Hong Kong law firm Oldham, Li & Nie has launched an elder law practice group after hiring Helena Hu as a consultant to co-head it. It is believed to be the first Hong Kong law firm to offer such a practice.

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Hong Kong firm Oldham, Li & Nie has hired corporate and commercial lawyer Gary Lam as a partner from King & Wood Mallesons, where he was a counsel.

Hong Kong firm Oldham, Li & Nie has launched OLN IP, a consultancy that handles intellectual property matters.

On Aug. 11, the Standing Committee of China’s National People’s Congress (NPC) passed a decision to implement pilot measures that will allow Hong Kong lawyers to practice in nine cities in the Greater Bay Area. Lawyers in Hong Kong and on the mainland say the measures provide more room for the professional development of Hong Kong lawyers, and facilitate the growth of legal services on the mainland.

Hong Kong boutique firm Hugill & Ip has added Jade Tang as a partner in its corporate and commercial practice from Oldham, Li & Nie (OLN), where she worked for more than a decade.

A team of six lawyers, led by partners Adam Hugill and Alfred Ip, has left Hong Kong law firm Oldham, Li & Nie (OLN) to set up a new boutique named Hugill & Ip.

UK firm DAC Beachcroft has expanded its services for insurers and reinsurers in Asia with a collaboration with Hong Kong firm Oldham, Li & Nie.

Hong Kong law firm Oldham, Li & Nie (OLN) has welcomed back litigation lawyer Stephen Chan as a partner in its dispute resolution practice. Chan had moved from OLN to Gall last year.