With over three decades in the region, Paul, Weiss has long been recognized as a leader and legal innovator among international law firms in Asia. Our Asia based partners have been consistently ranked in the top tier of practitioners in their areas of expertise.
Paul, Weiss Wins Two ALB Japan Law Awards
Paul, Weiss was recognized in two categories at the Asian Legal Business Japan Law Awards, including “Debt Market Deal of the Year” for our role in advising Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group’s TLAC Bond Issuance, and “M&A Deal of the Year (Midsize)” for our work advising Nichi-Iko Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. in its $736 million acquisition of Sagent Pharmaceuticals. The firm was also shortlisted in the following categories: “International Deal Firm of the Year;” “Banking and Financial Services Law Firm of the Year;” and “Debt Market Deal of the Year” for our role in advising Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group’s senior notes offering; “M&A Deal of the Year: (Premium)” for our involvement in Yokohama Rubber’s $1.2 billion acquisition of Alliance Tire Group.; “International Deal Firm of the Year;” and “Banking and Financial Services Law Firm of the Year.” In addition, corporate partner Tong Yu was shortlisted as “Dealmaker of the Year" and corporate partner Kaye Yoshino was shortlisted as “Woman Lawyer of the Year.” Asian Legal Business is a publication of Thomson Reuters.
The winners of the ALB Japan Law Awards were announced at a ceremony on June 7 at the Ritz-Carlton in Tokyo.
Events & Publications
Betty Yap Gives Keynote Speech at the EY Professional Women’s Network Launch Ceremony
- Dec 14, 2020
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Betty Yap Gives Keynote Speech at the EY Professional Women’s Network Launch Ceremony
Corporate partner Betty Yap was invited to be a keynote speaker at the Launching Ceremony of the 2021 EY Professional Women’s Network Mentorship Program.
Betty Yap and Jack Lange Interviewed by Legal 500 Asia Pacific Hall of Fame
- Aug 13, 2020
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Betty Yap and Jack Lange Interviewed by Legal 500 Asia Pacific Hall of Fame
Corporate partners Betty Yap and Jack Lange were recognized in The Legal 500 Asia Pacific Hall of Fame for their achievements in private equity work in Hong Kong.
Update for Chinese SEC Reporting Companies: President’s Working Group Issues Mandated Report on Listings
- Aug 07, 2020
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Update for Chinese SEC Reporting Companies: President’s Working Group Issues Mandated Report on Listings
On August 6, the President’s Working Group on Financial Markets released its report in response to President Trump’s mandate that it set forth recommendations to address the continued constraints on access by the Public Company…
Paul, Weiss Panel: Recent Development in the U.S. Affecting U.S.-Listed Chinese Companies
- Aug 11, 2020
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Paul, Weiss Panel: Recent Development in the U.S. Affecting U.S.-Listed Chinese Companies
Paul, Weiss will host a webinar presentation, “Recent Developments in the United States Affecting U.S.-Listed Chinese Companies,” featuring corporate partners Mark Bergman and Xiaoyu Greg Liu, and litigation partners Christopher…
Update for Chinese SEC Reporting Companies: President Trump Mandates Report on PCAOB Access and Investor Protections
- Jun 08, 2020
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Update for Chinese SEC Reporting Companies: President Trump Mandates Report on PCAOB Access and Investor Protections
In response to the political impasse over access by U.S. regulators to information relating to U.S.-listed Chinese companies and, in particular, access by the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board to work papers relating to the…
Disclosure and Other Considerations: an Update for Chinese SEC Reporting Companies
- May 26, 2020
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Disclosure and Other Considerations: an Update for Chinese SEC Reporting Companies
As many Chinese companies with SEC reporting obligations have taken advantage of the relief provided by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission to delay the filings of their annual reports on Form 20-F, we outline key disclosure…
U.S. State Department Issues Unprecedented Global Travel Advisory
- Mar 19, 2020
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U.S. State Department Issues Unprecedented Global Travel Advisory
The State Department has issued a Level 4 (Do Not Travel) advisory for all travel outside the United States. It advises U.S. citizens not to travel abroad and U.S. citizens abroad who reside in the United States to return home if…
Force Majeure in the Wake of the Coronavirus (COVID-19)
- Mar 03, 2020
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Force Majeure in the Wake of the Coronavirus (COVID-19)
The coming months are likely to bring many assertions of force majeure—contract provisions that excuse a party’s nonperformance when “acts of God” or other extraordinary events prevent a party from fulfilling its contractual…
M&A Perspectives: Japan - Focus on Activism
- Feb 17, 2020
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M&A Perspectives: Japan - Focus on Activism
There is no question that activism is gaining traction in Japan. Reports indicate that as of the end of the 2019 proxy season, a record 54 Japanese companies received shareholder proposals for the 2019 annual meetings – a 29% increase …
Senior DOJ Antitrust Official Rejoins Paul, Weiss
- Sep 09, 2019
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Senior DOJ Antitrust Official Rejoins Paul, Weiss
Andrew Finch has returned to the firm as Co-Chair of the Antitrust Practice Group.
