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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Westminster update: Judicial Review and Courts Bill – key amendments passed in Lords

The House of Lords passed three key amendments endorsed by the Law Society to the Judicial Review and Courts Bill.

06 Apr 2022
UK agrees trade deal with New Zealand

The UK is continuing to develop its Asia-Pacific focus by agreeing a free trade agreement (FTA) with New Zealand. This reflects the importance of market access for professional services in both economies.

28 Feb 2022

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UK trade deal with Australia will create opportunities for the legal profession

A free trade agreement (FTA) was reached last night between the UK and Australia that reflects the importance of market access for services for both economies, as the UK continues to forge new trade relationships after Brexit.

17 Dec 2021
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
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