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"Clients speak of 'on-the-mark advice, immediate responses to queries and a clear commitment to Asia' as reasons why they continue to retain the firm."
—Chambers Asia 2010
Asia plays a defining role in shaping the direction of global markets. China is set to become the world’s largest economy within the next 20 years and the Asian region is expanding its international economic and political influence. This influence has led the 21st century to be dubbed “The Asian Century.”
The dawning of the Asian Century signals a shift in economic power that offers enormous business opportunity to companies both within and outside Asia. Paul Hastings has been active in Asia since the 1970s, when we began helping Japanese clients set up their U.S. operations, distribution, and joint ventures. In the 30 years since then we have become a leading international law firm in the region, establishing a major presence through our offices in Beijing, Hong Kong, Shanghai, and Tokyo.
Our clients include leading Asian and overseas companies, financial institutions, governments and other major investors throughout the region, including South and Southeast Asia. Our professionals are experienced in both inbound and outbound investments, working with Asian companies making overseas investments as well as supporting companies making investments within the region, particularly in China, Japan, Korea, India and the Philippines.
Our lawyers in Asia are qualified in English, Japanese, Hong Kong, PRC, Philippine, Indian, Singaporean, Australian, and U.S. law. They have worked on some of the most significant transactions in Asia and beyond. We are acknowledged for our client service excellence, and have been recognized by various industry organizations for our noteworthy transactions. Click here for our recent accolades.