Does President Trump Have Authority to Force U.S. Companies to Leave China?
- Aug 26, 2019
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Does President Trump Have Authority to Force U.S. Companies to Leave China?
On August 23, 2019, President Trump tweeted that “American companies are hereby ordered to immediately start looking for an alternative to China, including bringing. . .your companies [home] and making products in the USA.” In further …
Betty Yap, Hans-Günther Herrmann and Rui Bu Discuss China’s Draft Foreign Investment Law
- Jan 31, 2019
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Betty Yap, Hans-Günther Herrmann and Rui Bu Discuss China’s Draft Foreign Investment Law
In an article published in China Law & Practice on January 31, corporate partner Betty Yap, counsel Hans-Günther Herrmann and China associate Rui Bu discuss the newly published Draft Foreign Investment Law and its practical…
China Issues Market-Entry Negative List And Publishes Draft Foreign Investment Law for Public Comment
- Jan 24, 2019
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China Issues Market-Entry Negative List And Publishes Draft Foreign Investment Law for Public Comment
Since late 2017, in the context of the escalating trade war between the United States and Chinese governments, Chinese political leaders have signaled that they are willing to address some of the issues that the U.S. and other…
Paul, Weiss Announces Election of New Partners
- Dec 07, 2018
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Paul, Weiss Announces Election of New Partners
Paul, Weiss is pleased to announce that the following attorneys have been elected to the partnership, effective January 1, 2019: Justin Anderson, Robert Britton, David Carmona, Harris Fischman, Christopher D. Frey, Matthew B.…
Hans-Günther Herrmann Speaks on Foreign Investment in China
- Nov 26, 2018
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Hans-Günther Herrmann Speaks on Foreign Investment in China
Corporate counsel Hans-Günther Herrmann gave a seminar to the French Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Hong Kong entitled “Foreign Investment in China in the time of the Trade War.”
Paul, Weiss in Beijing: A New Chapter
- Oct 19, 2018
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Paul, Weiss in Beijing: A New Chapter
In August 2018, Paul, Weiss’s Beijing office moved to Fortune Financial Center, the second-tallest office tower in the metropolis. The firm’s relocation provided an opportunity to reflect on the office’s storied history and future…
President Trump Decides Not to Impose New Foreign Investment Restrictions against China; Opts Instead to Support CFIUS Reform Legislation in Congress
- Jun 29, 2018
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President Trump Decides Not to Impose New Foreign Investment Restrictions against China; Opts Instead to Support CFIUS Reform Legislation in Congress
As an outgrowth of the Section 301 investigation that was conducted by the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative concerning China’s laws, policies, practices and actions related to technology transfer, intellectual property and…
Marking Thirty Years in Tokyo
- Apr 19, 2018
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Marking Thirty Years in Tokyo
In October 2017, Paul, Weiss celebrated the 30th anniversary of its Tokyo office with a Tokyo reception for clients and friends of the firm and a separate dinner with our alumni in Japan.
Jack Lange Interviewed By Bloomberg
- Jan 16, 2018
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Jack Lange Interviewed By Bloomberg
Corporate partner Jack Lange was interviewed by Bloomberg Markets in Hong Kong about the impact of the U.S. Administration on businesses in Asia.
Hans-Günther Herrmann Speaks on Developments in China’s Foreign Investment Regime
- Sep 25, 2017
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Hans-Günther Herrmann Speaks on Developments in China’s Foreign Investment Regime
Corporate counsel Hans-Günther Herrmann gave a seminar to the French Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Hong Kong on China’s regime for foreign investments.
Secretary Johnson Speaks at AmCham Hong Kong
- Sep 05, 2017
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Secretary Johnson Speaks at AmCham Hong Kong
Litigation partner Jeh Johnson was the keynote speaker at a luncheon at the American Chamber of Commerce (AmCham) in Hong Kong.
China Publishes Official Guidelines on Overseas Investments
- Aug 24, 2017
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China Publishes Official Guidelines on Overseas Investments
On August 17, 2017, the Chinese Government published new regulatory guidelines regarding overseas investments, the Opinions on Further Guiding and Regulating the Directions of Overseas Investments (the “Guiding Opinions”).
China’s Insurance Regulator Issues Revised Draft Measures for the Administration of Equity Interests
- Jul 31, 2017
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China’s Insurance Regulator Issues Revised Draft Measures for the Administration of Equity Interests
In December 2016, the China Insurance Company Regulatory Commission (CIRC) released draft measures for the administration of equity interests in insurance companies, as we noted in previous updates here and here. On July 20, CIRC…
Jack Lange Hosts AmCham Reception Celebrating 20th Anniversary of Hong Kong
- Jun 08, 2017
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Jack Lange Hosts AmCham Reception Celebrating 20th Anniversary of Hong Kong
Hong Kong-based partner Jack Lange, in his capacity as Vice Chairman of the American Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong, hosted an AmCham reception celebrating the 20th anniversary of the establishment of the Hong Kong Special…
Betty Yap to Moderate Panel at IFLR Asia Women in Business Law Forum
- Apr 27, 2017
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Betty Yap to Moderate Panel at IFLR Asia Women in Business Law Forum
Corporate partner Betty Yap will moderate a panel at the International Financial Law Review’s Asia Women in Business Law Forum.
