The International Bar Association quotes Simon Green on the Firm's China strategy
The International Bar Association quotes Simon Green in an article titled 'Re-assessing China'.
In the article, he comments on the Firm's strategies in the region and touches on the recent fifth year anniversary of the Firm's Hong Kong office and appointment of, Silvia On, as the new head of the China Desk in Hong Kong.
Simon, an International Partner who leads the Firm’s focus in Asia from the Hong Kong office, says:
"In China, the Firm partners ‘with leading Chinese firms' for 'on the ground' advice when our clients need local support".
"We have found that clients who are keen to transact with Chinese counterparties prefer to do so with the familiarity of the common law system in Hong Kong. Although Chinese local firms are developing rapidly, we believe there will continue to be a need for collaboration with Hong Kong-based law firms to deliver successful outcomes for clients."
Read the full article in the IBA here.
