. Chinese language...
Role
Finance Partner US Firm Hong Kong
Location
Hong Kong
Job Description
A growing US firm in Hong Kong are looking for a finance partner to join their team. Candidates should have an established practice with a portable book of business. Ideally should be...
Role
Compliance Lawyer US Law Firm Hong Kong 1-5PQE
Location
Hong Kong
Job Description
A US law firm is looking for a junior to mid-level listings compliance associate in Hong Kong. Ideal candidates need to have gained at least 2 years' prior experience in...
Role
Funds Associate Offshore Firm Hong Kong 5+ PQE
Location
Hong Kong
Job Description
A top offshore firm is seeking an experienced funds associate to join its Hong Kong office. Candidates must have at least 5 years of PQE in funds-related matters at a...
The most common investment object of non-performing assets is the package of non-performing claims. Investors, in acquiring non-performing claims, often pay too much attention to the realisation and recovery value of the collateral, and ignore some special matters affecting...
Some of India’s top law firms were among several who worked on a US$8 billion deal involving a special purpose acquisition corporation (SPAC) that will enable ReNew Power to list on the Nasdaq.
When finalised, the deal will be one...
Antares Legal represented lending and digital payments start-up Resilient Innovations, which operates as BharatPe, on its recent US$108 million series D equity fundraise led by existing investor, Coatue Management.
Cooley and IndusLaw advised Coatue Management. L&L Partners advised Steadview Capital...
IndusLaw advised construction tech start-up Hella Infra Market, which operates as Infra.Market, on its US$100 million series C fundraise that valued the company at US$1 billion.
Gunderson Dettmer advised existing investor Tiger Global, which led the funding round. Investors included...
Allen & Overy and Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas advised UltraTech Cement when it raised US$400 million in reportedly the first US dollar-denominated sustainability-linked bond issue from South and Southeast Asia.
Linklaters and Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co (SAM) advised the two...
The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 and its developing jurisprudence has been a hallmark of this pathbreaking legislation. However, one crucial cog in the wheel for the purposeful implementation and working of the code, which remains unresolved, is the...
Role
Senior Lawyer, IP Litigation (5+ PQE) - 16324/VTA
Location
Beijing, China
Job Description
This international law firm with a strong IP presence in Mainland China is seeking an experienced IP Litigation lawyer to join its market-leading practice in Beijing.
Requirements
Ideally, you have over 5...
Companies that issue shares with differential voting rights (DVR) give those shares increased or decreased voting rights, compared to simple equity issues with one share carrying one vote
Regulation(s) have been relaxed for the issue of DVR shares to help...
The competition regime permits assessments of allegations of abuse of dominance against an enterprise under section 4 of the Competition Act, 2002 (act). An enterprise is liberally defined in the act to include a wide spectrum of entities. Under...
Shipping is widely recognized as the first truly global industry, no longer limited to coastal countries. With the horizons of India’s vision of world trade widening, the resolution of shipping and maritime disputes will increasingly occupy centre stage.
The financial...
Much has been said about the obligation of a third-party security provider when a borrower enters the corporate insolvency resolution process (CIRP) under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 (IBC). Under a financing transaction, a corporate borrower’s parent, group...
Role
Regulatory Offshore firm Hong Kong
Location
Hong Kong
Job Description
Highly regarded offshore law firm is looking for a regulatory lawyer for their Hong Kong Office. The role will involve advising clients on Cayman Islands and BVI regulatory matters. Candidates should be committed...
Role
Director - Legal Counsel Corporate Finance / ECM / PE Financial Institution Hong Kong 6+ PQE
Location
Hong Kong
Job Description
A reputable regional financial institution is looking for a Director - Legal Counsel to join their team in Hong Kong. This role...
Role
Litigation Lawyer Mid-level Offshore Firm Hong Kong
Location
Hong Kong
Job Description
A highly regarded offshore law firm are currently seeking a commercial disputes lawyer (ideally with insolvency/restructuring experience) to join their team in Hong Kong. The successful candidate would be working on...
Role
Employment Associate (1-2 PQE) - 16327/VTA
Location
Hong Kong, China
Job Description
Are you seeking an exciting opportunity with a growing firm which has a fresh perspective on legal services? Our client, a young, dynamic practice with a global legal network, has an...
Role
Employment Associate (3-4 PQE) - 16326/VTA
Location
Hong Kong, China
Job Description
This is an exciting opportunity to join a young, dynamic, and forward-thinking practice in Asia from a base of Hong Kong. Due to continued growth and expansion, our client is now...