Judie Ng Shortell to Speak at Private Equity & Venture Forum in Beijing
- Mar 15, 2017
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Judie Ng Shortell to Speak at Private Equity & Venture Forum in Beijing
Corporate partner Judie Ng Shortell will take part in the Asian Venture Capital Journal’s annual China Private Equity & Venture Forum.
Client Alert: Draft Regulations Set to Change Landscape of Investments in Chinese Insurance Companies
- Feb 14, 2017
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Client Alert: Draft Regulations Set to Change Landscape of Investments in Chinese Insurance Companies
On December 29, the China Insurance Regulatory Commission released draft measures for the Administration of Equity Interests in Insurance Companies. The measures, expected to be finalized and implemented soon, will affect future…
Judie Ng Shortell Examines Global Trends Fueling Chinese Deal Activity
- Jan 17, 2017
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Judie Ng Shortell Examines Global Trends Fueling Chinese Deal Activity
In a Q&A titled "M&A Madness," corporate partner Judie Ng Shortell discusses the hottest trends fueling Chinese deal activity, solutions to top regulatory issues and vital tips for foreign and domestic M&A parties.
Client Alert: Reported Foreign Exchange Restrictions in China Affect Outward Remittances
- Dec 20, 2016
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Client Alert: Reported Foreign Exchange Restrictions in China Affect Outward Remittances
Chinese media have recently reported delays in remittance of funds for outbound direct investment transactions, as well as certain other forms of repatriations of funds out of China due to enhanced enforcement of foreign exchange…
Hans-Günther Herrmann Speaks on China’s Foreign Direct Investment Reform
- Dec 05, 2016
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Hans-Günther Herrmann Speaks on China’s Foreign Direct Investment Reform
Corporate counsel Hans-Günther Herrmann gave a seminar to the French Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Hong Kong on recent trends and developments in China's Foreign Direct Investment and Foreign Invested Enterprises reforms.
Hans-Günther Herrmann and Jack Sun Co-Author Article on China’s FIE Reform, China Law & Practice
- Oct 31, 2016
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Hans-Günther Herrmann and Jack Sun Co-Author Article on China’s FIE Reform, China Law & Practice
Corporate counsel Hans-Günther Herrmann and associate Jack Sun co-authored an article in the November/December issue of China Law & Practice.
Paul, Weiss Sponsors 30% Club Boardroom Lunch in Hong Kong
- Oct 14, 2016
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Paul, Weiss Sponsors 30% Club Boardroom Lunch in Hong Kong
Paul, Weiss was a sponsor of the 30% Club's Annual Boardroom Lunch in Hong Kong. The lunch brought together an extensive and growing pool of accomplished and aspiring women directors with chairmen, board members and senior…
Judie Ng Shortell to Speak at ALM Corporate Counsel Forum
- Sep 20, 2016
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Judie Ng Shortell to Speak at ALM Corporate Counsel Forum
Corporate partner Judie Ng Shortell will take part in ALM's annual Corporate Counsel Forum Beijing.
Christopher Frey to Address FCPA Compliance at ALB Corporate Forum in Japan
- Sep 27, 2016
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Christopher Frey to Address FCPA Compliance at ALB Corporate Forum in Japan
Litigation counsel Christopher Frey will participate in a panel discussion, titled "Ensuring FCPA Compliance in the APAC Region," at Asian Legal Business' upcoming Japan Corporate Compliance and Governance Forum.
Kaye Yoshino to Speak at ABA’s International Law Conference in Japan
- Oct 18, 2016
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Kaye Yoshino to Speak at ABA’s International Law Conference in Japan
Corporate partner Kaye Yoshino will take part in the 2016 Fall Meeting of the American Bar Association's Section of International Law.
Paul, Weiss Supports Launch of Women in Law Hong Kong’s Pilot Mentoring Program
- Mar 09, 2016
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Paul, Weiss Supports Launch of Women in Law Hong Kong’s Pilot Mentoring Program
Women In Law Hong Kong (WILHK), hosted a launch event of the first cross-firm mentoring program for legal professionals as part of its commitment to enhancing the profiles, skills and networking opportunities available to women in the …
Jack Lange and Greg Liu to Speak at Private Equity & Venture Forum in Beijing
- Mar 09, 2016
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Jack Lange and Greg Liu to Speak at Private Equity & Venture Forum in Beijing
Corporate partners Jack Lange and Greg Liu took part in the Asian Venture Capital Journal's annual Private Equity & Venture Forum in Beijing.
