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Asia Pacific (APAC) Newsletter for Primerus published for December 2020
Caroline Berube, Managing Partner of HJM Asia Law, as the Chair of the Primerus APAC Group, is pleased to announce the release of our Primerus 2nd newsletter of the year. Caroline is grateful to her Asia contributors and their exciting line-up of articles covering China’s new Patent Law, Legal implications on Cryptocurrency as salary payouts in Hong Kong, Western Australia’s promising reform in the construction industry and overview of Deeds and IP updates from Singapore. Caroline thanks Alicia Bos (Event and Marketing Coordinator) and Chris Dawe (Senior Vice President of Services) of the International Society of Primerus Law Firms, whose efforts made this newsletter possible for year-end release! Happy reading for the Christmas holidays, please click here: Asia Pacific Newsletter!
HJM team volunteered at the Willing Hearts, Singapore on December 17th, 2020 in conjunction with Primerus Global Day of Community
Caroline Berube, Managing Partner of HJM Asia Law, and her team, had a gratifying experience volunteering at the soup kitchen of Willing Hearts Singapore, a charity preparing and distributing daily meals to the needy! Bravo to the Singapore team members who turned up as early as 5am! The activity was also held in conjunction with the annual Primerus Global Day of Service on December 5th, 2020 which promotes and encourages giving something back to the community. Caroline and her Singapore team wish to thank Willing Hearts for having them and to those who would like to support this wonderful cause, please visit www.willinghearts.org.sg.
Canada Immigration – Federal Skilled Worker Program and Student Pathways, Webinar on December 1st, 2020
Caroline Berube, Managing Partner of HJM Asia Law, gives a warm “Thank You” to Georgina Mieke (Migration Director at S.E.A. Business Centre Pte. Ltd.) for inviting her colleague, Katina Hunter-Sutcliffe (Senior Associate – Business Mobility & Immigration (North America) at HJM Asia Law & Co LLC) and herself to introduce HJM and give an overview of Canada’s Federal Skilled Worker Program and its recent changes. Katina also touched on student pathways to Canada given Indonesian’s keen interest in the topic. Thank you to CONNEXT, a co-working space brand of Marquee Executive Offices, who hosted the meeting. The webinar was moderated by Mahesa Prasetya (Community and Event Manager at CONNEXT) in Jakarta, Indonesia.
Teaching “Intellectual Property in Asia” to LL.M. International Business Law students, Sorbonne-Assas International Law School, from November 23-24, 2020 at INSEAD Asia Campus
Caroline Berube, Managing Partner of HJM Asia Law, was very happy to teach LL.M students from various countries and different professional backgrounds at Sorbonne-Assas to. She taught “Intellectual Property in Asia” with practical case studies. Hosted at the Singapore INSEAD Asia Campus, this LLM is offered by Sorbonne-Assas International Law School in partnership with Université Paris II Panthéon-Assas. Caroline introduced best practices of the industry to prepare professionals applying their IP knowledge into real-life business experiences. Click here for programme details: https://www.sorbonne-assas-ils.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/LLM_SAILS_2020-Singapore.pdf
Our M&A China 2020 chapter is out – Lexology Getting The Deal Through (GTDT) – Practice Guide for China
Teaching “Tech Law/Intellectual Property in Asia” to students of the LL.M. in Law of Internet Technology, Bocconi University, from November 12th to 14th, 2020
Caroline Berube, Managing Partner of HJM Asia Law, had another great experience teaching LL.M Bocconi students of Laurent Manderieux (Director of the LL.M. program, Professor of Intellectual Property Law, Law Department at Bocconi University). Prof. Manderieux’s students always show interest and ask relevant questions! The challenge was teaching virtually and make 8 hours of teaching the practical aspects of Asia tech law and IP cases as interactive as possible, which Caroline achieved. Day 1 was a combination of about 160 LL.M and engineer students – a great combination of knowledge and experience! Caroline accords special thanks to Laurent Manderieux and Gabriele Gagliani (LL.M., Ph.D. II Lecturer at Bocconi University) for again having invited her to lecture their smart students for another year, and to Dr. Marta Menin for her administrative assistance. Course brochure available here: https://www.unibocconi.eu/wps/wcm/connect/d80e74ae-daff-43c4-8ad1-2af29029aefd/Brochure+LLM+ITL+2021.pdf?MOD=AJPERES&CVID=n0Llqph
“China’s investment in and trade with America” session for the Asia Pacific Regional Forum at the IBA 2020 Virtually Together Conference, November 9th, 2020
Caroline Berube, Managing Partner of HJM Asia Law, was thrilled to be part of this huge virtual conference which is taking place until November 27th, 2020. Caroline had a great time moderating Monday’s session with her fellow Co-Chair at the China Working Group (CWG) of the International Bar Association (IBA), David Liu (JunHe LLP, Shanghai). The expert speakers: Arturo Alessandri C (Alessandri Abogados, Santiago), Stephen Bowman (Bennett Jones LLP, Toronto), Eric Emerson (Steptoe & Johnson LLP, Washington DC), Reinaldo Ma (TozziniFreire Advogados, Sao Paulo) and Lingchen Pu (Zhong Lun Law Firm, Beijing) discussed the legal perspectives of China’s economic relationship, its development, changes and trends, with North and Latin America.
Belt & Road Initiative (BRI) Dispute Resolution, International Business Law Consortium (IBLC) AGM Breakout Session on October 1st, 2020
Caroline Berube, Managing Partner of HJM Asia Law, enjoyed speaking about the Belt and Road Initiative Dispute Resolution at the recent IBLC annual general meeting 2020. Paired with fellow speaker, Paul Hopkins (Partner, Geldards LLP, Cardiff), Caroline shared her views on the topic of online negotiation, mediation and arbitration in light of BRI projects during COVID. The session provided an overview of the BRI and dispute resolution and wrapped up with a discussion on evaluative versus facilitative mediation in resolving BRI disputes. Other panelists included Peter Pang (Chairman and Managing Partner, IPO Pang Xingpu, Shanghai) as commentator, Jeff Leong (Jeff Leong, Poon & Wong, Kuala Lumpur) and Federico Antich (Founder, Studio dell’Avvocato Antich, Firenze).
International Practice Committee (IPC) Elephant Call, International Society of Primerus Law Firms, October 6th, 2020
Caroline Berube, Managing Partner of HJM Asia Law, hosted the “Elephant monthly call” on October 6th, for the IPC group members. She interviewed Dominic Wai (Partner at ONC Lawyers, Hong Kong), Howard Greenspoon and Lyanne Winikoff (Partners at Greenspoon Winikoff S.E.N.C.R.L., LLP, Montreal), Chris Mooney (Partner at Marriott Harrison LLP, London) and Besse Dozadiaz (Ferris & Britton, APC, San Diego) who shared legal and personal facts about practicing law in their respective cities. Thanks to Katie Bundyra (VP and Assistant Manager of the Primerus Member Services Division) for her assistance in facilitating the event.
Stanford University, “Strategies for Sustainability – Essentials for Business: Put Theory into Practice”, Young Global Leaders (“YGL”) Executive Education Module, September 2020
Caroline Berube, Managing Partner of HJM Asia Law, completed the Stanford University YGL executive course focusing on sustainability put into business practice. Directed by YGL 2010, Professor of Practice Julia Novy and Professor Pamela Matson, this one-and-only online course launched at the conclusion of the YGL Annual Summit in August 2020. You can learn more about the program at https://globalimpact.stanford.edu/online-course/essentials-business-put-theory-practice and the YGL at https://www.younggloballeaders.org/.
IBA China Working Group Newsletter, Message from Co-chairs, September 2020
Caroline Berube, Managing Partner of HJM Asia Law, and co-chair of the IBA China Working Group (“CWG”), is happy to announce the publication of the third newsletter for 2020 with seven great articles on relevant legal developments in China. Exciting virtual events are lined up and Caroline wishes to highlight the upcoming IBA 2020 – Virtually Together Conference in November – https://www.ibanet.org/VirtuallyTogether-2020.aspx. Enjoy the interesting reads from the IBA CWG contributors by clicking the links to the articles in the newsletter.
APAC: Challenges in International Business – Association of General Counsel and Primerus webinar on September 22nd, 2020
Today, Caroline Berube, Managing Partner of HJM Asia Law, was a speaker on the webinar of the Association of Corporate Counsel International Legal Affairs Network (ACC ILAN), sponsored by The International Society of Primerus Law Firms. Joined by fellow presenters, Daniel Morris (Special Counsel at HHG Legal Group, Perth, Australia), Li-Pu Lee (CEO & Managing Partner at Formosan Brothers, Taipei, Taiwan) and Michael Szeto (Partner at ONC Lawyers, Hong Kong), Caroline discussed the employment, contractual, negotiation and cultural challenges in international business, and the effect of the Covid-19 pandemic.
IBA Legal Business Development Global Virtual Summit – “The Magic of Collaboration in Law Firms” on September 3rd, 2020
Caroline Berube, Managing Partner of HJM Asia Law, was delighted to talk and share her Asian experience about the importance of collaboration among law firms to succeed together. Organised by the International Bar Association (IBA), the Legal Business Development (LBD) Global Virtual Summit ran on September 2nd and 3rd, 2020. Caroline thanks Itzik Amiel (Founder & CEO, THE SWITCH, Vice-Chair of the Law Firm Management Committee, Business Development & Marketing subcommittee, IBA) for inviting her to speak at the summit. As legal experts become more and more specialised, we do need a wider set of professionals to work together to meet clients’ needs. Caroline’s ‘take-away’ for all: Building a strong network is important, so start every day, step-by-step, consistently, to connect with competent and reliable people. Collaboration is here to stay! Click to watch: https://summit.legalbusinessdevelopment.online/talks/the-magic-of-collaboration-in-law-firms/?ah=4qLSFd0G#
EEXPO.SG – Made in Africa, virtual conference on August 26th, 2020
Caroline Berube, Managing Partner of HJM Asia Law with an Asia Africa desk, truly believes in Africa Asia business and she attended the “Made in AFRICA” virtual conference which brought together six African countries, represented by respective embassies and high commissions in Singapore: Angola, Egypt, Nigeria, Rwanda, South Africa and Zimbabwe. The conference was organised by Olam International, supported by Enterprise Singapore and Singapore Business Federation, and hosted by Sun Media Pte. Ltd. Notable speeches are from H.E. Mohamed Ahmed Fathi Abulkheir (Ambassador of Egypt), H.E. Jean de Dieu Uwihanganye (High Commissioner of Rwanda) and H.E. Modise Casalis Mokitlane (High Commissioner of South Africa). Caroline thanks Nigel Ritson (also board member with Caroline of the South African Chamber of Commerce www.sacham.sg ) for the invitation. Please click here (https://www.facebook.com/eexposg/posts/654407498522773) for a recording of the event.
