Linklaters is celebrating 50 years since the opening of its Hong Kong office in 1976, its first in Asia. The milestone reflects the firm’s longstanding and successful history of advising the world’s leading banks, corporates and private capital clients on the region’s most significant and transformative matters as well as the pivotal role it has played in the development of the Hong Kong and Asian markets.
Over the past five decades, private and public sector clients have trusted the Hong Kong team to guide them through the “moments that matter”, while navigating the city’s growth and transformation into an international financial centre and a gateway to mainland China.
Deeply connected to Hong Kong, the firm has a robust corporate responsibility programme. A key part of the anniversary celebrations is the “5,000 for 50” initiative, committing 5,000 hours of pro bono work, volunteering and community partnerships to support local communities and charities in the city.
Aedamar Comiskey, Senior Partner and Chair, commented:
“Hong Kong has long been a gateway connecting capital, ambition and opportunity between China and the world. As we mark 50 years, we remain focused on combining our deep local insight with our global platform to help our clients navigate wherever growth and change take them.”
William Liu, Chair of Asia, commented:
“Fifty years in Hong Kong have been built through lasting relationships, trust earned over time and a shared commitment to our clients and communities. That legacy matters, but it is only the beginning – as the city continues to evolve, we will stay firmly alongside Hong Kong, helping to shape the decisions, systems and opportunities that drive progress today and open new possibilities for the future.”
With nearly 90 partners in Asia and the Middle East, Linklaters’ cross-practice, multijurisdictional teams in Asia operate at the forefront of all major practice areas and sectors, working as one team globally to enable clients to confidently seize opportunities and navigate risk.