Paul, Weiss Supports International Women’s Day in Hong Kong
- Mar 04, 2016
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Paul, Weiss Supports International Women’s Day in Hong Kong
In support of International Women's Day (IWD) on March 8, the Paul, Weiss Hong Kong office participated in The Women's Foundation IWD gala lunch at the Conrad Hotel on March 4.
Paul, Weiss Sponsors The Women’s Foundation Annual Gala Dinner in Hong Kong
- Oct 29, 2015
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Paul, Weiss Sponsors The Women’s Foundation Annual Gala Dinner in Hong Kong
Paul, Weiss is a sponsor of The Women's Foundation Annual Gala Dinner, which will include a keynote speech by Madeline Di Nonno, CEO of the Geena Davis Institute on Gender in Media.
Client Alert: SEC FCPA Action Against Bristol-Myers Squibb Highlights Importance of Addressing Red Flags
- Oct 08, 2015
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Client Alert: SEC FCPA Action Against Bristol-Myers Squibb Highlights Importance of Addressing Red Flags
On October 5, 2015 the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission announced it had settled an enforcement action against U.S. issuer Bristol-Myers Squibb Company, in which the SEC alleged violations of the internal controls and…
Paul, Weiss Sponsors 30% Club Boardroom Lunch for Aspiring Women Directors in Hong Kong
- Sep 18, 2015
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Paul, Weiss Sponsors 30% Club Boardroom Lunch for Aspiring Women Directors in Hong Kong
Paul, Weiss is a sponsor of the 30% Club's Annual Boardroom Lunch. The lunch will bring together an extensive and growing pool of accomplished and aspiring women directors with chairmen, board members and senior management from Hong…
Paul, Weiss Sponsors Women in Law Network in Hong Kong
- Jun 15, 2015
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Paul, Weiss Sponsors Women in Law Network in Hong Kong
Paul, Weiss is sponsoring and supporting the launch of Women in Law Hong Kong, a newly established networking platform for private practice lawyers and in-house counsel in Hong Kong.
Jack Lange Moderates Panel at IFLR South East Asia Forum
- Apr 25, 2015
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Jack Lange Moderates Panel at IFLR South East Asia Forum
Hong Kong partner Jack Lange moderated a panel at the IFLR South East Asia Forum in Singapore on April 25. The panel, titled "Mitigating Risk in M&A and PE Transactions," discussed regional trends impacting deal…
Paul, Weiss Supports International Women’s Day in Hong Kong
- Mar 05, 2015
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Paul, Weiss Supports International Women’s Day in Hong Kong
In support of International Women's Day (IWD) on March 8, the Paul, Weiss Hong Kong office participated in The Women's Foundation IWD gala lunch at the Conrad Hotel on March 5.
Client Alert: China’s Draft Foreign Investment Law to Revolutionize Foreign Investment Regime in China
- Jan 22, 2015
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Client Alert: China’s Draft Foreign Investment Law to Revolutionize Foreign Investment Regime in China
On January 19, 2015, the PRC Ministry of Commerce released a draft Foreign Investment Law (the "Draft Law") for public comment. The Draft Law proposes to replace the current foreign investment regime with a new system and also…
Paul, Weiss Celebrates Three Decades in Hong Kong
- Mar 06, 2014
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Paul, Weiss Celebrates Three Decades in Hong Kong
Paul, Weiss celebrated its 30th anniversary in Hong Kong with a cocktail reception at the Hong Kong Club, in the building where its offices are located.
Awards & Recognition
Betty Yap and Judie Ng Shortell Named to China Business Law Journal’s 2020 “A-List”
- Jan 08, 2021
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Betty Yap and Judie Ng Shortell Named to China Business Law Journal’s 2020 “A-List”
Corporate partners Betty Yap and Judie Ng Shortell have been included in China Business Law Journal’s “The A-List 2020: China’s Elite 100 Lawyers (Foreign Firms).”
Paul, Weiss Recognized by FinanceAsia in Its 2020 Achievement Awards
- Dec 04, 2020
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Paul, Weiss Recognized by FinanceAsia in Its 2020 Achievement Awards
Paul, Weiss was recognized by FinanceAsia with a “Venture Capital/Private Equity Deal of the Year” award for our representation of General Atlantic LLC as lead member of an investor consortium in the $9.68 billion take-private…
Betty Yap and Paul, Weiss Recognized at ALB Hong Kong Law Awards 2020
- Dec 01, 2020
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Betty Yap and Paul, Weiss Recognized at ALB Hong Kong Law Awards 2020
Corporate partner Betty Yap was named “Dealmaker of the Year” by Asian Legal Business at its annual Hong Kong Law Awards. The publication also recognized two Paul, Weiss transactions as “M&A Deal of the Year” and “Finance Deal of…
Paul, Weiss Named “Cross-border M&A Legal Adviser of the Year,” “Consumer M&A Deal of the Year “ and “Private Equity Deal of the Year” by Mergermarket for Chinese M&A
- Oct 30, 2020
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Paul, Weiss Named “Cross-border M&A Legal Adviser of the Year,” “Consumer M&A Deal of the Year “ and “Private Equity Deal of the Year” by Mergermarket for Chinese M&A
Paul, Weiss was named “Cross-border M&A Legal Adviser of the Year” by Mergermarket at its annual China M&A Awards.
