Oldham, Li & Nie

Oldham, Li & Nie (OLN), a leading independent Hong Kong law firm, is pleased to announce the launch of a dedicated U.S. Tax Advisory Practice. This new practice expands the firm's ability to assist Hong Kong clients with U.S. federal and California tax and legal matters, as well as business and corporate issues involving U.S. interests. The practice is designed to support U.S. expatriates, multinational businesses, and investors with U.S. connections. Leading this new chapter is Joshua Maxwell, who joins OLN as a Registered Foreign Lawyer (California, USA). Joshua brings extensive experience in tax advisory work, along with a practical and client-focused approach. Mr. Maxwell said “I am excited to join OLN and lead the new U.S. Tax Advisory Practice. This initiative will integrate seamlessly with the OLN’s existing teams and enhance the value delivered to the firm’s clients with U.S. tax and business interests. Our aim is to offer expert guidance on both U.S. federal and California tax, business, and legal matters, ensuring that our clients feel confident and well-supported. I am looking forward to collaborating with the talented team at OLN and contributing to the firm's continued growth and success". This launch marks an important milestone in Oldham, Li & Nie's journey to expand its international service platform, building on its established Chinese, French, and Japanese practices. For more information about the OLN’s U.S. Tax Advisory Practice, visit: https://oln-law.com/practice-areas/us-tax-advisory-services/.   Contact: [email protected]   About Oldham, Li & Nie: Oldham, Li & Nie is a highly awarded full-service Hong Kong law firm whose commitment to professional excellence has been the cornerstone since its establishment in 1987. The firm currently has over 45 lawyers, with specialists in corporate and commercial law, dispute resolution, employment, family, intellectual property, private client and tax law. For more information about Oldham, Li & Nie, please visit  https://oln-law.com/.

Oldham, Li & Nie (OLN) is pleased to announce its participation in the 2024 Hong Kong Arbitration Week, organised by the Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre (HKIAC), taking place on 21-25 October 2024. The firm will host a panel session titled “Arbitration and Justice: the Compromise on Insolvency, Illegality and Conflicting Arbitration Clauses?” on 22 October 2024 from 5:00 to 6:30 pm. This debate session will critically examine the compatibility between arbitration and substantive/procedural justice in light of the latest case authorities, including: Sian Participation Corp (In Liquidation) v Halimeda International Ltd [2024] UKPC 16, Re Simplicity & Vogue Retailing (HK) Co., Limited [2024] HKCA 299, and Arjowiggins HKK 2 Limited v Shandong Chenming Paper Holdings Limited [2024] HKCA 352: The availability of bankruptcy / winding-up tools for arbitration-governed debts AAA v DDD [2024] HKCFI 513: The complication of incompatible arbitration clauses in multi-contract transactions G v N [2023] HKCFI 3366: The interplay between arbitration and illegality The session promises to deliver a thorough examination of these critical issues from various expert perspectives. The distinguished panel will feature: Anselmo Reyes, International Judge at Singapore International Commercial Court (SICC) William Wong SC, Barrister at Des Voeux Chambers Sarah Thomas, Associate General Counsel of McKinsey & Company They will be joined by OLN’s lawyers, Partners Dantes Leung, Yvonne Kong and Jonathan Lam, with Associate Davis Hui serving as the moderator. Each panelist will offer unique insights, contributing to a robust and enlightening debate. For more information about the 2024 Hong Kong Arbitration Week, please visit - https://hkaweek.hkiac.org/event/f3e694d2-39ac-451c-aa66-cb9d9af52bc2/summary. To register, please visit https://hkaweek.hkiac.org/event/f3e694d2-39ac-451c-aa66-cb9d9af52bc2/regProcessStep1.