Investigating Misconduct in Foreign Jurisdictions – Association of Corporate Counsel (ACC) Asia Pacific (APAC) webinar on August 26th, 2020
Caroline Berube, Managing Partner of HJM Asia Law is back as a presenter for this topic today, this time targeted for APAC audience, at a webinar organised by the International Legal Affairs Network (ILAN) of the ACC and sponsored by the International Society of Primerus Law Firms. Together with her fellow panellists, Edward F. Borden, Jr. (Practice Group Leader at Earp Cohn PC) and Dominic Wai (Partner at ONC Lawyers, HK), Caroline discussed fact patterns for the USA, China and Singapore, including local laws, cultural challenges, issues covering confidentiality and disclosure, evidence preservation and forensics, employment law and logistics. Caroline thanks Chris Dawe (Vice President of Services and Associate General Counsel, Primerus) for his kind coordination.
YGL Annual Summit 2020, The Forum of Young Global Leaders (an initiative of the World Economic Forum): The Great Reset, August 17th to August 20th, 2020
Caroline Berube, Managing Partner of HJM Asia Law was among 700 YGLs from nearly 100 countries to participate in the inaugural digital Annual Summit The Summit created the realisation that Young Global Leaders have the power to rebuild the post-Covid-19 new reality and reshape humanity. The Summit’s daily theme over the four days was: Inspire, Ideate, Connect and Empower. Caroline took part in the Action Labs, Community Moments and Interactive Plenaries. She listened to speakers, including Klaus Schwab, Founder and Executive Chairman of the World Economic Forum, United Nations Deputy Secretary General Amina Mohammed and Nobel Prize Winner YGL Michael Kremer at the opening plenary. Caroline believes that no matter where we are, together, we can make a difference! Click www.younggloballeaders.org to know more about YGL.
Investigating Misconduct in Foreign Jurisdictions – Association of Corporate Counsel (ACC) webinar on August 13th, 2020
Caroline Berube, Managing Partner of HJM Asia Law was a presenter at a webinar organised by the International Legal Affairs Network (ILAN) of the ACC and sponsored by the International Society of Primerus Law Firms on August 13th! Together with her fellow panellist, Edward F. Borden, Jr. (Practice Group Leader at Earp Cohn PC), Caroline and Edward discussed fact patterns for the USA, China and Singapore, including local laws, cultural challenges, issues covering confidentiality and disclosure, evidence preservation and forensics, employment law and logistics. Caroline thanks Kellie Zachman (Member Services Coordinator, Primerus) and Chad Sluss (Senior Vice President of Services, Primerus) for their kind coordination.
Dobson Cup (Powered by National Bank) – McGill Dobson Centre for Entrepreneurship – Innovation Driven Enterprise Track Finals –July 30th, 2020
Caroline Berube, Managing Partner of HJM Asia Law was delighted to have listened to 8 amazing dynamic groups of young entrepreneurs about their innovation driven companies, together with 7 other judges having various PE, tech, finance, legal experience. Congrats to all founders… Please check the website of their companies: AIM Colours (https://aimcolours.com/), GreenKeepers, Hydrolux (http://hydrolux.ca), LockBox, Neophyto Foods (https://www.neophytofoods.com), Off The Grid (https://getoffthegrid.ca), RailVision Analytics (https://railvision.ca) and TRAQC (https://traqc.systems). Caroline wishes to thank Marie-Josee Lamothe, Academic Director for the McGill Dobson Centre (https://www.mcgill.ca/dobson/) and her team (Melanie Lane, Michaela Deneva & Gabrielle Pochiet) to have involved Caroline in this great event. It is totally in line with Caroline’s value as an entrepreneur herself over various businesses in the last 20 years and her entrepreneurship foundation dedicated to entrepreneurs between 16 and 25 years old, YoungE3 (www.younge3.com)!
Nominated and elected as Board Member at the South African Chamber of Commerce in Singapore (SACham) Annual General Meeting (AGM) 2020, held on June 19th, 2020 via Zoom
Caroline Berube, Managing Partner of HJM Asia Law, and sister company, Procosec Asia, have been Partners of the SACham and part of the SACham’s events since its inception in September 2019 to date. Caroline is honoured to have been nominated and elected as a board member at the AGM on June 19th, 2020. She looks forward to a great year with the SACham and contribute actively to the growth of the SACham in increasing the business connections between South Africa, Singapore and Asia! Caroline thanks Gavin Storrier (President of SACham) and all SACham members. Find out more about SACham at www.sacham.sg.
To Trace or Not to Trace?: Compliance in the Era of COVID-19 and Remote Surveillance – Association of Corporate Counsel (ACC) webinar on July 9th, 2020
Caroline Berube, Managing Partner of HJM Asia Law was a panellist on the webinar organised by the International Legal Affairs Network (ILAN) of the ACC and sponsored by the International Society of Primerus Law Firms on July 9th, 2020! An eye-opener interactive session for Caroline and fellow panellists, moderator Kenneth Rashbaum (Barton LLP, New York), Lucy Han (Carroll & O’Dea, Australia) and Dominic Wai (ONC Lawyers, Hong Kong)! Topics discussed: legal perspectives to data privacy enforcement in the context of contact tracking apps and remote access surveillance apps, in today’s rapidly changing environment with the pandemic. Caroline’s focus was on China and Singapore where compliance and surveillance measures are stringent to protect the public interest.
IBA China Working Group Newsletter, Message from Co-chairs, June 2020
Caroline Berube, Managing Partner of HJM Asia Law, co-chair of the IBA China Working Group, is happy to announce the publication of the second newsletter of the China Working Group (“CWG”)! Caroline thanks all IBA-CWG contributors, together with her co-chair, David Liu (JunHe LLP, Shanghai), their editor, Dominic Hui (Ribeiro Hui, HK) for the superb work. This edition brings 15 relevant articles related to Chinese laws.! A preview of the articles is given in the attached (PDF). Special mention to the IBA CWG’s first webinar on May 21st, 2020 she moderated and which recorded a huge turnout from all over the world (see Caroline’s post here).
Re-appointment as legal counsel for the Italian Chamber of Commerce in Singapore (ICCS) – Annual General Meeting (AGM) 2020, May 28th, 2020
Caroline Berube, Managing Partner of HJM Asia Law, is honoured to continue to act as the Legal Counsel and to serve ICCS for another term! Great first ICCS online AGM over virtual space – graced by H.E. Raffaele Langella, Ambassador of Italy to Singapore. Caroline accords her appreciation and thanks to Alberto Martinelli (President of ICCS) and all ICCS members for their continued trust in HJM Asia Law, and to Giacomo Marabiso (Secretary General of ICCS) and Gina Yeo (Administrative Officer) for their coordination.
“Pandemics and Force Majeure – the necessary contractual elements and how to effectively rely upon them or secure relieve in manufacture and supply obligations” – Webinar organised by the International Bar Association (IBA) China Working Group (“CWG”) and International Commerce and Distribution Committee (“ICD”), May 21st, 2020
Caroline Berube, Managing Partner of HJM Asia Law, was thrilled to be the moderator of a successful first webinar organised by the IBA China Working Group (CWG)! Speakers on the panel were brilliant and insightful: Christopher Blake (Hahn Loeser & Parks, Cleveland, Co-Chair, IBA International Commerce and Distribution Committee), Hui (Harrison) Jia (DeHeng Law Offices, Beijing), David Liu (Duan & Duan, Shanghai) and Dirk Schwenn (Schomerus & Partner, Hamburg, Senior Vice Chair, IBA International Commerce and Distribution Committee). Caroline and the speakers discussed whether supply agreement and distribution agreements remain valid during the pandemic crisis and tips to re-negotiate with your Asian suppliers key terms, just to name a few. The webinar had over 700 registrants and a huge turnout attendees from all over the world! Special thanks to Maria Chew (Conference & Marketing Administrator Asia Office, IBA), and Dominic Hui (Ribeiro & Hui, Shanghai) from the IBA CWG and George Ribeiro (Ribeiro & Hui, Hong Kong), Co-Chair of the IBA International Commerce and Distribution Committee) for their help. For a recording of the webinar, click https://www.ibanet.org/Pandemics-and-force-majeure.aspx
Law firm management and ethical considerations – International Bar Association (IBA) webinar, May 12th, 2020
Caroline Berube, Managing Partner of HJM Asia Law, was happy to be on a IBA webinar panel on Tuesday, moderated by Riccardo Cajola (Cajola & Associati, Italy) with fellow speakers: Tracey Calvert (Oakalls Consultancy, UK), Martin Kovnats (Aird & Berlis, Canada) and Abe Schear (Arnall Golden & Gregory, USA). Caroline and her fellow speakers discussed issues surrounding ethics and their impact on the management of a law firm. The panel shared with the audience some thoughts on how law firms can best approach its management to ensure compliance with ethical rules and regulatory standards in a global environment. In case you missed the webinar, you can watch it here: https://vimeo.com/417639863
“Doing Business in China” – Chicago Bar Association webcast, May 8th, 2020
Caroline Berube, Managing Partner of HJM Asia Law, had a wonderful time speaking on the CBA webcast and wishes to thank John Sciaccotta (Aronberg Goldgehn), Angie Cruz (Manager of Office Services & Events Coordinator, CBA), and Ricardo Isla (Technical manager, CBA). This CLE topic covered pitfalls to avoid when doing business in China in protecting IPs and negotiating contracts emphasizing on practical aspects to optimize the protection of U.S. investors’ interests in China. Caroline opened her presentation with ‘Intellectual property in China’, followed by ‘How to assess a distributor or manufacturer?’ and ‘Entering into a contract with a Chinese party’, all very relevant to today’s considerations for doing business in China, coupled with real case studies! More information at this link: https://www.chicagobar.org/ChicagoBar/CBA/Events/cba_Event_Display.aspx?EventKey=C15320W
The Variable Capital Company: an answer to Singapore’s fund management Sector?