Of Counsel Jerome Cohen Awarded Honorary Doctorate of Law from Yale University
- May 18, 2020
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Of Counsel Jerome Cohen Awarded Honorary Doctorate of Law from Yale University
On May 18, corporate of counsel Jerome Cohen, a pioneering scholar of Chinese business and human rights law, was presented with his third degree from Yale University: an honorary Doctor of Law.
Betty Yap and Jack Lange Highlighted in Legal 500 Asia Pacific Hall of Fame
- Apr 23, 2020
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Betty Yap and Jack Lange Highlighted in Legal 500 Asia Pacific Hall of Fame
Corporate partners Betty Yap and Jack Lange were recognized in The Legal 500 Asia Pacific Hall of Fame for their excellent achievement in private equity work in Hong Kong.
Two Paul, Weiss Transactions Named Deals of the Year
- Mar 05, 2020
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Two Paul, Weiss Transactions Named Deals of the Year
Two Paul, Weiss transactions have been named 2019 “Deals of the Year” by the China Business Law Journal. The firm was recognized for its representation of China-based utilities company State Grid International Development Limited in…
Betty Yap and Greg Liu Listed on China Business Law Journal’s 2019 “A List”
- Jan 09, 2020
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Betty Yap and Greg Liu Listed on China Business Law Journal’s 2019 “A List”
Corporate partners Betty Yap and Greg Liu have been listed on China Business Law Journal’s annual "A List" for 2019.
Paul, Weiss Named “Private Equity Legal Advisor of the Year” by Mergermarket for Chinese M&A
- Oct 21, 2019
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Paul, Weiss Named “Private Equity Legal Advisor of the Year” by Mergermarket for Chinese M&A
Paul, Weiss was awarded “Private Equity Legal Adviser of the Year” by Mergermarket at its annual China M&A Awards event in Shanghai.
Paul, Weiss Receives “Outbound Deal of the Year” at China Law & Practice Awards
- Sep 19, 2019
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Paul, Weiss Receives “Outbound Deal of the Year” at China Law & Practice Awards
Paul, Weiss received “Outbound Deal of the Year” at the 13th annual China Law & Practice awards.
Paul, Weiss Receives Two FinanceAsia China Awards 2019
- Sep 10, 2019
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Paul, Weiss Receives Two FinanceAsia China Awards 2019
Paul, Weiss received two honors at the FinanceAsia China Awards 2019.
Paul, Weiss Wins Four China Business Law Awards
- Mar 18, 2019
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Paul, Weiss Wins Four China Business Law Awards
Paul, Weiss was recognized by the China Business Law Journal as an international law firm winner in the categories of “Private Equity & Venture Capital,” “IT, Telecom & E-Commerce,” “Media, Entertainment & Sports” and…
Two Paul, Weiss Transactions Named Deals of the Year
- Feb 13, 2019
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Two Paul, Weiss Transactions Named Deals of the Year
The China Business Law Journal has named two Paul, Weiss transactions as 2018 “Deals of the Year.”
Paul, Weiss Ranked 1st in Global Legal Rankings by Bloomberg and Mergermarket
- Jan 10, 2019
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Paul, Weiss Ranked 1st in Global Legal Rankings by Bloomberg and Mergermarket
Paul, Weiss ranked 1st among U.S. firms and 2nd among international firms for China announced deals, by deal count, in Bloomberg’s 2018 Global M&A Legal Rankings.
Paul, Weiss Receives FinanceAsia 2018 Achievement Award
- Dec 13, 2018
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Paul, Weiss Receives FinanceAsia 2018 Achievement Award
Paul, Weiss was recognized by FinanceAsia at its annual Achievement Awards for the “Best Equity Deal.”
Paul, Weiss Deal for HP Wins ALB Korea Law Award
- Nov 09, 2018
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Paul, Weiss Deal for HP Wins ALB Korea Law Award
HP’s acquisition of Samsung’s printer business for $1.05 billion, in which Paul, Weiss represented HP, has been awarded the Technology, Media and Telecommunications Deal of the Year at the 6th Annual Asian Legal Business (ALB) Korea…
Paul, Weiss Transaction Named Deal of the Year by Asia Business Law Journal
- Mar 16, 2018
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Paul, Weiss Transaction Named Deal of the Year by Asia Business Law Journal
HP’s acquisition of Samsung’s printer business for $1.05 billion, in which Paul, Weiss represented HP, has been recognized as one of the Asia Business Law Journal’s “Deals of the Year.”
