Tony Sabine

Tony Sabine is a Hong Kong-based correspondent for Law.com International, writing about lawyers and legal issues in Asia. His coverage includes the business of law, global and regional law firms, in-house legal departments and regulatory issues. He can be reached at [email protected].

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August 08, 2024 | International Edition

Davis Polk, Karas So Appointed on Evergrande's Liquidator Lawsuit Against PwC

It comes as liquidators also seek to claw back $6 billion from seven individuals associated with the company including its founder Hui Ka Yan.

By Tony Sabine | Jessica Seah

3 minute read

August 07, 2024 | International Edition

Mishcon's Hong Kong Affiliate Karas So Instructed to Recover $6B in Evergrande Liquidation

Clifford Chance and Hong Kong firms Tanner De Witt and Karas So were initially mandated to provide legal advice on the liquidation when proceedings against China Evergrande accelerated this year following the Hong Kong High Court's decision to wind up the company.

By Tony Sabine

2 minute read

July 23, 2024 | International Edition

Linklaters Hires Capital Markets Duo, Targets New Economy Market in China

Linklaters says it has high hopes for the pair as it looks to build on its strategy shift with an emphasis on "New Economy" deals while retaining its traditional strengths in capital markets.

By Tony Sabine

5 minute read

July 11, 2024 | International Edition

Atsumi & Sakai Continues to Expand Outside Japan, Opens Office in Vietnam

The new office in Ho Chi Minh City will provide a range of legal services and assist clients in expanding their business in Vietnam and elsewhere in Southeast Asia.

By Tony Sabine

2 minute read

July 10, 2024 | International Edition

Simmons & Simmons Hires New Hong Kong Regulatory Head

Former Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer counsel Kenneth Hui will help clients navigate financial regulatory issues, with a special focus on digital assets.

By Tony Sabine

2 minute read

June 25, 2024 | International Edition

New Twist in Hong Kong Crypto Fraud Saga As Investors Take Civil Action

Plaintiffs are looking to recover their missing assets in a case that has resulted in more than 70 arrests and seen investors incur losses of more than US$150 million, according to the city's financial regulators.

By Tony Sabine

3 minute read

June 13, 2024 | International Edition

Mayer Brown, JunHe Represent Dexin China in Yet Another Property Company Liquidation

The High Court of Hong Kong ordered Dexin to be wound up over its failure to repay more than $300 million to creditors.

By Tony Sabine

2 minute read

June 12, 2024 | International Edition

China Signals Ambitions to Become Key Player in International Arbitration

The new Hong Kong branch of the Shanghai International Arbitration Centre demonstrates China's desire to grow its presence in international dispute resolution. But some think the country has a way to go before it can compete with Hong Kong or Singapore as the region's premier arbitration destination.

By Tony Sabine

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