Overview:
Mayer Brown JSM (formerly known as Johnson Stokes & Master) is one of the leading law firms in the world’s fastest-growing legal market. Mayer Brown JSM was established in 1863 in Hong Kong and has offices in Hong Kong, Mainland China, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam. Mayer Brown JSM has a multinational, multilingual team of 800 staff, including 300 lawyers who are qualified in local and international jurisdictions. Our proven record of experience, culture and networks in Asia means we are closely tuned in to regional issues and policy development – a factor that we will leverage to our clients’ advantage. Our long-term, on-the-ground experience and knowledge of Asian markets and networks have been the key to building our reputation. We are known as the law firm that “opens doors and closes deals in Asia”.
Mayer Brown JSM’s Hong Kong office is home to one of the largest and longest-established law firms in Hong Kong. Conveniently located in Central, we have more than 170 lawyers based in Hong Kong, specialising in various industries. We are able to provide clients with a full and integrated range of legal services.
Mayer Brown JSM provides pragmatic and commercial legal advice to Chinese and Asian companies looking to grow locally, regionally and internationally. We also assist clients in Europe and the Americas to invest in Asia. We are particularly well known for our Asset Finance, Bankruptcy, Employment, Dispute Resolution, and Real Estate practices.
We are proud to be named “Hong Kong Law Firm of the Year” by various leading legal publications, including:
Hong Kong Law Firm of the Year, IFLR Asia Awards 2000-2004, 2007, 2008-2012
Hong Kong National Law Firm of the Year, Chambers Asia Awards 2010
Hong Kong Law Firm of the Year, Asian Legal Business Awards 2002-2005, 2007 and 2008
Hong Kong Law Firm of the Year, Who’s Who Legal Awards 2006, 2009, 2010 and 2012
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