Judie Ng Shortell Awarded Commended External Counsel of the Year
- Mar 09, 2018
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Judie Ng Shortell Awarded Commended External Counsel of the Year
Corporate partner Judie Ng Shortell was recognized by In-House Community as a “Commended External Counsel of the Year.”
Paul, Weiss Wins Three China Business Law Awards
- Mar 05, 2018
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Paul, Weiss Wins Three China Business Law Awards
Paul, Weiss was recognized by China Business Law Journal as an international law firm winner in the categories of “Entertainment & Sports,” “Private Equity & Venture Capital” and “Technology, Media and Telecommunications” at…
Jack Lange Receives Lifetime Achievement Award From Chambers
- Feb 01, 2018
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Jack Lange Receives Lifetime Achievement Award From Chambers
Hong Kong-based corporate partner Jack Lange received the 2018 Chambers Asia-Pacific Lifetime Achievement award in recognition of his contribution to the Asian legal arena.
Jack Lange Elected Chairman of American Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong
- Dec 15, 2017
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Jack Lange Elected Chairman of American Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong
Corporate partner Jack Lange has been elected as the Chairman of the American Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong (AmCham) for 2018.
Paul, Weiss Transaction Awarded Best Singapore Deal
- Dec 04, 2017
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Paul, Weiss Transaction Awarded Best Singapore Deal
A Paul, Weiss transaction was awarded the “Best Singapore Deal” at FinanceAsia’s annual Achievement Awards.
Paul, Weiss Honored with Asia Women in Business Law Awards
- Nov 09, 2017
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Paul, Weiss Honored with Asia Women in Business Law Awards
Paul, Weiss has been recognized with Asia Women in Business Law Awards by the Euromoney Legal Media Group.
Judie Ng Shortell Named a Top-15 Female Lawyer in China by Asian Legal Business
- Oct 30, 2017
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Judie Ng Shortell Named a Top-15 Female Lawyer in China by Asian Legal Business
Corporate partner Judie Ng Shortell was recognized as one of the Top 15 Female Lawyers in China by Asian Legal Business.
Paul, Weiss Shortlisted for Four Asia Women in Business Law Awards
- Sep 18, 2017
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Paul, Weiss Shortlisted for Four Asia Women in Business Law Awards
Corporate partner Betty Yap was shortlisted by Euromoney Legal Media Group in the in the “Best in M&A and Private Equity” category.
Paul, Weiss Shortlisted for Five ALB Hong Kong Law Awards
- Aug 03, 2017
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Paul, Weiss Shortlisted for Five ALB Hong Kong Law Awards
Paul, Weiss has been shortlisted by Asian Legal Business, a publication of Thomson Reuters, in five categories in its 2017 ALB Hong Kong Law Awards.
Media Law International Recognizes Paul, Weiss as a Tier 1 Firm in China and Hong Kong
- Jul 20, 2017
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Media Law International Recognizes Paul, Weiss as a Tier 1 Firm in China and Hong Kong
For the third consecutive year, Paul, Weiss was recognized by Media Law International as one of four Tier 1 firms for media law in China and Hong Kong.
Paul, Weiss Wins Two ALB Japan Law Awards
- Jun 07, 2017
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Paul, Weiss Wins Two ALB Japan Law Awards
Paul, Weiss was recognized in two categories at the Asian Legal Business Japan Law Awards, including “Debt Market Deal of the Year” for our role in advising Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group’s TLAC Bond Issuance, and “M&A Deal of the …
Paul, Weiss Shortlisted for Seven ALB Japan Law Awards
- May 08, 2017
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Paul, Weiss Shortlisted for Seven ALB Japan Law Awards
Paul, Weiss was shortlisted in seven categories by Asian Legal Business, a publication of Thomson Reuters, as part of the 2017 ALB Japan Law Awards.
Paul, Weiss Shortlisted for “M&A Deal of the Year” at Southeast Asia Law Awards
- May 01, 2017
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Paul, Weiss Shortlisted for “M&A Deal of the Year” at Southeast Asia Law Awards
Paul, Weiss was shortlisted by Asian Legal Business, a publication of Thomson Reuters, for "M&A Deal of the Year (Premium)" as part of the 2017 Southeast Asia Law Awards.
Paul, Weiss Ranked #1 by Experian in Asia-Pacific Deal Value
- Apr 25, 2017
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Paul, Weiss Ranked #1 by Experian in Asia-Pacific Deal Value
Paul, Weiss ranked first for deal value in Experian’s legal advisory league tables in the Asia-Pacific region for the first quarter of 2017.
