North Asia and the Pacific

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Welcome to our North Asia and the Pacific section. Here you'll find the latest regional legal news and upcoming events, plus detailed information on the jurisdictions we are active in, including guides to doing business in this region.

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Legal services in Japan: an interview with British Embassy counsellor

British Embassy counsellor, Sophie Dyer, talks about legal services in Japan and the British Embassy’s role in the Tokyo 2020 Olympics and Paralympics.

13 Jul 2021
Big wins for UK legal services in new UK-Australia trade agreement

Legal services are expected to feature prominently in the new free trade agreement agreed in principle between the UK and Australia this week.

18 Jun 2021
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Legal profession will benefit from new trade deal with Australia

The UK government today published more details of its trade deal with Australia, revealing a number of benefits for solicitors practising in either country.

17 Jun 2021
New trade deal with Australia promises opportunities for the legal profession

We welcome news that the UK has agreed a trade deal with Australia that reflects the importance of market access for services in both economies.

15 Jun 2021
New UK trade deal provides for cross-border legal services

We welcomed news the UK can begin the process of joining the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP).

02 Jun 2021
Trans-Pacific trading bloc will break down barriers for legal services

UK accession to the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership will improve market access for English and Welsh solicitors.

06 May 2021