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LATHAM & WATKINS IS UNLIKE ANY OTHER LAW FIRM

our extensive practices, one-firm culture, and global footprint provide you with virtually limitless opportunities. this is your chance to join some of the best lawyers in the industry.

latham’s offices in asia work seamlessly across the region, advising on high-profile matters that are reshaping industries and driving the economy. this philosophy ensures that our practice is integrated throughout the region and globally, and it guides us as we serve our clients, conduct training and share knowledge, and staff our matters. as a trainee with us, you will have the chance to work with leading lawyers on groundbreaking projects in a variety of practices, including: capital markets, derivatives, mergers and acquisitions, private equity, banking, project finance, litigation, international arbitration, fintech, and financial regulatory.

Working in our growing Hong kong office offers you an unrivaled experience with a global feel and culture. We are looking for bright, energetic people who are ready to make an important contribution almost immediately — people who will relish playing a key role in international matters and working alongside fellow lawyers from 30 offices worldwide.

We value our trainees as our potential future partners. With us, you will rapidly gain significant responsibility and enjoy meaningful partner and client interaction. You will be involved in some of the region’s most complex and interesting transactions and disputes, and you will develop your full potential, in an inclusive, supportive environment that values teamwork and collegiality.

if this lively yet demanding environment is for you, we look forward to hearing from you.

JOSEF S. ATHANASHong kong office Managing Partner

WE ARE ONE FIRM, WORLDWIDE WITHOUT A HEAD OFFICE

latham & Watkins is one of the world’s largest law firms, with internationally recognised practices in more than 30 offices across asia, the US, europe, and the Middle east. our lawyers frequently collaborate across jurisdictions to provide clients with the best solutions and insight. Very few firms can match our worldwide resources or global platform. We have no head office and no dominant practice. instead, we have a single, integrated partnership, which provides a collaborative, innovative approach to client service. our firm is run by committees, which rely on consensus-based decisions.

in Hong kong, you will join our top-tier, full-service law firm that delivers an exceptional combination of legal services on corporate, finance, regulatory, and litigation matters under Hong kong, US, and english law. lawyers from each of the firm’s practices are recommended in publications such as Chambers and Partners, Legal 500, and International Financial Law Review. We represent investment banks, financial institutions, private equity houses, corporates, governments, and other organizations, handling some of the largest and most complex cross-border deals and cases in asia.

We recruit only the highest-caliber candidates. We consider both academics and personality because we pride ourselves on our collegial atmosphere and our collaborative style. latham is made up of people from a variety of backgrounds with a diversity of opinions — we value originality and creative thinking, and we emphasize client service, entrepreneurship, innovation, and teamwork.

our associates are involved in firm management, participating in several committees, including our associates, recruiting, Diversity leadership, Pro Bono, and Women enriching Business committees. We look for candidates who are leaders that will positively contribute to the firm as a whole. We also expect our lawyers to take charge of client matters by showing initiative early on in their careers. We expect our trainees to be able to handle meaningful responsibility on client matters from the outset.

HONG KONG OFFICE MAJOR PRACTICE AREAS

antitrust & competition

Banking

capital Markets

corporate Governance

Derivatives

Financial regulatory

Fintech

Greater china Practice

international arbitration

korea Practice

litigation & trial

Mergers & acquisitions

oil & Gas transactions

Private equity

Project Development & Finance

Public company representation

real estate

restructuring, insolvency & Workouts

Securities litigation & Professional liability

White collar Defense & investigations

MATTER HIGHLIGHTSlatham’s Hong kong office works on some of the biggest transactions and most high-profile disputes globally, regularly advising many of the world’s leading companies and financial institutions.

Private Equity Deal of the Year

latham has been recognized for its representation of the new York-listed nord anglia education inc. in the take-private by a consortium led by the canadian Pension Plan investment Board and Baring Private equity asia.

The Asia Legal Awards 2018

Finance Deal of the Year

latham was recognized for its role in tencent Holdings’ acquisition of Supercell oy, a Finland-based mobile games developer. this high profile transaction was awarded “Finance Deal of the Year” at the china law & Practice awards which recognizes innovative transactions.

China Law & Practice Awards 2017

Finance Deal of the Year: Insolvency and Restructuring

latham has been recognized for its role in Pt Bumi resources’ US$4.5 billion global debt restructuring. this transaction was one of the largest onshore indonesian restructuring in 2017, and one of the largest ever to date.

The Asia Legal Awards 2018

Best IPO Deal of the Year

latham has been recognized for its role in the Vincom retail’s US$740 million iPo, at the time, the largest ever equity offering in Vietnam which featured an innovative, first of a kind put-through structure in order to shorten the settlement cycle and market risk.

The Asset Regional Awards 2017

Deal of the Year: TPG

latham was recognized for its role as counsel to tPG during its sale of interest in Myanmar Distillery company Group, and was awarded “Deal of the Year” in the 2017 asian-Mena counsel “Deals of the Year” report, which recognized notable transactions that pushed the boundaries in terms of sophistication, innovation, and complexity.

Asian-MENA Counsel “Deals of the year 2017”

2017 Deal of the Year

in the joint venture establishment between Shanghai electric Manz, and Shenhua Group, latham advised the national institute of clean and low carbon energy, a subsidiary of Shenhua Group. this deal was named the 2017 “Deal of the Year.”

China Business Law Journal Awards

ACCOLADESWe are honored to have received numerous awards and accolades, across all our practices and industries. Since launching in asia more than two decades ago, we have become a leader in the region. our firm has received considerable international recognition for handling landmark matters and for its culture of teamwork, collaboration, innovation, and commitment to diversity, inclusion, and public service.

