![]() Law firm Skadden’s Hong Kong branch recently celebrated 25 years in the jurisdiction. Head of Asia Practice Michael Gisser, who was one of the first attourneys in their Hong Kong office, recently spoke to ASIAN-MENA COUNSEL about his time and experiences at the Hong Kong branch, as well as giving a prediction of the firm’s footprint going forward. 1) Skadden were one of the first Wall Street firms to set up a Hong Kong corporate law practice. In brief, how has the market, and in turn the firm’s practice here changed over the past 25 years, and in particular in your time here? 2) Having experienced more than 25 years at Skadden, you must have seen many changes. What changes and challenges do you see ahead for the office in the coming 5-10 years? 3) Thanks to developments in technology, the way legal services are provided is changing. How do you see these changes affecting how the lawyers of the future, including Skadden’s, approach work and client relationships? 4) Outside of your work, what do you like most about living in Hong Kong? |
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