Vincent Chow

Vincent Chow is a reporter for Law.com International and China Law & Practice, based in Hong Kong. He writes about lawyers and legal issues in Hong Kong and China and covers the business of law, global and domestic law firms, in-house legal departments and regulatory issues. He can be reached at [email protected].

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August 31, 2020 | International Edition

US Companies Not Leaving China but Confidence Hits New Lows

A U.S.-China Business Council survey indicates that American companies are not leaving the China market but COVID-19 and worsening bilateral relations are dampening business sentiment.

By Vincent Chow

4 minute read

August 27, 2020 | International Edition

TikTok Slams US Foreign Investment Review Body in Lawsuit Filing

TikTok's lawsuit accuses CFIUS of failing to disclose its concerns and engage mitigation measures.

By Vincent Chow

7 minute read

August 20, 2020 | International Edition

Chinese Investment in US Plummets Under Increased Scrutiny

China has lost its top spot for U.S. foreign investment reviews, a distinction now held by Japan.

By Vincent Chow

5 minute read

August 16, 2020 | International Edition

TikTok Given Little Room to Maneuver as Broad Fears of Chinese Surveillance Prevail

The case against TikTok is the latest example of growing U.S. scrutiny of the overseas operations of Chinese companies amid worsening relations between the two countries. The U.S. is especially concerned about potential Chinese access to the personal data of U.S. citizens.

By Vincent Chow

7 minute read

August 14, 2020 | International Edition

China's Greater Bay Area Opens Up to Hong Kong, Macau Lawyers

Lawyers who pass a special qualification exam will be able to practice in nine mainland cities.

By Vincent Chow

3 minute read

July 15, 2020 | International Edition

UK Immigration Lawyers Get Calls as Multinationals Gear Up Following Hong Kong BNO Announcement

A new immigration scheme that could give up to three million Hong Kong residents a path to British citizenship has piqued the interest of both corporate and private clients.

By Vincent Chow

7 minute read

July 02, 2020 | International Edition

Hong Kong Lawyers Unsure of City's Future as Hostilities Between Beijing and Washington Escalate

The new law marks the most significant shakeup to Hong Kong's Constitution since the city's return to Chinese rule in 1997. Global law firms say they are scrambling to deal with clients' inquiries about how the new law will affect their bottom lines.

By Law.com International Staff

6 minute read

June 29, 2020 | International Edition

Why Would a Law Firm Open in Hong Kong Amid Political and Economic Turmoil?

Steptoe & Johnson opened its Hong Kong office early this year, convinced that U.S.-China tensions will increase and demand for its expertise in export controls and sanctions will grow.

By Vincent Chow

7 minute read