Professional Services/Legal

Herbert Smith appoints Mark Johnson as new head of Asia

As head of Asia, Johnson will chair the firm's Asia Executive Committee and take a lead role in the development and implementation of the firm's Asia...

Herbert Smith appoints Mark Johnson as new head of Asia

As head of Asia, Johnson will chair the firm's Asia Executive Committee and take a lead role in the development and implementation of the firm's Asia...

Workaholic Hong Kongers: Executives lead the way in burning the midnight oil

14% of Hong Kong executives work in the hotel between midnight to 6am.

Salaries of Hong Kong CEOs grew 19% in 2010

The real estate sector paid Hong Kong executives the most, with total cash compensation amounting to RMB 7.3m.

Hopefluent profit up 27% to HK$75.5mn

The group strives to capture market opportunities and actively expand its business network in the second half of 2011.

Household water usage to be ascertained

The Water Supplies Department is currently interviewing 1,000 households for the Domestic Water Consumption Study to ascertain how water is being...

Funding applications invited for Guangdong-HK technology cooperation

The Hong Kong government invited applications for funding support for research and development projects under the 2011 Guangdong-Hong Kong Technology...

Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors in Asia appoints two EC Harris executives

Alan Brookes and Richard Warburton have been selected as new RICS Asia member and RICS Singapore member respectively.

Gentlemen's Tonic puts up first Asian outlet in HK

British men's grooming and care business, Gentlemen's Tonic, launched its business in Hong Kong with its first outlet in Asia.

Colliers International names Simon Lo as Asia Head of Research

With the strategic appointment of Lo, the company proceeds to grow its research platform and capabilities to further integrate its services across...

Russell Brown wins legal victory over Edward Eugene Lehman

The Honourable Mr. Justice To imposed a fine of HK$200,000 against Lehman and awarded indemnity costs of HK$400,000 to the Plaintiffs.

New arbitration ordinance takes effect on June 1

The new Arbitration Ordinance will come into operation on June 1, 2011.

KPMG China appoints Stephen Yiu as Chairman

Stephen Yiu succeeds Carlson Tong for a four year term on April 01, 2011.

Global Sources to hold Hong Kong fairs through 2014

Global Sources has extended its contracts with AsiaWorld-Expo Management to host China Sourcing Fairs at Hong Kong's AsiaWorld-Expo from 2011 through...

Education and careers expo opens next week

Close to 700 exhibitors from 17 countries and regions will take part in the 21st edition of the HKTDC Education & Careers Expo. It opens 17 February...

SHL and PreVisor join forces to create talent assessment solutions

SHL appoints Stuart Hedley VP Professional Services to cover China, Hong Kong and Singapore.

Mayer Brown JSM promotes four lawyers to consultants in Hong Kong

The appointments are effective as of 1 January this year.

Professional services grant scheme opens

Grant funds projects aimed to increase Hong Kong's professional services' competitiveness, and enhancing the service standard.