Caroline Berube, Managing Partner of HJM Asia Law, the Chair of the Asia Pacific Region for Primerus, a society of the world’s finest independent, boutique law firms, is proud to contribute a feature article on its inaugural Vol. 1 Asia Pacific Newsletter published for April 2020. Caroline and colleague, Matthew Boyd (Corporate Secretary, HJM Asia Law and Procosec Asia) shared their insights about the Variable Capital Companies Act 2018 which was passed into Singapore law on January 14th, 2020. The creation of the Variable Capital Company (or “VCC”) represents Singapore’s efforts to boost its fund management industry by providing a fund-friendly legal entity. The article is also featured on the Primerus Xpress Corporate Client e-Newsletter. A special thanks to Chad Sluss (Senior Vice President of Services, Primerus) for coordinating the newsletter from start to finish. You may access the newsletter and message from the Chair from the attached PDF.
Primerus Newsletter, 2020
Caroline Berube, Managing Partner of HJM Asia Law, is proud to be the Chair of the Asia Pacific Region of Primerus and publish the first Primerus Asia Pacific newsletter for 2020! Thanks to our Asia members who contributed articles covering in brief: Labor Incident Act in Taiwan (by Jia-Wei Chao, Attorney of Formosan Brothers Attorneys at Law); The Variable Capital Company in Singapore (by Matthew Boyd, Legal Executive of HJM Asia Law & Co LLC); Whistleblowers’ protection by law in Australia (by Selwyn Black and Yue Lucy Han, lawyers from Carroll & O’Dea Lawyers); China’s amendment to Trademark Law (by Edward Sun and April Yang, lawyers from Hengtai Law Offices); Employee’s claim for coronavirus infection in Hong Kong (by Christine Wong of ONC Lawyers); and Employer’s obligations at workplace in Australia (by Murray Thornhill (Director) and Gemma Wheeler-Carver (Lawyer), from HHG Legal Group). Click on this PDF to view the Message from the chair and contributors’ articles. Asia Pacific Newsletter – April 2020
HJM Asia Law is 13, going on 14!
Caroline Berube, Managing Partner of HJM Asia Law, and the staff proudly commemorates the 13th anniversary of the firm this weekend! HJM teams in Singapore and China remain connected and focused on our goals despite “social distancing” measures on Covid-19 worldwide. We believe that by building trust and relationship with our clients and among our staff, we can go far – a big THANK YOU to all our loyal team and to our amazing clients, old and new! Let us toast to many more years of friendship and continued business and success! Happy Birthday, HJM!
The world has stopped because of COVID-19: What should our clients handle the situation and do on day 1 post COVID-19 crisis? AIJA #HomeTalks by lawyers #3, Zoom virtual panel on April 23rd, 2020
Caroline Berube, Managing Partner of HJM Asia Law was speaking on a virtual panel organised by AIJA – International Association of Young Lawyers, hosted by Emiliano Ganzarolli (Audisio e Associati, Italy). Caroline was joined by Benedikt Rohrssen (Taylor Wessing, Germany) and Clémence Colin (J.P. Karsenty Karsenty et Associés, France), and together we discussed on best practices post COVID-19 crisis for our clients covering employment, supply chain and transactions. We also shared our experiences on how law firms can overcome financial stress and survive in the long term. I truly enjoyed the informal conversations, with short questions and answers, and left the audience, which was very interactive, some food for thought as a takeaway. This being the third in a series of HomeTalks on a weekly basis, do check https://www.aija.org for more updates.
Zoom Teaching “Legal environment for doing business in China”, Executive Program 2020, Sorbonne-Assas International Law School, from April 15th to 17th, 2020
Caroline Berube, Managing Partner of HJM Asia Law, taught a 3-day Executive Program with CPD accreditation in Singapore with Sorbonne-Assas Law School. Conducted entirely through webinar given our current social distancing measures, Caroline had the pleasure to share insights on the legal framework of setting up legal entities in China and related aspects in employment and intellectual property, with real concrete examples. She also discussed the impact of recent economic and political changes in China affecting the business environment. Special thanks to Buci Chan (Regional Development Manager at Sorbonne-Assas International Law School – Asia) for coordinating the program to run it online. Program curriculum is attached.
Les Affaires, March 20th, 2020: “ COVID-19: «Profitez de la crise pour renouveler votre entreprise»” (“COVID-19: Take advantage of the crisis to re-invent your business”)
Caroline Berube, Managing Partner of HJM Asia Law, noted that we are all living a very challenging time due to the Covid-19. Thinking positively, she shared with François Normand (journalist at Les Affaires (Montreal)) about how the coronavirus pandemic has given the firm the opportunity to grow differently by evaluating, assessing and changing some business process to improve the efficiency and visibility of HJM Asia Law & Co LLC. She spoke about the importance of adopting creative and lean business methods to stay relevant and pro-active with their team, clients and suppliers during this crisis. Thank you to François for publishing her thoughts in the Montreal business newspaper! The article can be assessed online at: https://www.lesaffaires.com/secteurs-d-activite/general/covid-19-le-coronavirus-a-transforme-mon-cabinet-pour-le-mieux/616661
Les Affaires, March 20th, 2020 – Caroline Berube
IBA China Working Group Newsletter, Message from Co-chairs, March 2020
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Business Immigration: Work permit for Foreign Talents to/from Asia and the USA/Canada: Association of Corporate Counsel/Primerus held on March 12th, 2020 (Webinar)
Caroline Berube, Managing Partner and Katina Hunter-Sutcliffe, Senior Associate, were speaker on the quick hit program of the Association of Corporate Counsel International Legal Affairs Network (ACC ILAN), sponsored by The International Society of Primerus Law Firms, which was held via a webinar on March 12th, 2020. Joined by Mr. Felix Tin (Consultant at ONC Lawyers), Ms. Katina Hunter Sutcliffe (Senior Associate at HJM Asia Law & Co), Ms. Yee Mei Chow (Associate at Carroll & O’Dea Lawyers), Caroline and fellow presenters shared important issues regarding hiring foreign talents in Singapore, China, Hong Kong, US/Canada, and Australia, respectively. Katina covered work permits options for Asian talent going to the USA and Canada for training at the headquarter of their employers and Caroline covered work permits required when sending foreign talent to China and Singapore. Special thanks to Kelsey Amick from Primerus for coordinating the presentations.
Happy International Women’s Day ♀
Caroline Berube, Managing Partner of HJM Asia Law, a female entrepreneur, commemorates all women and is proud of today’s achievements brought by fellow female comrades in the legal industry and corporate world. HJM Asia Law and Young E3 (www.younge3.com) are always supportive of women’s involvement and empowerment. Let us celebrate wives, mothers, daughters, all over the world today!
Lexology Getting The Deal Through – Practice Guide for China M&A – Employment & Labour Chapter
Caroline Berube, Managing Partner of HJM Asia Law, wrote with her colleague Ralf Ho the practical guide chapter on employment issues in mergers and acquisitions transactions in China. The publication was a collaboration between Lexology Getting The Deal Through (GTDT), David Willard (Founder & Managing Partner, 52 Capital Partners) and other firms in China. Special thanks to Gracie Ford (Senior Content Coordinator of Law Business Research Limited) for her patience and diligence all the way to the printing press! Published in January 2020, an online copy of this handbook is available at https://www.lexology.com/gtdt/guides/china-m-and-a/
CANS CNY Reunion Dinner 2020, on February 4th, 2020 in Singapore
Caroline Berube, Managing Partner of HJM Asia Law, reconnected with fellow McGillians in conjunction with the Chinese New Year of the Rat 2020. She was happy that HJM sponsored a HJM table at the McGill Reunion Dinner proudly presented by the Canadian Alumni Network Singapore (CAN.SG). Set at the majestic Tanglin Club, Caroline had so much fun tossing the “Yu Sheng” ushering the new year with good luck, health and wealth for all!
CANsg Christmas Party Soirée 2, on December 13th, 2019 in Singapore
“Christmas Party In The Sky, Soirée 2” was the theme of the Christmas party hosted by the Canadian Alumni Network Singapore held at the Marina Bay Sands Club 55. Caroline Berube, Managing Partner of HJM Asia Law, is happy that HJM was one of the sponsors to this exclusive party 55 levels above the iconic Marina Bay Sands! It was also the first joint event with the Australian Alumni Singapore and Gentlewomen’s Club Singapore. Bravo to comrade Michael Chan (President of CANsg and McGill alumni) for a successful party marking a fantastic end to the year 2019.
CanCham Christmas Networking Party, on December 11th, 2019 in Singapore
Caroline Berube, Managing Partner of HJM Asia Law, was proud that HJM was the main event sponsor of the Christmas Party organised by the Canadian Chamber of Commerce Singapore! It was a wonderful evening with fellow CanCham members entertained with live performances by the Canadian International School Band, “Support the Good Cause”, back by popular demand! Special thanks to Chelsea Guy, Executive Director of CanCham, who dressed in holiday glam. HJM Singapore team enjoyed the event and it was such a great way to kickstart Christmas celebrations!
Asia/Africa: South Africa Trade Mission: Business Sharing Session on November 26th, 2019 in Singapore
Caroline Berube, Managing Partner of HJM Asia Law, gave a business briefing about company set up, intellectual property, contract terms and key aspects of employment law to 18 participating South African companies on the trade mission hosted by the South Africa High Commission, Singapore. The trade mission was held on November 26th/27th, 2019 at the Carlton Hotel Singapore to promote South Africa as one of the most sophisticated, diverse and promising trade and investment destinations for Singaporean companies. Special thanks to Sean Pike (Counsellor: Political, High Commission of the Republic of South Africa) and Gavin Storrier (President of South African Chamber of Commerce Singapore) for inviting our firm to give this seminar.
