In recent years, a key disruptive force in the Hong Kong legal market has been PRC firms. With their specialised knowledge of Chinese businesses, and immense resources at their fingertips, they are a serious threat to more established international firms. Adrian Bott, foreign legal consultant, (registered foreign lawyer), Osborne Clarke says, "The answer is “It depends…” – on several factors. Primary among these is the target market at which any given international or Hong Kong firm is aiming..."
Adrian Bott, from Osborne Clarke’s Hong Kong office, commented: “Much of Asia’s success has come from its manufacturing might, but as new manufacturing hubs emerge around the world, Asian economies must innovate if they’re to stay ahead..."