How Pinsent Masons’ China expansion bolsters its Australian presence

Multinational law firm Pinsent Masons is opening its doors in “China’s Silicon Valley”. The move, the firm says,...

17 February 2025

By Jerome Doraisamy

‘Certainly feels’ like we’re in a Cold War with China, says Morrison

In a new podcast episode with Lawyers Weekly’s sister brand, Defence Connect, former prime minister Scott Morrison...

10 May 2024

By Jerome Doraisamy

Dentons cuts ties with Chinese firm Dacheng

At a time when King & Wood Mallesons has moved to strengthen its China presence with a new collaboration agreement...

11 August 2023

By Jerome Doraisamy

‘Australia/China collaboration can help address climate change,’ says BigLaw firm

King & Wood Mallesons (KWM) and Australia China Business Council (ACBC) have released an inaugural report to...

16 September 2022

By Jess Feyder

‘There are cases where the client’s goal will not be achieved by legal work alone’

Marque Lawyers’ Michael Bradley has shared his key takeaways after advising a client whose quest to save his wife and...

16 September 2022

By Jess Feyder

Australian writer detained in China deserves a fair trial, says LCA

The Law Council of Australia has supported calls to allow an Australian imprisoned in China access to legal...

28 May 2021

By Lauren Croft

Hall & Wilcox eyes China practice with NSW lawyer at the helm

Australian law firm Hall & Wilcox has appointed a NSW-based partner to head up the firm’s locally based China...

26 May 2021

By Emma Musgrave

Senate inquiry should look beyond forced labour in China: human rights lawyers

Human rights lawyers have argued that potential new laws targeting forced labour in China should be broadened to target...

28 April 2021

By Naomi Neilson

China State Shipbuilding Corporation achieves successful merger

Clifford Chance has advised China State Shipbuilding Corporation on antitrust aspects of a merger with China...

02 March 2021

By Naomi Neilson

Unlocking opportunities in China

On the back of a new strategic alliance, one national law firm is intensely focused on empowering Australian entities...

23 February 2021

By Jerome Doraisamy

Bank of China, CommBank and Westpac succeed in project financing

Three major banks have taken advice from Herbert Smith Freehills on the project financing of the New England Solar Farm...

18 February 2021

By Naomi Neilson

‘This has got to stop’: IBA questions legitimacy of China’s laws

The International Bar Association has become the next major legal group to condemn, question and caution China over its...

28 January 2021

By Naomi Neilson

China hits back at national security law criticisms

China has told Australia, the UK, US and Canada to face up to reality and to “stop interfering” in Hong Kong...

14 January 2021

By Naomi Neilson

BigLaw cannot be ‘inward facing’

Australia is a big beneficiary of globalisation and firms at the big end of town must continue to look outward as we...

24 August 2020

By Jerome Doraisamy

International law academics say ‘normal’ anti-dumping action a ‘tit for tat’

Academics specialising in China trade laws cautioned Australians that the current anti-dumping investigation should not...

24 August 2020

By Naomi Neilson

China’s national security laws condemned amid high-profile arrest

Amid reports a high-profile media tycoon has been arrested over a suspected collusion with foreign forces, foreign...

12 August 2020

By Naomi Neilson

China Molybdenum completes mining deal on Northparkes mine

King & Wood Mallesons has advised China Molybdenum on its gold and silver streaming transaction on Northparkes...

30 July 2020

By Tony Zhang

Australians at risk of arbitrary arrests in China, experts say

While it is impossible to link a recent death sentence in China back to the rising tension with Australia, two experts...

21 July 2020

By Naomi Neilson

Trade expert weighs in on how to repair China tariffs

While tensions between the two countries continue to escalate, an expert has weighed in on how to repair the trade...

09 July 2020

By Naomi Neilson

Australia offers safe haven amid controversial national security laws

Prime Minister Scott Morrison has confirmed Australia is actively considering offering safe haven to Hong Kong...

08 July 2020

By Naomi Neilson