Paul, Weiss Awarded Deal of the Year by Asian-mena Counsel
- Apr 20, 2017
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Paul, Weiss Awarded Deal of the Year by Asian-mena Counsel
Paul, Weiss was awarded a 2016 “Deal of the Year” by Asian-mena Counsel for our involvement as international counsel in MUFG’s groundbreaking TLAC (total loss-absorbing capacity) bond offering
Paul, Weiss Ranked #1 by Thomson Reuters and #2 by Bloomberg and Mergermarket in Deal Volume in Japan
- Apr 19, 2017
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Paul, Weiss Ranked #1 by Thomson Reuters and #2 by Bloomberg and Mergermarket in Deal Volume in Japan
As noted in The Asian Lawyer, a publication of The American Lawyer, Paul, Weiss was ranked number 1 in deal volume in Japan in M&A league tables published by Thomson Reuters and number 2 by Bloomberg and Mergermarket in the first…
Greg Liu Named Top M&A Lawyer in China by Asian Legal Business
- Mar 24, 2017
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Greg Liu Named Top M&A Lawyer in China by Asian Legal Business
Corporate partner Greg Liu was named one of 2017’s top 10 M&A lawyers in China by Asian Legal Business, a Thomson Reuters publication.
Paul, Weiss Shortlisted for Four ALB China Law Awards
- Mar 15, 2017
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Paul, Weiss Shortlisted for Four ALB China Law Awards
Paul, Weiss has been named as a finalist in four categories as part of the 2017 Asia Legal Business China Law Awards.
Paul, Weiss Transaction Named Deal of the Year by Asia Business Law Journal
- Mar 10, 2017
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Paul, Weiss Transaction Named Deal of the Year by Asia Business Law Journal
Paul, Weiss was awarded “Deal of the Year – Capital Markets” by the Asia Business Law Journal for our role in representing IDG Capital and its portfolio company Titan Gas Technology Investment in Shun Cheong’s reverse takeover and new …
Paul, Weiss Wins China Business Law Award for TMT
- Feb 23, 2017
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Paul, Weiss Wins China Business Law Award for TMT
Paul, Weiss was recognized by China Business Law Journal as an international law firm winner in the "Technology, Media and Telecommunications" category of its 2016 China Business Law Awards.
Two Paul, Weiss Transactions Named Deals of the Year by China Business Law Journal
- Jan 20, 2017
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Two Paul, Weiss Transactions Named Deals of the Year by China Business Law Journal
The China Business Law Journal has recognized two Paul, Weiss transactions as Deals of the Year.
Paul, Weiss Shortlisted for Two IFLR Asia Law Awards in Private Equity
- Jan 11, 2017
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Paul, Weiss Shortlisted for Two IFLR Asia Law Awards in Private Equity
Paul, Weiss has been shortlisted in two categories as part of the 2017 IFLR Asia Law Awards.
Paul, Weiss Wins Asian Lawyer Emerging Markets Award for M&A
- Nov 29, 2016
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Paul, Weiss Wins Asian Lawyer Emerging Markets Award for M&A
The Asian Lawyer honored Paul, Weiss with an Emerging Markets Award in the "M&A Deal of the Year: Other Sectors" category for our role in Yokohama's $1.2 billion acquisition of Alliance Tire Group.
Paul, Weiss Honored With Asia Women in Business Law Awards
- Nov 09, 2016
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Paul, Weiss Honored With Asia Women in Business Law Awards
Paul, Weiss has been recognized with Asia Women in Business Law Awards by the Euromoney Legal Media Group.
Paul, Weiss Wins Three China Law & Practice Awards
- Sep 21, 2016
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Paul, Weiss Wins Three China Law & Practice Awards
Paul, Weiss was selected for honors in multiple categories at the China Law & Practice Awards, including "Real Estate & Construction Deal of the Year" and "TMT Firm of the Year - International."
Paul, Weiss Shortlisted for Two Emerging Markets Awards by The Asian Lawyer
- Oct 27, 2016
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Paul, Weiss Shortlisted for Two Emerging Markets Awards by The Asian Lawyer
Paul, Weiss has been shortlisted by The Asian Lawyer in two categories in its 2016 Emerging Markets Awards.
Paul, Weiss Shortlisted for Four Asia Women in Business Law Awards
- Sep 22, 2016
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Paul, Weiss Shortlisted for Four Asia Women in Business Law Awards
Our Hong Kong and Tokyo offices were shortlisted for their gender diversity efforts in their respective countries by the Euromoney Legal Media Group at the 2016 Asia Women in Business Law Awards.
Paul, Weiss Shortlisted for Six ALB Hong Kong Law Awards
- Aug 09, 2016
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Paul, Weiss Shortlisted for Six ALB Hong Kong Law Awards
Paul, Weiss has been shortlisted by Asian Legal Business in six categories in its 2016 ALB Hong Kong Law Awards.
Paul, Weiss Shortlisted for Six China Law & Practice Awards
- Aug 01, 2016
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Paul, Weiss Shortlisted for Six China Law & Practice Awards
Paul, Weiss has been shortlisted in six categories as part of the 2016 China Law & PracticeAwards.