Teaching “Tech Law/Intellectual Property in Asia” to LL.M. students in the Internet Technology Program, Bocconi University, on December 2nd and 3rd, 2019 in Italy
Caroline Berube, Managing Partner of HJM Asia Law, had the honour to share real-life practical cases on Asia tech law and Intellectual Property with Bocconi’s specialized masters program students. The course prepares young lawyers to tackle the intricate and ever-changing environment where the law and the digital world meet. To Caroline, it is a delight to see so much interests shown by the students! Caroline thanks Laurent Manderieux (Director of the LL.M. program, Professor of Intellectual Property Law, Law Department at Bocconi University) to have invited her this year again to teach at Bocconi University. Click here for more information about the course: https://www.unibocconi.eu/wps/wcm/connect/d80e74ae-daff-43c4-8ad1-2af29029aefd/Brochure+LLM+ITL+2021.pdf?MOD=AJPERES&CVID=n0qHPML
Teaching “Intellectual Property in Asia” to LL.M. students in International Business Law, Sorbonne-Assas International Law School, on November 25th and 26th, 2019 in Singapore
Caroline Berube, Managing Partner of HJM Asia Law, taught young aspiring lawyers and professionals at Sorbonne-Assas last November. She spent two consecutive days teaching on “Intellectual Property (IP) in Asia” with practical case studies. The IP module was part of a series of lectures including those of Prof. Jean-Christophe Galloux (Professor at Université Paris II Panthéon-Assas, and President of IP Research Institute of Paris) and Sharmini Lohadhasan (Counsel and Trade Marks Advisor at BP Singapore). Hosted at the Singapore INSEAD Asia Campus, the LLM is offered by Sorbonne-Assas International Law School in partnership with Université Paris II Panthéon-Assas. Caroline introduced best practices of the industry to prepare professionals applying their IP knowledge into real-life business experiences. Special mention to Buci Chan (Regional Development Manager at Sorbonne-Assas International Law School), fellow faculty members and visiting lecturers at Sorbonne-Assas. It is certainly fulfilling to see our next generation learn in this fast-paced technological era. If you are interested to know more, please click here (https://www.sorbonne-assas-ils.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/LLM-SAILS-2019_2020.pdf).
Scotiabank Panel Discussion held on November 21st, 2019 (Singapore): Gaining Ground ~ Real Insights from Real Leaders
Caroline Berube, Managing Partner of HJM Asia Law was speaking on the panel titled “Gaining Ground – Real Insights from Real Leaders” at the Scotiabank’s Diversity & Inclusion Gender committee event held in Singapore on November 21st, 2019. The event was graced by the presence of Her Excellency, Nancy Lynn McDonald (Canada’s High Commissioner to Singapore). The panel was moderated by Mr. Craig Marran (Managing Director, Head of Originations, Scotiabank). Together with a panel of inspiring female leaders, Caroline, Mrs. McDonald, Mrs. Lalitha Biddulph (Head of Global Technology Infrastructure at J.P. Morgan) and Mrs. Vandna Dawar Ramchandani (Regional Head of Talent Acquisition, Corporate Philanthropy and Engagement at Bloomberg), shared their experience on today’s business environment and industry trends and discussed how to promote gender balance in the workplace.
Belgian Economic Mission to China – Official Signing Ceremony held on November 18th, 2019 in Beijing
Caroline Berube, Managing Partner of HJM Asia Law was invited to an MoU signing ceremony during the Belgian Economic Mission to the People’s Republic of China, presided by Her Royal Highness Princess Astrid of Belgium, Representative of His Majesty the King, held in Beijing on November 18th, 2019. The MoU was between the European Data Protection Office of Belgium, represented by Ms. Jane Murphy, founder and chair of the board and HJM Asia Law with the objective to raise awareness about GDPR in Asia and to explore opportunities to develop and support activities and services related to the application of GDPR to Asian companies. With a delegate of more than 600 participants, it was truly a very special event. If you are interested to learn more, you may click on this link courtesy of the Kingdom of Belgium.
Seminar on “Intellectual Property: Legal concepts and best practices for aerospace companies doing business in Canada and Asia” held on November 14th, 2019 in Montréal, Canada
Caroline Berube, Managing Partner of HJM Asia Law had the privilege to present on the topic of “Intellectual Property: Legal concepts and best practices for aerospace companies doing business in Canada and Asia” at the IP Seminar jointly organised by Aéro Montréal and Export Québec. Caroline had the pleasure to be joined by Xavier Genest, Intellectual Property Advisor of the Canadian Intellectual Property Office (CIPO), who gave a presentation from a Canadian perspective. Caroline and Xavier spoke about trademarks, patents, trade secrets, industrial designs and copyright, and explained how the protection of products by IP rights can give an advantage over competitors with case studies.
“Export Leader” prize-giving award ceremony at the gala of the World Summit of Women in the Manufacturing Industry (“4.0 au féminin”) on November 14th, 2019 in Montréal, Canada
Caroline Berube, Managing Partner of HJM Asia Law, was invited to present the prize “Export Leader”! Mélissa Harvey from Zorah Biocosmétiques, Amel Bouazza from Kanzy Mediapharm and Anais Jane Tsang from Maison Marie Saint Pierre, represented three amazing Canadian companies exporting all over the world and short listed for the award “Export Leader” at the “4.0 au féminin” World Summit of Women in the Manufacturing Industry organised by Saadia Lahekal in November in Montréal! Caroline, an entrepreneur herself and having grown up in Québec and heard about Marie Saint Pierre as a fashion designer by many amazing women for 30 years truly enjoyed giving the prize “Export Leader” to Maison Marie Saint Pierre, represented by Anais Jane Tsang.
“Exports” at the “4.0 au féminin” (or Women in Industry 4.0) at the World Summit of Women in the Manufacturing Industry on November 14th, 2019 in Montréal, Québec
Caroline Berube, Managing Partner of HJM Asia Law, was a speaker during the World Summit of Women in the Manufacturing Industry. Caroline was one of the speakers during the panel titled “Exports” with Daphnée Tousignant Maurice (International Services and Factoring Development Director at Desjardins), Marie-France Houde (Regional Director of Montérégie and Estrie at Export Development Canada (EDC)) and Diane Diotte (Coordinator of the Office of Development of Businesses in Growth (BDEC) at the Network of Businesswomen of Quebec (RFAQ). Anne-Solene Rioult (President of Les Facilitatrices) moderated the panel about the practical business, finance and legal aspects of exports.
World Summit “4.0 au féminin” in Montreal, November 2019
Caroline Berube, Managing Partner of HJM Asia Law reflects on the last two months of 2019 before officially starting 2020….and can’t wait to continue similar engagements in the new decade. HJM had the pleasure to be one of the sponsors of “4.0 au féminin” held in Montreal from November 14th to November 16th, 2019, a World Summit of Women in the Manufacturing Industry! All in line with HJM and Caroline’s personal values to encourage female leaders and female entrepreneurs in the manufacturing industry – we know it is not always easy!! Also the reason we set up www.younge3.com – a fund to encourage, amongst others, young female entrepreneurs.
This amazing world summit was organised by Saadia Lahekal… a woman passionate in helping manufacturing companies in North America, Europe and Africa to be more global. Congrats Saadia!
Les Affaires, November 9th, 2019: “The will to make her mark abroad”
Caroline Berube, Managing Partner of HJM Asia Law is in the headlines of Les Affaires, a business newspaper from Montreal, Canada. The article titled “The will to make her mark abroad” was published in Les Affaires on November 9th, 2019 and Caroline was one of the 10 French Canadian having founded/managing companies outside of Canada. Caroline, a McGill law graduate, shared about her motivation to find a niche when moving to Asia in 1998, which propelled her to establish a law firm in China and then in Singapore in 2005 after working for 6 years in Asia for UK and Chinese firms meeting the demands for legal services in the Asian region and focusing on European speaking French. Besides having offices in Guangzhou, Shanghai and Singapore, Caroline’s team has set up an Asia/Africa desk assisting Chinese companies doing business on the African continent.
ACC Annual Meeting 2019: “International Licensing Agreements: A Deep Dive”
Caroline Berube, Managing Partner of HJM Asia Law was speaking on the panel titled “International Licensing Agreements: A Deep Dive” at the Association of Corporate Counsel (ACC) Annual Meeting held in Phoenix, Arizona, USA from October 27th to October 30th, 2019. This is the place where in-house counsels connect and elevate their expertise with the latest on current legal issues, as well as benefit from trailblazing education and CLE/CPD credits.
As companies’ operations have become more global and business partners are located overseas, it is critical to understand the differences between the applicable US law and the law of the jurisdiction in which the business counterpart is located. The panel session focused on licensing agreements involving parties in the United States, the European Union, and Asia, and covered business culture and negotiation styles, differences in types of intellectual property rights, license grant provisions, tax considerations, government approvals/registration requirements, antitrust issues, and dispute resolution. Click here for a complete 2019 ACC program schedule and conference information.
Aero Montreal, “Asia Day: enjoy a growing market – lessons learnt, new business opportunities”, Montreal, October 18th, 2019
Caroline Berube, Managing Partner of HJM Asia Law, was one of the speakers with Carl Gravel on the panel titled “Best business models in Asia: Experts on Legal and Financing Strategy” organized by Aero Montreal together with Quebec Government about doing business in Asia, especially in China. Details of the full program can be viewed (in French):
International Bar Association, China Working Group, “a note from the Co-Chairs”, September 2019
Caroline Berube, Managing Partner of HJM Asia Law and Co-Chair of the International Bar Association China Working Group (“CWG”), together with the Co-Chair David Liu from JunHe, prepared a special welcome note for the CWG newsletter for the 2019 Seoul Annual Conference covering different topics such as “Strategies for foreign CTAs to enter China”, “Opportunities for the legal industry in China’s Greater Bay Area” and “China sets up international commercial courts to promote the Belt and Road initiative”.
https://www.ibanet.org/Article/NewDetail.aspx?ArticleUid=748D1D11-D861-48BF-BD52-D63931A00482
HJM Asia Law Women Luncheon fall 2019, Singapore, October 2nd, 2019
HJM Asia Law proudly pursued the women lunch tradition and hosted its women’s fall edition lunch on October 2nd, 2019. We invited a group of more than thirty (30) women with various backgrounds and expertise to this event celebrating women leadership and business successes. This was another great network opportunity and forum to share each other’s accomplishments and achievements. We featured two female entrepreneur success: founder Virginia Brumby of Survival Chic (www.survivalchic.com) and products created by Lyn Marsteller, founder of Purse Perfector (www.purseperfector.com). HJM’s team is already planning the 2020 edition!
