Oldham, Li & Nie

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.  

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), 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), a leading independent law firm in Hong Kong, is pleased to announce that Valerio Scimemi has joined the firm as a Registered Foreign Lawyer (Italy), further expanding OLN’s cross-border offering. Admitted to practice law in Italy since 2001 and before the Italian and European higher courts since 2015, Valerio brings more than 25 years of international legal experience. His practice focuses on commercial and corporate law, international contracts, M&A, extraordinary transactions, and cross-border business expansion.   Over the course of his career, Valerio has advised European and Asian clients on commercial, corporate and industrial law, labour law, banking and finance, intellectual property, and complex M&A transactions. He has particular expertise in business development and intermediation, as well as in the international expansion of businesses in the luxury fashion, oil and gas, F&B, and spirits sectors.   The addition of Valerio marks another important milestone in OLN’s strategic growth and reinforces the firm’s commitment to providing seamless international legal services. His appointment builds on the firm’s established Chinese, French and Japanese practices, as well as its U.S. tax advisory capability.   For more information about Valerio and his practice, visit: https://oln-law.com/our-people/valerio-scimemi/.   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 the launch of its dedicated Family Office Services practice, expanding its capabilities in private wealth, trusts, succession planning, and cross-border structuring to meet the growing needs of international families. Hong Kong has established itself as a premier destination for family offices, underpinned by common law system, attractive tax regime, and government-backed initiatives such as FamilyOfficeHK, tax concessions for Family-Owned Investment Holding Vehicles (FIHVs), and the New Capital Investment Entrant Scheme (New CIES). In 2026, the city has become the world’s largest cross-boundary wealth management centre, according to the Boston Consulting Group[i], reinforcing its appeal for global wealth planning,   OLN’s new Family Office Services practice will provide integrated legal support across the following areas:   Family Office Establishment and Structuring Wills and Succession Planning Trusts and Asset Protection Complex Estate Planning Cross-Border Tax and Structuring Advice, including the US and France elements International Family Office Coordination Ongoing Accounting and Reporting Outsourced CFO and COO Support Strategic Business Advisory Services Tailored to Family Offices and Private Investment Structures Litigation Support Immigration Law   “Hong Kong offers an exceptional platform for families seeking to build a lasting presence in Asia while staying closely connected to opportunities around the world,” said Gordon Oldham, Senior Partner. “At OLN, we understand that every family’s journey is unique. Drawing on our longstanding strengths across private client, tax and corporate services - as well as our dedicated US tax and French practices - we take a truly personal approach. We work alongside our clients to create tailored structures that not only protect and grow their wealth, but also reflect their values, aspirations and long-term legacy.”   The firm’s Family Office Services practice adopts a multidisciplinary approach, working closely with third-party fund managers and financial advisers.   For more information about the Family Office Services practice, please visit https://oln-law.com/practice-areas/family-office-services/   Contact: [email protected]   About Oldham, Li & Nie:   Oldham, Li & Nie is a an independent law firm with four decades of experience in Hong Kong. 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/.   [i] https://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/202605/27/P2026052700809.htm