Vincent Chow

Vincent Chow is a reporter for Law.com International and China Law & Practice, based in Hong Kong. He writes about lawyers and legal issues in Hong Kong and China and covers the business of law, global and domestic law firms, in-house legal departments and regulatory issues. He can be reached at [email protected].

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June 05, 2020 | International Edition

The List Wars: China Prepares to Retaliate Against the US With Its Own 'Entity List'

China's "unreliables" list is expected to target large American technology companies such as Qualcomm, Cisco and Apple, and could subject them to market restrictions, investigations and civil or criminal punishment.

By Vincent Chow

4 minute read

June 01, 2020 | International Edition

Hong Kong Lawyers React as the US Strips Hong Kong of Special Trade Status

Lawyers from global firms are nervously waiting for more detail on how the Trump administration's move will affect the city and their clients.

By Vincent Chow

6 minute read

June 01, 2020 | International Edition

Hong Kong Lawyers React as the US Strips Hong Kong of Special Trade Status

Lawyers from global firms are nervously waiting for more detail on how the Trump administration's move will affect the city and their clients.

By Vincent Chow

6 minute read

May 25, 2020 | International Edition

Hong Kong Reacts as Beijing Plans Implementation of New National Security Law

Legal organizations and foreign business interests have raised concerns about Beijing's proposed legislation, and massive pro-democracy demonstrations are once again filling Hong Kong's streets.

By Law.com International Staff

6 minute read

May 11, 2020 | International Edition

Hill Dickinson Cuts Global Staff Pay by 20%, Withholds Partner Payouts

The firm has also suspended all further profit distribution to partners.

By Vincent Chow

3 minute read

May 07, 2020 | International Edition

Stephenson Harwood Closes Beijing Office, Revamps Hong Kong Strategy

"We are not alone in having had to reassess our priorities in [China], and in taking a more critical look at our presence there," said the firm's new regional head.

By Vincent Chow

4 minute read

May 05, 2020 | International Edition

Political Unrest Resumes in Hong Kong With First Court Hearing After Lawyers' Arrests

With the number of COVID-19 cases falling to zero in Hong Kong, pro-democracy protestors are planning to resume large-scale demonstrations, including one to mark the anniversary of the 1989 Tiananmen Square protests June 4.

By Law.com International Staff

3 minute read

April 30, 2020 | International Edition

Law Firms Turn to Cost-Cutting in Hong Kong's Challenging Market

The number of new coronavirus cases in the territory has dropped to zero, but disruptive demonstrations protesting China's increasing control over the territory are expected to resume.

By Vincent Chow

6 minute read