HJM Asia Law & Co LLC was one of the sponsors of the China Working Group Cocktail Reception held in Seoul on September 25th, 2019 during the IBA Annual Conference.
International Bar Association, Annual Conference, Seoul September 22nd, to 27th, 2019
Caroline Berube, Managing Partner of HJM Asia Law and Asia Pacific Regional Forum Liaison Officer co-chaired with David Liu from JunHe the session titled “Belt and Road: opportunities, challenges and trends” having a great panel including Eric Jiang from Jurisino Law Group (China), Rusmaini Lenggogeni from Soewito Suhardiman Eddymurthy Kardono (Indonesia), Kurmangazy Talzhanov from Integrites (Kazakhstan) and Enrico Toti from NCTM Studio Legale (Italy). The session was presented by the Asia Pacific Regional Forum of the International Bar Association. Details of the full program can be viewed:
https://www.int-bar.org/Conferences/conf840/binary/Seoul-2019-final-programme.pdf
International Bar Association, Annual Conference, Seoul September 22nd, to 27th, 2019
Caroline Berube, Managing Partner of HJM Asia Law and Co-Chair of the China Working Group with David Liu from JunHe, will moderate a session titled “Belt and Road: opportunities, challenges and trends” presented by the Asia Pacific Regional Forum on Wednesday, September 25th, 2019 at 4.15pm. Details of the full program can be viewed:
https://www.int-bar.org/Conferences/conf840/binary/Seoul-2019-final-programme.pdf
International Bar Association, Annual Conference, Seoul, September 22nd to September 27th, 2019
Caroline Berube, Managing Partner of HJM Asia Law attended her first meeting in Seoul as Legal Practice Division (LPD) Council Member. Caroline Berube was elected as LPD, Division Council for the period from January 1st 2019 to December 31st, 2022. The role of LPD Council Member is to encourage and support committee activities and enhance legal practice development, and to help provide guidance to the committee officers regarding the policies of the Legal Practice Division. You can find more information about the IBA in the following link:
HJM Newsletter – Discover Directors Liabilities in Other Countries – China & Singapore.
Canadian Alumni in Indonesia, Canada Immigration Seminar, Jakarta, September 7th, 2019
Caroline Berube, Managing Partner of HJM Asia Law, and Katina Hunter-Sutcliffe, Senior Associate (Business Mobility & Immigration) of HJM Asia Law, spoke on “Immigration to Canada” hosted by the Canadian Alumni in Indonesia (“Calindo”).
McGill Singapore Alumni Networking Happy Hour, Singapore, September 5th, 2019
Caroline Berube, Managing Partner of HJM Asia Law and President of the Singapore McGill Alumni, attended the McGill Singapore Alumni Networking Happy Hour event, sponsored by Drunken Farmer on September 5th, 2019. The event brought McGill Canadian Alumni based in Singapore and on business trips in Singapore together. It was a good occasion to exchange impressions and experiences with the different attendees from different industries. The next networking event will be on Thursday, October 10th, 2019.
Canada Immigration Seminar, Jakarta, September 7th, 2019
Caroline Berube, Managing Partner of HJM Asia Law, and Katina Hunter-Sutcliffe, Senior Associate in Business Mobility & Immigration of HJM Asia Law, will be speakers at the “Canada Immigration Seminar” hosted by the Canadian Alumni in Indonesia (“Calindo”) tomorrow. Details of the program and registration can be viewed:
https://calindo.eventsmart.com/events/canada-immigration-seminar/
McGill Singapore Alumni Networking Happy Hour, Singapore, August 16th, 2019
Caroline Berube, Managing Partner of HJM Asia Law and former alumna, attended the first McGill Singapore Alumni Networking Happy Hour event after the summer break, sponsored Drunken Farmer. The event was a huge success and brought former McGIll Canadian Alumni based in Singapore and was a good occasion to exchange impressions and experiences with the different attendees.
2019 Primerus Northeast Regional Meeting, Diversity/Inclusion Panel Presentation, New York, June 11th, 2019
Caroline Berube, Managing Partner of HJM Asia Law, participated as a panellist together with Amber Vincent from Alyn-Weiss & Associates, Ruth Ferguson, Chief Human Resources Officer at the Related Companies, Sara Lacombe, Leadership & Career Transition Coach, and Ripa Rashid, Managing Director, Inclusion Matters, Diversity Best Practices at Working Mother at a session on “Diversity/Inclusion”, moderated by Scott Grubin from Barton. They discussed about diversity and inclusion meaning in the legal profession and about recruiting and retention of diverse candidates/employees’ strategies. You can find more information about the event on the following link:
https://www.primerus.com/2019-primerus-northeast-regional-meeting.htm
House of Rose Professional, 2019 World Edition of Break the ceiling touch the sky – The Success and Leadership Summit for Women”, Singapore, September 2nd, 2019
Caroline Berube, Managing Partner of HJM Asia Law and Secretary of the Canadian Chamber of Commerce in Singapore (“CanCham”), had the privilege to represent CanCham, together with Marlene Han, member of the executive committee of the Cancham and Chelsea Guy, executive director of the Cancham, at the “2019 World Edition of Break the ceiling touch the sky – The Success and Leadership Summit for Women” organized by House of Rose Professional. The event is one of the world’s most admired “women in leadership” forums. Break the ceiling touch the sky has evolved since 2015 as a key accelerator of global gender diversity in the workplace, enabling women leaders (and male champions for diversity) to learn, network and achieve via the sharing of best practices on success, diversity and leadership. You can find more information:
https://houseofroseprofessional.com/btctts-world-tour-2019/singapore/
The Intricacies of Doing Business in China, McGill Asia Office, June 24th, 2019
McGill University Asia Office has launched a new series of profiling stories of their alumni in or from Asia as part of McGill’s Bicentennial celebrations. Caroline Berube, Managing Partner of HJM Asia Law and former alumna, was published due to her new book “Doing Business in China”. You can find more information on the following link: https://mcgillasiaoffice.wordpress.com/2019/06/24/the-intricacies-of-doing-business-in-china/
Association of Corporate Counsel (“ACC”) “APAC: Cross Border Contracts and Potential Pitfalls for Companies” webinar sponsored by Primerus, August 8th, 2019
Caroline Berube, Managing Partner of HJM Asia Law, was moderating and one of three panellists during a webinar on “APAC: Cross Border Contracts and Potential Pitfalls for Companies” organized by the Association of Corporate Counsel in the USA and sponsored by Primerus. Ako Williams from Ushio America, Jade Tyrrell from Carroll & O’Dea Lawyers and Caroline Berube focussed on the Chinese and Japanese legal systems and cultures and Modern Slavery Law introduced in Australia and its impact on cross border transactions You can find more information about the webinar: https://www.acc.com/education-events/2019/apac-cross-border-contracts-and-potential-pitfalls-companies
Barton, Business in 2019 is Global and the Only Constant is Change – The Legal & Regulatory Landscape of Transactions Across Border, New York, June 10th, 2019
Caroline Berube, Managing Partner of HJM Asia law, participated as a panellist together with James Guadiana and William Newman from Barton, Waqas Shahid from Ankura Consulting and Terence Steward from Stewart & Stewart on the session “Business in 2019 is Global and the Only Constant is Change – The Legal & Regulatory Landscape of Transactions Across Border”, moderated by Kenneth Rashbaum, Partner at Barton. The speakers discussed about practical drafting and negotiation tips and risk management considerations including local laws, treaties, trade agreements, tax concerns, US oversight of foreign investment, privacy and cybersecurity concerns and anti-corruption laws. You can find more information about the event on the following link:
The International Trade Association of Greater Chicago – « IP Protection in China: How to Keep It from Being An Oxymoron », Chicago, June 5th, 2019
Caroline Berube, managing partner of HJM Asia Law & Co, was a speaker on « IP Protection in China: How to Keep It from Being An Oxymoron » organized by The International Trade Association of Greater Chicago, Caroline spoke about the myths and realities of IP protection in China and provided practical business examples and strategies to members of the ITAGC. You can find more information
Nashville (Tennessee): a busy growing business city!
