Hong Kong - Central. Contact. Kristi L. Swartz. (O/A as Bryan Cave LLP)

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1 Hong Kong - Central (O/A as Bryan Cave LLP) Since opening our Hong Kong office in 1994, our core areas of focus have evolved in response to the fundamental requirements of organizations doing business in Hong Kong and the Pacific Rim. Our Hong Kong office is comprised of a diverse group of Hong Kong qualified lawyers, with most also qualified in other Contact 11th Floor, Club Lusitano 16 Ice House Street, Central Hong Kong, SAR T: F: jurisdictions including England and Wales. Our Hong Kong partners have more than 45 years of combined experience handling matters throughout Asia. Our team advises international clients including Fortune 500 companies, private equity funds, financial institutions, insurance companies, ship owners, high profile net-worth individuals, and emerging growth companies. We represent businesses from a range of industries, including finance and banking, venture Kristi L. Swartz Managing Partner Hong Kong - Central, SAR (O/A as Bryan Cave LLP) kristi.swartz@bryancave.com capital, shipping, manufacturing, retail, healthcare, technology, and transportation. Our Hong Kong team has extensive knowledge of the cultural and legal systems that affect business and investment in Asia. We also have strong relationships with local professional advisors across the region to provide comprehensive service to our clients. We represent international clients in connection with acquisitions of Chinese entities as well as restructuring existing foreign investment enterprises in China. We frequently advise our clients in relation to Page 1 of 5

2 compliance, integrity and regulatory issues. Lawyers in Bryan Cave's Hong Kong office, together with those in our other Asian offices, are admitted to practice in various jurisdictions including the PRC, Australia, England and Wales, California, New York and Washington, D.C. Our lawyers are fluent in Chinese (Mandarin and Cantonese) and English. Our lawyers have experience in a broad range of legal matters, including: General corporate, commercial and employment matters Commercial litigation and international dispute resolution International trade Cross-border transactions Mergers and acquisitions Major projects and project finance Private equity International banking and finance Corporate finance and Securities International joint ventures International arbitration Shipping Corporate finance and securities Our lawyers represent multinational clients in a wide range of international investment and market access matters. Our team includes specialists in equity fund raising and other stock exchange transactions. We have experience in advising on or acting for clients in: Pre IPO and delivery of IPOs Page 2 of 5

3 Regulatory and compliance matters including SFC, HKEx Rules and GEM Rules Mergers and acquisitions Private equity Public company fundraising and market advice Joint ventures (and other methods of combining business operations) Restructurings Inward and outward bound foreign direct investment Commercial litigation and international dispute resolution Our lawyers are experienced in all forms of dispute resolution including litigation, arbitration, and mediation. We regularly handle administrative and regulatory proceedings for complex business disputes. Our international dispute resolution team advises clients in the following areas: Commercial litigation Securities Shipping and logistics Insurance and reinsurance Employment Shareholder disputes/ Inter-company matters Our international arbitration experience includes CIETAC, DIFC-LCIA, HKIAC, ICC, LCIA, LMAA, SIAC, UNCITRAL, FOSFA, GAFTA, LME, and London Cotton Association arbitrations. Employment Our lawyers draw from commercial and litigation experience to represent clients in a range of labour and employment matters. Our lawyers often handle cross-border transactions that Page 3 of 5

4 involve advising on labour and employment, employee benefits, and global mobility issues. Our lawyers' approach combines legal knowledge with a practical understanding of how the law is applied -- taking into account local business culture, the complex regulatory environment, and legislative trends. In addition, our team also provides advice on immigration and visa requirements and regulations. We are able to offer full visa application and renewal services for individuals and businesses. Shipping Our team is experienced in a range of shipping and transportation industry-related matters representing clients in the areas of admiralty law, insurance (marine and non-marine), and ship finance. Our team handles the following matters: Personal injury defence and claims work Ship sale/purchase and financing Charter party disputes and cargo defence/claims Collision/pollution and wreck removal matters Acting for and on behalf of port terminal operators Our team also advises on shipping litigation and dispute resolution, particularly dry contentious matters. We act in charter party disputes and cargo claims for a range of P&I clubs and ship owners. Company formation and secretarial services Our team is experienced in matters of company formation, incorporation, and compliance, including secretarial services. We represent clients across a range of industries, including Hong Kong-based companies and multinational companies which have established operations in Hong Kong. In addition, we offer services for clients with offshore operations, including Page 4 of 5

5 Bermuda, British Virgin Islands, Cayman Islands, and the Marshall Islands. Page 5 of 5