North Asia and the Pacific

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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Joint statement on Myanmar, Colombia and China to UN Human Rights Council

We're concerned by the lack of effective engagement with the universal periodic review process by Myanmar, Colombia, China.

02 Nov 2021
New trade deal will cement relationship with New Zealand

The UK and New Zealand have agreed in principle a trade deal which reflects the importance of market access for services in both economies, the Law Society of England and Wales said today.

21 Oct 2021
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Webinar with the Law Society of Hong Kong

On Tuesday 27 July 2021, the International team joined up with the Law Society of Hong Kong (LSHK) to host a joint webinar discussing the legal issues affecting Hong Kong and England and Wales

26 Aug 2021
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
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