Caroline Berube, managing partner of HJM Asia Law & Co, was on a very dynamic panel on June 7th, 2019 organised by the Global Chamber of Commerce, International Commerce on Strategic Navigation of Law, Culture & Ethics to Benefit Tennessee Businesses. Together with Tate Parker, Sales Vice President, Southern Region, Coface North America, Jack Shelton, Spicer Rudstrom, Amos Smith, Executive Director, Nashville Global Chamber, Brian Church, Founder, Experience Global and President, Journey Advisory Group, Terry Stewart, Stewart & Stewart, Jay Harvill, Senior Vice President, Lipscomb & Pitts Insurance, LLC, and moderated by Marc Dedman, Partner of Spicer Rudstrom, we discussed international contracts, risk mitigation provisions for cross border contracts, responding to the impact on commerce arising due to disparate local, national, and supranational laws, treaties and Conventions and cultures. Marc Dedman and Terry Stewart are also Primerus members (www.primerus.com). You can find more information about the event on the following link:
American Conference Institute: Forum on Anti-Corruption compliance, “The US-China Trade War’s and Your Business in SE Asia: Industry Decision-Makers Discuss High Stakes Cyber and Anti-Trust Challenges”, Washington DC, July 24th and 25th, 2019
Caroline Berube, Managing Partner of HJM Asia law, was on a panel with Richard C. Smith, Partner of Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan LLP, and Corey L. Norton, Group Counsel for Responsible Sourcing at Thai Union Group PCL, speaking about “The US-China Trade War’s and Your Business in SE Asia: Industry Decision-Makers Discuss High Stakes Cyber and Anti-Trust Challenges”, organized by the American Conference Institute on Anti-Corruption Compliance in High Risk Markets. Caroline, Richard and Corey spoke about the US-China War and the corruption risks in Malaysia, Indonesia, Singapore and Vietnam. You can find more information on the following link: https://www.americanconference.com/anti-corruption-compliance-for-high-risk-markets/agenda/the-us-china-trade-wars-and-your-business-in-se-asia-industry-decision-makers-discuss-high-stakes-cyber-and-anti-trust-challenges/
Association of Corporate Counsel (“ACC”) “APAC: Hot Topics and Legal Challenges that Global Companies are Facing Today” webinar sponsored by Primerus, July 10th, 2019
Caroline Berube, Managing Partner of HJM Asia Law, was one of three panellists during the webinar on “APAC: Hot Topics and Legal Challenges that Global Companies are Facing Today” organized by the Association of Corporate Counsel in the USA and sponsored by Primerus. Gayle Gorvett, Charles Wilkinson and Caroline Berube focussed on the challenges of dispute resolutions, assessing a business partner, intellectual property and anti-bribery in Asia. You can find more information about the webinar:
Sorbonne-Assas International Law School – 2019 Summer Course, July 9th to July 11th, 2019
Caroline Berube, Managing Partner of HJM Asia Law, had the privilege to teach for the 5th time Corporate Structures in Asia during the 2019 Executive Summer Course at the Sorbonne Assas International Law School, Singapore Campus. The course had three very interactive sessions on “Corporate Structures in Asia” discussing company formation in various countries in Asia an M&A, using case studies and options available to overseas investors investing in the Asia Pacific region. Details of the program can be viewed at https://www.sorbonne-assas-ils.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/Brochure-Summer_Course-2019.pdf
The International Trade Association of Greater Chicago, IP Protection in China: How to keep it from being an oxymoron, Chicago, June 5th, 2019
Caroline Berube, Managing Partner of HJM Asia Law, was a speaker at the luncheon program “IP Protection in China: How to keep it from being an oxymoron” organized by The International Trade Association of Greater Chicago, about IP protection for U.S. companies. She talked about the myths and realities of IP protection in China and provided practical business examples and strategies to protect brands, domain names, patents, and copyrights in China. You can find more information about the event on the following link:
http://calendar.itagc.org/docs/ITAGC_Calendar_11150.pdf
Canada China Business Council, Navigating Intellectual Property in China, Montreal, May 21st, 2019
Caroline Berube, Managing Partner of HJM Asia Law, together with Jean-François Lépine, Director of Quebec Representation in China, participated as a panellist on the session “Navigating Intellectual Property in China” they explained, the different aspects of IP in China, restrictions, rights and pitfalls to avoid when dealing with trademarks, patents, copyrights in China from a corporate perspective. You can find more information about the event on the following link:
Association of Corporate Counsel (“ACC”) “Employment – Hiring and Transferring of Employee” webinar sponsored by Primerus, May 9th, 2019
Caroline Berube, Managing Partner of HJM Asia Law, was the speaker on the “Employment – Hiring and Transferring of Employee, a China perspective” webinar organized by the ACC and sponsored by Primerus. Caroline focussed on China compliance from a HR perspective. Participants learned about legal issues employers needs to be aware when hiring Chinese or foreigners in China. You can find more information about the webinar:
https://acc.inreachce.com/Details/Information/0ca41480-2805-42f4-a864-3ec86ab7ffe4
Inter-Pacific Bar Association (“IPBA”) Annual Meeting and Conference in Singapore, April 25th to 27th, 2019
Caroline Berube, Managing Partner of HJM Asia Law and Secretary General of IPBA, had a wonderful conference having the Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong as key note speaker at the Plenary Session and the Chief Justice of Singapore Sundaresh Menon also gave a speech at the Gala Dinner and Caroline was lucky enough to sit at the same table!
Caroline, appointed as Secretary General of the IPBA from April 2017 to April 2019, handed over the role of Secretary General to Michael Burian on April 27th at the IPBA AGM. You can find more information about the conference and organisation on the following link: https://ipba2019.org/
Terry Fox Run, Singapore March 31st, 2019
HJM Asia Law Singapore office was pleased to support the Terry Fox Run on March 31st in Singapore. Each year, many people in Singapore honor Terry’s legacy by supporting his noble cause of raising funds for cancer research by joining the Terry Fox Run Singapore – an inclusive fun run event that brings all supporters of this cause together to raise funds for cancer research conducted in Singapore. HJM team in Singapore participated in the annual Terry Fox Run. It is an annual tradition for HJM’s staff to participate in the run. You can find more information about Terry Fox Singapore https://www.terryfoxrunsg.com/
1. Association of Corporate Counsel (“ACC”) “APAC: Developing A Cross Border Compliance Program” webinar sponsored by Primerus, April 10th, 2019
Caroline Berube, Managing Partner of HJM Asia Law, was one of the five speakers, together with Charles Wilkinson, Chief Counsel, International Trade, at Ashland LLC and Jennifer Smith from Stewart and Stewart, on the “APAC: Developing A Cross Border Compliance Program” webinar organized by the ACC and sponsored by Primerus. Caroline focussed on China compliance from a HR/IP and contract perspective. Participants learned about the trends on the key elements and best practices for developing and implementing an effective compliance program for companies. Regulatory and compliance considerations were discussed, as well as customs, economic sanctions, export controls, anti-boycott/blocking provisions, anti-bribery and AML. You can find more information about the webinar and the speakers:
https://acc.inreachce.com/Details/Information/99c07a2a-fc69-497c-901f-dcc95c675d85
Caroline Berube, Canadian based in Asia, author of the book “Doing Business in China” and Managing Partner of HJM Asia Law was pleased to support Commonwealth Day 2019. The event was held at the historical colonial Eden Hall, British High Commissioner’s Residence in Singapore. Other major supporters included Prudential UK and Dyson. The evening was well attended by over 300 guests and officials from Singapore and other Commonwealth countries in Africa, Asia, the Caribbean and Americas, the Pacific and Europe.
HJM Asia Law Women Luncheon 2019, Singapore, March 22nd, 2019
“International Women’s Day is celebrated on March 8th every year. … After women gained suffrage in Soviet Russia in 1917, March 8th became a national holiday there. The day was then predominantly celebrated by the socialist movement and communist countries until it was adopted in 1975 by the United Nations!” HJM Asia Law proudly pursued the tradition and hosted its annual women’s lunch on March 22nd, 2019. This year, HJM invited a group of more than 35 professional women coming from 25 different countries and with various backgrounds and expertise. We celebrated women leadership and business successes of this amazing group! This was another great network opportunity and forum to share each other’s accomplishments and achievements. 
Legal Environment for doing Business in China, Executive Program 2019, Sorbonne-Assas International Law School, March 2019
Caroline Berube, Managing Partner of HJM Asia Law, is teaching a 10 hour “Legal Environment for Doing Business in Asia” class at the Sorbonne ASSAS Law School, Asia Campus for Executive. Caroline has over 20 years of experience working in China and is well versed in ways of doing business China. She is covering topics such as the new legal framework in China, contracts, corporate structures, employment law and IP in China.
Annual Canada Night at the Races 2019 in Singapore, February 22nd, 2019
Caroline Berube, Managing Partner of HJM Asia Law, hosted 20 guests at the annual Canada Night at the Races at the end of February 2019. HJM Asia Law had its own HJM Asia Cup! Canada Night at the Races is an event organised by the Canadian Chamber of Commerce in Singapore and held at the Singapore Turf Club annually. Canada Night at the Races is one of the biggest Canadian events in Singapore and once again, it was a huge success with about 250 Canadian, local and expat attendees.
Canadian Alumni Singapore, #Plastikophobia: Driving Environment & Social Impact Conversations to Action, Singapore, March 9th, 2019
HJM Asia Law is proud to be one of the supporting partners of the #Plastikophobia: Driving Environment & Social Impact Conversations to Action”, featuring Benjamin Von Wong, a McGill graduate, is an event organized by the Canadian Alumni Singapore. Benjamin Von Wong has been making waves around the world with his epic photography, hyper-realistic art style and innovative concepts, specifically designed to go viral and drive conversations. Ben will be launching #PLASTIKOPHOBIA, his first exhibition in Singapore to mark World Wildlife Day, and raise awareness of the scale and severity of the problem of plastics in our oceans, and inspire visitors to take action to combat this threat to our planet. You can find more information about the event on the following link: https://www.canalumsg.com/events-1/plastikophobia-driving-environment-social-impact-conversations-to-action
Canadian Alumni Singapore, Chinese New Year Reunion Dinner, Singapore, February 11th, 2019
Caroline Berube, Managing Partner of HJM Asia Law, and author of the book “Doing Business in China” has agreed to be one of the main sponsors of the Chinese New Year Reunion Dinner, organized by the Canadian Alumni Singapore. The Canadian Alumni Singapore (CA-S) was formed by a volunteer group of Colombo Plan scholars in 1979. It is managed by an elected Executive Committee with guidance from a Board of Advisors. The High Commissioner of Canada to Singapore was invited to serve as Vice-Chair in the founding Board of Advisors, a tradition which continues today.
Bocconi University – LL.M. in Law of Internet Technology: “Intellectual Property in Asia”, Milan, October 4th, 2018
Teaching “Intellectual Property in Asia” at Bocconi University in Milan was a great experience for our Managing Partner, Caroline Berube, who presented an intensive one day session on the nuances of IP issues in Asia to enthusiastic LL.M. Technology & Law students.
Reception with the Prime Minister of Canada in Singapore, November 13th, 2018
Caroline Berube, Managing Partner of HJM Asia Law, was privileged to attend a reception hosted by Her Excellency Lynn McDonald, High Commissioner of Canada in Singapore, at her official residence, on the occasion of the visit to Singapore by The Right Honourable Justin Trudeau, Prime Minister of Canada. Caroline is seen here presenting the Prime Minister with a copy of her new book “Guide pratique pour faire des affaires en Chine” (published by Lexis Nexis in English too and titled “Doing Business in China”).
