Vincent Chow

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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September 06, 2021 | International Edition

Chinese Companies Get ESG Guidance From Hong Kong

China, which wants to achieve carbon neutrality by 2060, is expected to accelerate the implementation of mandatory environmental disclosure requirements. But lawyers say that even more than government regulations, it is Hong Kong and international investors that have put pressure on mainland Chinese companies to comply with ESG requirements.

By Vincent Chow

5 minute read

August 04, 2021 | International Edition

China Relaxes Rules for Foreign Lawyers in Hainan

A new reform program will allow Chinese law firms in the island province to hire foreign lawyers for foreign law and international treaty matters.

By Vincent Chow

2 minute read

August 03, 2021 | International Edition

Offshore Firm Harneys Adds Funds Partner in Hong Kong

Yucheng Fan joins the British Virgin Islands-based firm from fellow offshore firm Maples.

By Vincent Chow

1 minute read

July 26, 2021 | International Edition

Kirkland & Ellis Adds China Real Estate Partner From Paul Hastings

The firm is targeting growth in China's real estate market, especially in private equity transactions.

By Vincent Chow

2 minute read

July 15, 2021 | International Edition

Beijing Proposes Lengthy Cybersecurity Review for Overseas Listings, Creating Potential Boon for Hong Kong IPO Work

A number of Chinese companies have reportedly pulled the plug on their intended listings in the U.S. as a result of Beijing's heightened scrutiny.

By Vincent Chow

5 minute read

July 12, 2021 | International Edition

Mayer Brown Expands Hong Kong Capital Markets Practice With Four New Partners

In a rare move of lateral team recruitment, the U.S. firm aims to bolster both equity and debt securities capabilities.

By Vincent Chow

3 minute read

July 08, 2021 | International Edition

As Beijing Cracks Down on Chinese Companies Listing Overseas, Global Law Firms May See Drop in IPO Work

Beijing's cybersecurity probes into three Chinese tech companies that recently listed in the U.S. could stem the flow of Chinese IPOs in the U.S.

By Vincent Chow

6 minute read

June 04, 2021 | International Edition

Activist Barrister Arrested in Hong Kong on Tiananmen Crackdown Anniversary

The arrest of Chow Hang-tung, a barrister at Harcourt Chambers, came a day after a leading British judge announced that she will quit Hong Kong's highest court next month.

By Law.com International Staff

3 minute read

June 02, 2021 | International Edition

'Quite a Ride' — How Yum China's Big Law Partner-Turned-GC Navigated Through Pandemic, Hong Kong Listing

Decades of private practice in both China and the United States has been crucial for the general counsel of Yum China, a U.S. company that is also China's biggest restaurant operator.

By Vincent Chow

6 minute read

April 26, 2021 | International Edition

Paul Hastings Continues China Life Sciences Push With Hogan Lovells Hire

Phoebe Yan represents multinational and Chinese clients in investigations by U.S. and Chinese government agencies, with a focus on life sciences companies.

By Vincent Chow

2 minute read