Media Law International Recognizes Paul, Weiss as a Tier 1 Firm in China and Hong Kong
- May 27, 2016
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Media Law International Recognizes Paul, Weiss as a Tier 1 Firm in China and Hong Kong
For the second consecutive year, Paul, Weiss was recognized by Media Law International as one of four Tier 1 firms for media law in China and Hong Kong.
Paul, Weiss Shortlisted for “M&A Deal of the Year” at Southeast Asia Law Awards
- May 12, 2016
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Paul, Weiss Shortlisted for “M&A Deal of the Year” at Southeast Asia Law Awards
Paul, Weiss was shortlisted by Asian Legal Business for "M&A Deal of the Year (Premium)" as part of the 2016 Southeast Asia Law Awards.
Asian-MENA Counsel Recognizes Paul, Weiss Transactions
- Mar 23, 2016
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Asian-MENA Counsel Recognizes Paul, Weiss Transactions
Paul, Weiss was recognized by Asian-MENA Counsel magazine in its "Deals of the Year 2015" issue for our role in Tencent's co-investment with JD.com in Bitauto. Our involvement with Universal Studios' theme park in Beijing…
Paul, Weiss Shortlisted for Five ALB China Law Awards
- Mar 11, 2016
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Paul, Weiss Shortlisted for Five ALB China Law Awards
Paul, Weiss has been selected as a finalist in five categories of the 2016 Asian Legal Business China Law Awards.
Paul, Weiss Wins China Business Law Award for Private Equity
- Mar 02, 2016
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Paul, Weiss Wins China Business Law Award for Private Equity
Paul, Weiss was recognized by China Business Law Journal as an international law firm winner in the "Private Equity and Venture Capital" category of its 2015 China Business Law Awards.
Paul, Weiss Shortlisted for Asia Legal Award
- Feb 02, 2016
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Paul, Weiss Shortlisted for Asia Legal Award
The Asian Lawyer has shortlisted Paul, Weiss as a finalist for an Asia Legal Award in the "M&A Deal of the Year: North Asia" category for the firm's involvement in Universal Studios' $3.3 billion Beijing theme park.
Hong Kong and Tokyo Offices Recognized at Asia Women in Business Law Awards
- Nov 11, 2015
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Hong Kong and Tokyo Offices Recognized at Asia Women in Business Law Awards
The Hong Kong office won the country award for best international firm and the Tokyo office was shortlisted for the Japan country award at the Euromoney Legal Media Group Asia Women in Business Law Awards 2015.
Paul, Weiss Recognized by Asian-MENA Counsel for Telecommunications, Media & Technology
- Oct 08, 2015
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Paul, Weiss Recognized by Asian-MENA Counsel for Telecommunications, Media & Technology
Paul, Weiss received honorable mention as a "Firm of the Year 2015" for Telecommunications, Media & Technology by Asian-MENA Counsel magazine in their ninth annual survey of "In-House Community Representing Corporate Asia &…
Hong Kong and Tokyo Offices Shortlisted for Asia Women in Business Awards
- Sep 28, 2015
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Hong Kong and Tokyo Offices Shortlisted for Asia Women in Business Awards
For the second consecutive year, our Hong Kong and Tokyo offices were shortlisted for their gender diversity efforts in their respective countries.
Paul, Weiss Wins Two China Law & Practice Awards
- Sep 17, 2015
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Paul, Weiss Wins Two China Law & Practice Awards
Paul, Weiss was selected for two honors at the 2015 China Law & Practice Awards, including "Private Equity Deal of the Year" for our involvement in the take private transaction of Yongye International, Inc. and "Most…
Paul, Weiss Shortlisted at the Asian Legal Business Hong Kong Law Awards
- Sep 11, 2015
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Paul, Weiss Shortlisted at the Asian Legal Business Hong Kong Law Awards
Paul, Weiss was shortlisted for "M&A Deal of the Year" for our involvement in Microsoft's acquisition of Nokia's Devices Service Business and our work on Tencent and JD.com's investment in Bitauto.
Paul, Weiss Shortlisted for Four China Law & Practice Awards
- Aug 10, 2015
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Paul, Weiss Shortlisted for Four China Law & Practice Awards
Paul, Weiss has been shortlisted as a finalist in four categories as part of the 2015 China Law & Practice Awards.
Paul, Weiss Ranked as Tier 1 Media Law Firm in China and Hong Kong
- Apr 29, 2015
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Paul, Weiss Ranked as Tier 1 Media Law Firm in China and Hong Kong
Paul, Weiss was recognized as a Tier 1 firm for media law in China and Hong Kong by Media Law International. Our firm is ranked as one of two leading firms for media law in China and three leading firms in Hong…
Paul, Weiss Selected for Two China Business Law Awards
- Feb 25, 2015
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Paul, Weiss Selected for Two China Business Law Awards
China Business Law Journal (CBLJ) recognized Paul, Weiss in two practice categories -- Private Equity and Venture Capital and Technology, Media and Telecommunications -- as part of its 2014 China Business Law Awards. Nominations…