Interview with Eckart Brodermann by Marc O. Dedman and Caroline Berube, Paradigm, International Society of Primerus Law Firms, Fall 2018
Caroline Berube, Managing Partner of HJM Asia Law, and Marc O. Dedman, Partner of Spicer Rudstrom, had the opportunity to interview Eckart Brodermann about his new published article “UNIDROIT Principles of International Commercial Contracts, An Article-by-Article Commentary”, Wolters Kluwer, 2018. Please click the following link to read about the interview
Young Global Leaders collaborate on world energy challenges
New energy challenges? Caroline Berube attended the Young Global Leaders at Princeton University and was one of the 30 participants together with Sofana Dahlan, another YGL from Saudi Arabia. Please click the link to read about Sofana’s proposal using a traditional solution from her home in Saudi Arabia
https://www.princeton.edu/news/2018/08/02/young-global-leaders-collaborate-world-energy-challenges
Africa Singapore Business Forum 2018, August 28th and August 29th, 2018
Caroline Berube, Managing Partner of HJM Asia Law, attended Africa Singapore Business Forum 2018, organized by Enterprise Singapore. The Africa Singapore Business Forum (ASBF) is the premier platform for business exchange and fostering trade between Africa and Asia. The forum exposed the critical issues and identify opportunities in key sectors, including real estate, manufacturing, digital technology, oil and gas, and financing. There were more than 500 business leaders from Africa and Singapore. More details about the program: https://gems.gevme.com/africa-singapore-business-forum-asbf-2018
Singapore Italian Chamber of Commerce
Caroline Berube was appointed as Legal Counsel of the Italian Singapore Chamber of Commerce on March 27th, 2018.
Tax litigation in China: overview
Caroline Berube and her colleague Ralf Ho contributed to the book “Tax Litigation” published by Thomson Reuters earlier in May 2018 and wrote the China chapter. HJM Asia Law is proud to be part of this international publication. You can view HJM’s China chapter here in the following link:
13th annual Canada Night at the Races 2018 in Singapore, February 9th, 2018
Caroline Berube, Managing Partner of HJM Asia Law and Kelly Vouvoussiras, Partner, had 18 guests at the 13th annual Canada Night at the Races. HJM Asia Law had their own HJM Asia Cup! Canada Night at the Races, hosted by the Canadian Chamber of Commerce in Singapore, was held at the Singapore Turf Club. HJM Asia law has been having its own Cup for the last few years. Canada Night at the Races is one of the biggest Canadian events in Singapore each year and once again, it was a huge success with many Canadian, local and expat attendees.
World Bank Group Serie – Doing Business 2018: Reforming to Create Jobs
Covering Singapore Employment aspect in the report Doing Business 2018: Reforming to Create Jobs by the World Bank Group, Caroline Berube, Managing Partner of HJM Asia Law with offices in China and Singapore, and her team enjoyed contributing to the 15th edition of the annual series of reports. Topics like objective measures of business regulations and their enforcement was touched upon. You can view the complete report here : http://documents.worldbank.org/curated/en/369211510210651290/pdf/121064-WP-PUBLIC-DB18-SGP.pdf
Canadian Alumni Singapore Chinese New Year Dinner 2018, Singapore, January 31st, 2018
Caroline Berube, Managing Partner and Kelly Vouvoussiras, Partner of HJM Asia Law, hosted a McGill Alumni Table at the Canadian Alumni Singapore (CAS) Chinese New Year dinner held at The Glass House at the Fort Canning Hotel. The event was a huge success and brought Canadian Alumni and clients based in Singapore to celebrate the start of the Year of the Dog!
American Bar Association, Employment Law World Tour: Employment Law in China, webinar, November 15th, 2017
Caroline Bérubé was a speaker with Richard Fincher and Lesli Ligorner on the “Employment Law World Tour: Employment Law in China” webinar organized by the ABA. Participants learnt about the general principles of employment law and labour dispute resolutions in China. Speakers’ information can be found here:
https://shop.americanbar.org/ebus/ABAEventsCalendar/EventDetails.aspx?productId=287400236
One Belt, One Road: What is happening – Inter-Pacific Bar Association (“IPBA”) Regional Conference, London, November 13th, 2017.
The IPBA held a full day conference in London after its mid-year council meeting in London at CMS London office. Caroline Bérubé, the managing partner of HJM Asia Law and also Secretary General of the IPBA, participated as speaker on the panel called “Opportunities ahead? Anticipating challenges for infrastructure projects on the Belt and Road Initiative”. You can view more information on the conference here:
https://ipba.org/media/fck/files/2017/IPBA%20Mid-Year%20Regional%20Conference%202017%20REV.pdf
Singapore-China Trade & Investment Forum, Singapore, 11th to 13th November, 2017
Michelle Ye, the compliance associate of HJM Asia Law, attended the “Singapore-China Trade & Investment Forum” organized by the Singapore Business Federation and China Council for the Promotion of International Trade (CCPIT) in Singapore. Spearheaded by the Singapore Business Federation (SBF), the Belt and Road Initiative (“BRI”) Connect Platform consisted of a series of business matching and networking events. Michelle represented HJM amongst approximately 80 top business leaders from various industries across China, including logistics & transportation, finance, ICT, hospitality and tourism.
International Bar Association, Asia Pacific Mergers and Acquisitions Conference, Hong Kong, 2nd to 3rd November, 2017
Caroline Bérubé, the managing partner of HJM Asia Law and Co-Chair of the IBA Asia Pacific Regional Forum, moderated the session, “Key lessons in post-merger integration”, where panellists including General Counsel and private practice lawyers with a wealth of experience in Asia shared their transactional experience and advice on post-merger integration. https://www.int-bar.org/Conferences/conf831/binary/Hong%20Kong%20M&A%202017%20programme.pdf
International Association of Accountants, Auditors and Tax Consultants, Annual General Meeting, Singapore, 12th to 14th October, 2017
HJM Asia Law, as a member of IBLC and its alliance with IECnet since 2015, was represented by Francisco Colomer Baldo from HJM Asia Law Singapore office. Francisco attended the IECnet Annual General Meeting in Singapore. It was a great opportunity to meet other international lawyers, accountants and tax advisors.
International Bar Association Annual Conference, the legal profession’s largest international event, Sydney, Australia, 8th to 13th October, 2017
Caroline Bérubé, the managing partner of HJM Asia Law and Co-Chair of IBA Asia Pacific Regional Forum, participated as speaker in the session, “Is Europe ready for increased levels of Chinese investment?” where she examined investment considerations from a Chinese perspective. You can find more information about the event on the following link:
https://www.ibanet.org/Conferences/Sydney2017.aspx
Ms. Bérubé, also participated as a speaker on the roundtable “The future of trade agreements: have they been ‘Trumped’?” The roundtable discussion focused on the challenges to, and developments in: 1) the TPP, 2) Brexit, 3) NAFTA, 4) Mercosur and Latin America, 5) Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) and Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), and 6) the WTO. You can view the entire interview here:
https://www.int-bar.org/Conferences/conf673/ProgrammeSearch/Results/Detail.cfm?FunctionGuid=EB6FAA93-AEC2-43AF-9EE5-6CEB321DEEBD&Search=ListSessionsByDay
International Business Law Consortium, Annual General Meeting, Cincinnati, 7th to 10th September, 2017
Caroline Bérubé, the managing partner of HJM Asia Law, attended the IBLC Annual General Meeting in Cincinnati. You can find more information about the event on the following link: http://iblc.com/meeting.php?Start=2017-09-07
China 13th Five Year Plan & Foreign Investment Environment Roundtable, Beijing, August 31st, 2017
Michelle Ye, the compliance associate of HJM Asia Law China office, attended the “China 13th Five Year Plan & Foreign Investment Environment Roundtable” organized by Global Intelligence Communications in Beijing, China. The roundtable talked about the latest legislative and policy development of 13th Five Year Plan, investment models and approached in the new foreign investment landscape in China.
The International Bar Association held its 3rd Annual “Investing in Africa” Conference in Paris, France on June 22nd to 23rd, 2017.
Convinced that the next big wave is Asia in Africa, HJM managing partner, Caroline Berube, spoke at the session : “Opportunities and Challenges for Investors and how advisors can assist” sharing her experience about Chinese, Singaporean and other Asian investors doing business in Africa.
The panel was composed of investors and advisors offering insight on best advices for corporate clients seeking opportunities on the African continent emphasizing also on the diversity of the continent on which Caroline agreed given her knowledge of the Asia Pacific region and its diverse cultural and economic diversity similar to Africa. Panellists were very diversified, knowledgeable on the topic as well as international coming from China, the USA, South Africa, Switzerland and Belgium.
You can view the conference programme here
https://www.int-bar.org/Conferences/conf792/binary/Paris%20Investing%20in%20Africa%202017%20programme.pdf
Made in China 2025 Plan
Interesting article by Francois Normand in Les Affaires… Our partner Caroline Berube is asked her thought given her long experience in China …
https://www.pressreader.com/canada/les-affaires/20170722/282162176275101
Association of Corporate Counsel “Due Diligence for Worldwide Clients – An Overview” webinar sponsored by Primerus, June 8th, 2017
Caroline Berube was one of the two panellists on the “Due Diligence for Worldwide Clients” webinar organized by the ACC. Participants learnt about the trends on due diligence in China, India and various Asian jurisdictions. Regulatory and compliance considerations were discussed, as well as challenges, pitfalls and risks. Speakers’ information and the presentation can be found here: http://webcasts.acc.com/detail.php?id=181100&_ga=2.7231861.671885858.1497255196-419488349.1497255196.
HJM Asia Law Women Luncheon 2017, Singapore, May 30th, 2017
HJM Asia Law proudly pursued the tradition and hosted its annual women’s lunch on May 30th, 2017. This year, HJM invited a group of more than forty (40) women with various backgrounds and expertise to this event, which celebrates women leadership and business successes. This was another great network opportunity and forum to share each other’s accomplishments and achievements. HJM’s team is already planning the 2018 edition!
International Bar Association Mid-Year Meetings, Belfast, Northern Ireland, May 23rd to 27th, 2017
As Co-Chair of the Asia Pacific Forum and China Working Group of the IBA, Caroline Berube attended the IBA Mid-Year Meetings in Belfast where she participated in various Officers’ and Council meetings. You can find more information about the IBA and the APF on their website: https://www.ibanet.org/Regional_Fora/Regional_Fora/Asia_Pacific_Forum/Default.aspx.
Canadian Alumni Singapore Inter-University Annual Bowling Championship, Singapore, May 13th, 2017
This year, HJM Asia Law’s team participated to the Canadian Alumni Singapore Inter-University Bowling Championship, which took place at SuperBowl, SAFRA Toa Payoh. Despite not being crowned champions, our team had a lot of fun and will come back stronger next year!