A Leader Among Prestigious US Firms

Vault Law 100 2019 (Top 5)

“AmLaw 100 – Top 5”

AmLaw 100 2018

“US Law Firm of the Year”

IFLR Asia Awards 2018

“Global Pro Bono Deal of the Year”

The American Lawyer’s Global Legal Awards 2018

“Best Law Firms for Women”

Working Mothers Magazine and Flex-Time Lawyers 2018

“Client Service A-Team”

BTI Consulting Group 2018

“Pro Bono Hot List 2018”

The National Law Journal

Named to “A-List” – we have been recognized every year since the list’s inception in 2003

The American Lawyer “A-List” 2018

PRO BONO

latham is one of the largest providers of free legal services in the world. Pro bono work is an important part of who we are.

in 2017, latham provided more than 236,000 hours of pro bono legal services globally, valued at approximately US$180 million. Since 2000, we have provided more than 3 million pro bono hours — legal services valued at more than US$1.5 billion. the culture of pro bono is deeply entrenched throughout our firm, and we engage in matters across the public interest spectrum.

We treat pro bono work in the same way as any other commercial work: work on pro bono matters earns full billable hour credit, with no cap. We review and supervise the work to the same standard, and we value pro bono work in our associate evaluation and bonus system. We encourage our associates to participate in more than 60 hours of pro bono work each year, and invite them to introduce their own pro bono clients.

We were also awarded the Distinguished Pro Bono law Firm award and the Silver law Firm award by the law Society of Hong kong in 2017.

DIvERSITYlatham & Watkins’ lawyers, paralegals, and professional staff worldwide reflect a rich mixture of men and women of different races, ethnic backgrounds, cultures, sexual orientations, and primary languages.

this diversity makes us who we are. our commitment to equal opportunity enables latham to draw from a remarkable wealth of talent to recruit and retain the best to create one of the world’s leading law firms.

We care

We inSPire

THE ASSOCIATES COMMITTEEour associates committee is unique. the committee brings together lawyers from all levels of seniority — with equal numbers of associates and partners from across the firm. Serving on the associates committee means making partnership recommendations and ensuring the partnership maintains its focus on teamwork, collegiality, and quality.

LATHAM ACADEMIESthe latham academies — multi-day training and development programmes for first-, third-, and fifth-year associates, new counsel, and partners, which are typically held in a major US city — are the jewels of the firm’s training and development programme. the academies bring together lawyers within a particular class from across the firm, solidifying our one-firm firm culture by enabling lawyers to collectively learn and connect with their peers around the firm.

First Year AcademyFirst Year academy provides (i) formal training on the firm’s culture, structure, and vast resources and (ii) critical skills training for new lawyers. courses range from the history, management, and finances of the firm to essential practice skills, such as supervision and delegation, client service, timekeeping, and financial statements basics.

Third Year Academythird Year academy offers a mix of presentations and workshops with an emphasis on supervision and project management. By the end of the academy, associates will have gained a clear understanding of how to make a successful transition from junior to mid-level associate.

Fifth Year AcademyFifth Year academy is focused on the transition from mid-level to senior associate. topics include progression to partnership and counsel, business development, and team leadership.

WHY latHaM ?

“the litmus test for a nurturing workplace is the value placed on the most junior members of the team. at latham, trainees are actively encouraged to expand their professional skills in the context of landmark deals. responsibility is fostered in a dynamic, enterprising, and flexible culture.”

Joanne Laotrainee

“latham offers a challenging and collegial platform to jumpstart one’s career and provides unique opportunities and support. as an associate, i am able to shape my own development and realise my full potential.”

Bonnie Tseassociate

“as a global law firm, we encourage cross-border collaboration to deliver high-quality services to our clients. our secondment opportunities expose trainees to this unrivalled network, and allow them the opportunity to experience working in some of the most exciting cities in the world.”

Bing Xi Siaassociate

“latham has been an amazing place to start my legal career. the opportunities are unique, the exposure is wide, the people are a joy to work with, and the environment is friendly and supportive – that is what latham’s culture is all about.”

Jonathan Leungtrainee

YoUr career at latHaM

PREPARATIONStudents in their penultimate year of an LLB or JD from recognized universities in Hong Kong, the UK, Australia, and other jurisdictions should apply for:

• Summer vacation Scheme (three weeks)

• Training Contract

Please apply via our online application website: https://www.apply4law.com/lathamWatkins/

application Deadlines:

Summer vacation Scheme 2019:applications open october 1, 2018applications close March 1, 2019

Training Contract 2021applications open october 1, 2018applications close august 1, 2019

EDUCATIONPostgraduate Certificate in Laws (PCLL)

• apply to the law school of your choice

TRAINING CONTRACTFour seats in the following Departments:

• corporate • Derivatives • Finance • litigation • regulatory• Possible third or fourth seat secondment to one of our international offices

ASSOCIATENewly qualified Junior associate Mid-level associate Senior associate 1-3 YearS 4-6 YearS 7-8 YearS

PARTNER AND COUNSELConsideration for partnership / counsel in your 7th year

latham & Watkins operates as a limited liability partnership worldwide with affiliated limited liability partnerships conducting the practice in France, italy, Singapore, and the United kingdom and as affiliated partnerships conducting the practice in Hong kong and Japan. latham & Watkins operates in South korea as a Foreign legal consultant office. latham & Watkins works in cooperation with the law office of Salman M. al-Sudairi in the kingdom of Saudi arabia.

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