A cure-all provided by the Decurion?
July 8, 2013
Anthony Woo and Jenny Zhuang of Kennedys share with us their insights following a momentous judgment in the shipping arena in Hong Kong. For the first time, the meaning of ’control’ in the context of a ship arrest was contemplated by the Hong Kong Courts – paving the way for some much needed clarity for ship owners.
Deals Of The Year 2011
July 8, 2013
Pitted against a backdrop of financial as well as natural disasters in 2011, in-house and external counsel had to fight clock, calendar and boundary to get their clients’ deals across the finish line. Notably, countries in the Asian and MENA regions, drivers of the engines of growth since the GFC and the Euro-crisis, have delivered a high level of torque. ASIAN-MENA COUNSEL celebrates an array of stellar deals in this issue that made the short-list for their size, innovation, complexity and uniqueness. From towering IPO’s to huge eco-friendly structures, our winning deals as well as our honourable mentions, span an impressive gamut.
A labour of love
July 8, 2013
As legal recruiter Hughes-Castell celebrates 25 years in the business, we speak to managing director Doreen Jaeger-Soong about how the industry has evolved and her recent buyback of the operation from Dutch firm Randstad
Financial dispute resolution in Hong Kong: ‘FDR’ – nothing to fear?
July 8, 2013
David Smyth and David Luk of Smyth & Co (in association with Reynolds Porter Chamberlain LLP), review Hong Kong’s new Financial Dispute Resolution Scheme and highlight some pertinent issues that may arise for prospective claimants, financial institutions and their in-house lawyers.
A ‘Bittersweet Symphony’
July 8, 2013
Leaving behind a long-standing career as a private practitioner, James Jamison, moved in-house and joined Deloitte as General Counsel in 2011. Taking up the role against the background of a rapidly changing regulatory landscape which has seen China assert its national sovereignty in response to demands from US regulators, he describes his entry in-house as a ‘baptism of fire.’ 18 months in, his quest continues. He strives to find workable solutions and manage delicate situations with level-headedness and diplomacy with the help of a supportive legal network. Here Jamison tells us more about his day to day at one of the Big 4 accounting firms.
The road ahead
January 8, 2013
Vivian Mak, Director and Head of Litigation, Asia Pacific for The Royal Bank of Scotland reveals to us how the tapestry of a litigator’s life has changed in the banking industry in the last two years and how she expects it will develop in the near future. Earnest about the need to stay relevant and positive in the current environment, Mak is quick to advise that a career in-house is not for everyone.
2011 Hong Kong In-House Legal Salary Survey
December 7, 2012
2011 has seen a marked improvement in market sentiment and there has been a notable increase in in-house recruitment activity… By Lewis Sanders.
A Yahoo! search success
December 6, 2012
Stephen Man, VP and Regional General Counsel Asia Pacific at Yahoo! candidly talks to Asian-mena Counsel about his transition from private practitioner to in-house counsel. Now helming the legal team at one of the biggest names in the IT industry, he takes us through a day in his life in the legal hot-seat in Hong Kong. Between a demanding role and two little ones at home – he appears to have tackled the mythical work-life balance that still eludes many.
Breaking new ground
June 21, 2012
After 35 years with GE, Stephen Maloy, General Counsel Asia Pacific, talks about turning challenges into opportunities, the importance of diversity in a multinational organisation, and the qualities GE looks for in external counsel.
HKSE’s new listing rules reassuring for mining and petroleum companies
August 4, 2011
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Linklaters appoints Hong Kong partner as new Global Head of Litigation
August 4, 2011
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BVI-incorporated company to become the first to list on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange
August 4, 2011
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