Role
Commercial Disputes Lawyer (5-7 PQE) - 16328/VTA
Location
Hong Kong, China
Job Description
This is a brilliant opportunity for a commercial dispute lawyer to join one of the market-leading offshore law firms' litigation team on the most high-profile and complex matters for blue-chip...
Role
Legal Counsel, Transactions (8+ PQE) - 16325/VTA
Location
Hong Kong, China
Job Description
Our client is a top-tier global alternative asset manager. Due to heightened deal flow, the firm is looking for an experienced deal lawyer to join their market-leading deal team, supporting...
Shandong Gold Mining has privatised Hengxing Gold Holding from the Hong Kong stock exchange following its HK$3 billion acquisition. The scheme of arrangement saw A + H-listed Shandong Gold offer its H shares to Hengxing shareholders as consideration for...
NYSE-listed NIO, a pioneer in China’s premium smart electric vehicle market, completed its US$1.5 billion convertible senior notes offering. Issued in two tranches, this is the largest convertible bonds offering by a Chinese auto company to date.
NIO plans to...
SF Holding, a Shenzhen-based package delivery services provider, has announced its acquisition of a 51.8% stake in Hong Kong-listed Kerry Logistics Network (KLN) for HK$17.6 billion (US$2.3 billion).
Linklaters advised KLN, while Slaughter and May acted as counsel for SF...
Video sharing platform Kuaishou went public in Hong Kong on 5 February, raising about HK$42 billion (US$5.42 billion). The company’s shares jumped 161% on debut. Kuaishou is one of the most widely used social platforms in China, with an...
The blueprint for China’s top-down intellectual property (IP) reforms includes piecing together major judicial and legislative change, solving problems that have affected enterprises for decades. But do the changes go far enough? Luna Jin spoke to senior in-house counsel...
Fangda Partners acted as sole legal counsel when HSBC Group opened China’s first wholly foreign-owned fintech company, HSBC Fintech Services (Shanghai), on 9 January.
The company, based in Lingang New Area of the Shanghai Free Trade Zone, will offer technology...
Two new boutique law firms were launched in Hong Kong in February by lawyers looking to carve out a niche for themselves in sustainable finance and international legal services.
Ben McQuhae, a former Jones Day partner, launched boutique law...
O’Melveny & Myers has appointed Nima Amini as managing partner in its Hong Kong office from 1 February.
Amini was previously a partner in O’Melveny’s corporate department and a member of the M&A and private equity groups. He takes over...
On 29 January, Allen & Overy’s joint operation partner, Lang Yue Law Firm, added Melody Wang as a litigation lead partner.
Wang focuses on practice areas such as restructuring and bankruptcy, financial services and environmental protection. She has assisted clients...
Davis Polk has recruited Jason Xu in Beijing as a corporate partner as it seeks to strengthen its Hong Kong capital markets work.
Xu joins the firm from Freshfields, where he served as deputy head of equity capital markets in...
The country is seeking a concrete direction for the regulation of emerging assets as cryptocurrency trading heats up
The Securities and Exchange Commission of Thailand (SEC) remains highly active in implementing new laws and regulations to keep up with the...
Role
Structured Products Lawyer Global Investment Bank Hong Kong 4PQE+
Location
Hong Kong
Job Description
A global investment bank is seeking a mid to senior-level lawyer to join its legal team in Hong Kong. Candidates should ideally have extensive exposure to structured products and/or...
Aayushi Agarwal has taken up the role of general manager – head of legal at LOTS Wholesale Solutions in Gurugram. She was previously a senior legal counsel at IndiGo airlines.
Agarwal told India Business Law Journal that she was drawn...
Talat Ansari has joined the litigation department of Seyfarth in New York as a partner. Ansari was previously a partner at Kelley Drye & Warren, where he focused on international arbitration and led the law firm’s India practice group.
Ansari...
International capital markets lawyer David Cameron set up his own corporate law firm, David Cameron Law Office, in Hong Kong on 22 February, from where he aims to provide his considerable base of Indian clients with cost-effective solutions.
Cameron has...
The Supreme Court recently upheld the constitutional validity of sections 3, 4 and 10 of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (Amendment) Act, 2020, in Manish Kumar v Union of India and connected cases.
Section 3 of the IBC amendment inserted...
The Union of India and the state of Maharashtra appear to be at loggerheads in respect of ownership and possession of 102 acres (41 hectares) of land at Kanjurmarg, Mumbai. It is the claim of the Union of India...
In a case before the Calcutta High Court, the petitioner had prayed for a partial setting aside of the award, to the extent that the arbitrator had failed to award interest on the sum awarded on account of liquidated...
