Beijing-based DOCVIT Law Firm has expanded its footprint by opening a new office in Hong Kong, the firm's tenth branch overall, amid a growing influx of mainland Chinese legal practices in the city.

Addleshaw Goddard is set to close its Hong Kong office in September this year, “having carefully considered our position in Hong Kong and the unique set of challenges we face there,” according to a statement put out by the firm.

An anti-bribery compliance director at Bank of America Merrill Lynch has been charged with assaulting a police officer in Hong Kong.