In the wake of last year’s frequent political protests and this year’s COVID-19 pandemic, law firms in Hong Kong are struggling. 

Before the city had a chance to recover from disruptions caused by last year’s political unrest, the coronavirus pandemic put more strain on its economy. So far, the cumulative effects of both crises have already forced two international law firms—U.K.-based Osborne Clarke and U.S. firm Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe—to shutter their Hong Kong operations.