McGill MBA International Study Trip, Singapore, April 18th to 28th, 2017
On the occasion of McGill University, Desautels Faculty of Management, MBA International Study Trip 2017 to Singapore, Caroline Berube was a speaker on the topic “The Ins and Outs of Doing Business in Singapore and South-East Asia – a Legal Insider’s Perspective”, which session took place on April 23rd, 2017. Caroline also attended the networking reception organized by the High Commission of Canada to Singapore, to meet with MBA students, on April 26th, 2017. As President of the McGill alumni, it is always with great pleasure that Caroline participates in events involving McGill students.
Inter-Pacific Bar Association 27th Annual Meeting and Conference “Connectivity & Convergence”, Auckland, April 6th to 9th, 2017
Caroline Berube, the managing partner of HJM Asia Law, attended the IPBA Annual Meeting which took place in Auckland in April 2017. On that occasion, it is with great excitement that Caroline Berube was appointed Secretary-General from 2017 to 2019. Caroline was also a speaker at the Cross-Border Investment Committee (CIBC) session on “Drafting cross-border contracts”. You can view more information on the conference here: http://www.ipba2017.com/.
New Zealand International Social Media Association Launch, Wellington, April 3rd, 2017
As one of ISMA’s Board Members, Caroline Berube attended ISMA launch successfully held and organised by Scott Moran from Duncan Cotteril in Wellington, New Zealand. ISMA is a not-for-profit membership organisation whose goal is to identify and resolve the global legal issues arising out of social media. ISMA is dedicated to harmonising legislation and policies on an international scale to advance, protect and balance the rights of businesses and individuals. More launches to be announced soon in other countries!
Sorbonne-ASSAS International Law School – LL.M. International Business Law 2017 Winter Short Program, March 14th to 16th, 2017
Caroline Berube had the privilege to teach a wonderful class for 10.5 hours during the 2017 Winter Short Program at the Sorbonne Assas International Law School, Singapore Campus. The class had three very interactive sessions with Master students, Private Practitioners and General Counsels on “Doing Business in China” covering the Chinese legal system, IP laws, labour laws, corporate law and commercial contracts in China while providing concrete insights with case studies and the approach of the Chinese market by overseas investors. Details of the program can be viewed here.
Primerus Asia Pacific Client Seminar 2017, Hong Kong, March 1st and 2nd, 2017 – Employment Law in Asia– Strategies for Protecting Your Greatest Asset
Moderating a session on hiring and firing staff in Asia using a comparative approach with my panellists Edward Sun from Hengtai Law Offices in Shanghai, LiPu Lee from Formosan Brothers in Taiwan, and Suwit Suwan from Navinlaw LLC Primerus in Thailand was interesting and done in a very interactive way including input and questions from some of the 60 attendees involved in legal practices in Hong Kong. This session was part of the program organised by Primerus, society of world’s top independent boutique law firms. The program was held in conjunction with the Association of Corporate Counsel International Legal Affairs Committee in Hong Kong. The full program of the seminar can be viewed here.
International Bar Association, 5th Asia Pacific Regional Forum Biennial Conference, Mumbai, February 15th to 17th, 2017
Caroline Berube had the honour to be on a panel with great moderators Walid Azzam, from Hadef & Partners in Dubai, United Arab Emirates and also Officer of the Arab Regional Forum and Vivek Vashi from Bharucha & Partners, Mumbai, India who kept our session titled “Dispute resolution clauses in commercial agreements in Asia” very interactive and engaging with the audience. Caroline’s co-panellists were very interesting and knowledgeable on the topic. Dinesh Dhillon fromAllen & Gledhill LLP, Singapore, Pranav Mago from the Singapore International Arbitration Centre, Mumbai, India, Sherina Petit from Norton Rose Fulbright LLP, London, England and Akhil Prasad from Boeing International Corporation India Private Ltd., Delhi, India; Vice Chair, Corporate Counsel Forum made this panel experience enjoyable and a real learning experience,
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As co-chair of the Asia Pacific Forum of the International Bar Association, Caroline attended our 5th Asia conference titled “Resilient Asia – Fighting Global Headwinds” held in Mumbai. We had a few hundred of attendees from more than 30 countries. Our Indian officers from the APF did a great job at organising it! The full programme of the event can be viewed here.
Young Global Leaders Annual Summit 2016, Tokyo, October 18th to October 21st, 2016
Caroline Berube, the Managing Partner of HJM Asia Law, was selected as a Young Global Leader by the World Economic Forum which recognizes the most distinguished leaders under the age of 40. She attended the Young Global Leaders Annual Summit 2016 in Tokyo. The WEF is an international institution committed to improving the state of the world through public-private cooperation and engages political, business, academic and other leaders of society in collaborative efforts to shape global, regional and industry agendas. More details on YGL events can be viewed here.
Caroline Berube elected as the 2nd Vice President for the Canadian Alumni Singapore (CA-S), April 2016
Caroline Berube was elected as the 2nd Vice President for Canadian Alumni in Singapore (CA-S) for the second year in a row. Evelyn Wong, the CAS President, is very keen to further develop the association and grow and connect the Canadian community in Singapore. Last year was big for Singapore as it celebrated its 50th anniversary and CAS was a big part of celebrations which were organized in partnership with the Canadian Chamber of Commerce and the High Commission of Canada in Singapore. 2015 was an exciting and memorable year, not only with celebrations of Singapore’s 50th and 50 years of Canada-Singapore bilateral relations, but because there was a notable increase in visits by Canadian universities and events organized with and by alumni last year! Other events included the Canadian Great Skate, a bowling tournament and the Terry Fox Run. Caroline will assist CAS in growing the association through her McGill connection as Caroline is the President of the McGill Alumni Chapter in Singapore.
Back to school at Sorbonne Asia Campus in July 2016!
Another fun time teaching “students” for the executive legal three-week program in the summer of 2016 at Sobonne-Assas International Law School, Singapore campus. Caroline will give a week lecture to legal experienced executive/GC “students” mostly from the US and Europe on various aspects of commercial & contractual agreements, corporate structure and M&A deals in the Asia Pacific region. Caroline draws on her experience from working in Asia for more than 18 years with SMEs, MNCs and foreign banks, advising them in the fields of commercial law, IP, HR and M&A.
You can find more information on this course on the Sorbonne website: http://www.sorbonne-assas-ils.org/summer-course/
IBA China Working Group, first ever, newsletter, February 2016
The China Working Group (CWG) is a new addition to the IBA Asia Pacific Forum. The CWG was formed in order to advise the IBA on activities in China and to keep IBA members aware of various events and initiatives in the region. Since China is one of the largest growing markets, it is of vital importance that the CWG provide advice on issues specific to China, including opportunities with governmental organisations and legal associations.. Various articles were included in the newsletter on topics such as government control and the rule of law, pricing sustainability, an update on employment and patent law, foreign debt and China’s new third board. This will be the first of – hopefully – many newsletters the CWG will produce this year, keeping IBA members up to date on the latest developments in the region. You can view the first issue of the newsletter here: China working group newsletter (Feb 2016), FINAL
SIHA Ice Dragons Classic Ice Hockey Tournament, March 9th-12th, 2016 (Singapore)
HJM Asia Law believes sports are crucial for kids and has agreed to once again to be one of the main sponsors of the Third Annual Singapore Ice Hockey Association (SIHA) Ice Dragons Classic Hockey Tournament taking place at the J-Cube Rink in Singapore. The Singapore Ice Dragons were founded in 2001 by a group of dedicated dads from the Canadian Association and aims to promote youth ice hockey in Singapore. Kids from Australia, China, Malaysia and Singapore participated in the tournament. HJM awarded the winners during the Finals Ceremony and we congratulate all the participating teams on their hard work!
IBA Asia Pacific Regional Forum, January 2016 – Caroline Berube newly appointed as the Co-Chair!
Caroline has been appointed as the Co-Chair of the International Bar Association (IBA) Asia Pacific Forum (APF) as of January 2016. She is really excited to contribute to the growth the APF’s awareness and activities in Asia. Caroline has held various positions over the years within the APF including being the senior editor in charge of the IBA APF newsletter. Currently, Caroline is also the Co-Chair of the newly formed APF China Working Group.
China Working Group of the IBA Asia Pacific Forum: Caroline Berube appointed as the Co-Chair, October 2015
China Working Group is a new creation of the International Bar Association (IBA) of the Asia Pacific Forum (APF). Caroline Berube, given her long standing work experience in China, has been appointed as the Co-Chair of the China Working Group and is excited to advise the IBA on activities in China and keep the IBA’s Chinese members aware of various events and initiatives in the region. Since China is one of the largest growing markets, it is imperative for the China Working Group to provide advice on issues specific to the country including opportunities with governmental organizations and legal associations. The China Working Group will aim to better understand the needs of Chinese lawyers and the Chinese legal community and recruit more speakers and attendees to IBA events in the region. Caroline looks forward to guiding and expanding the group in 2016.
World Economic Forum-Young Global Leaders & Alumni Annual Summit 2015, August 10th-14th, 2015 (Geneva)
This year Caroline Berube was selected as the Young Global Leader (YGL) for the World Economic Forum (WEF) which recognizes the most distinguished leaders under the age of 40, nominated from around the world. Caroline attended her first YGL meeting which took place in Geneva, Switzerland and was the biggest summit to date with over 590 YGLs, Alumni, and spouses in attendance. It was an inspiring experience and Caroline thrived in the environment which allowed her to be surrounded by ambitious, like minded leaders. She is looking forward to her term as the newest YGL. You can read more about the summit here: https://storify.com/YGLvoices/yglideas
Caroline Berube selected as a Young Global Leader by the World Economic Forum, March 2015
We are proud to announce that Caroline Berube, the Managing Partner of HJM Asia Law, was selected as a Young Global Leader (YGL) by the World Economic Forum (WEF). Each year, the WEF recognizes the most distinguished leaders under the age of 40, nominated from around the world. The nominations are judged on the record of professional accomplishments, commitment to society and the potential to contribute to shaping the future of the world through inspiring leadership. The WEF is an international institution committed to improving the state of the world through public-private cooperation and engages political, business, academic and other leaders of society in collaborative efforts to shape global, regional and industry agendas. Caroline is very humbled to have been chosen for this opportunity and looks forward her term with the World Economic Forum. You can view the news release here: https://agenda.weforum.org/2015/03/meet-the-2015-class-of-young-global-leaders/ and the complete class of 2015 can be viewed here: http://widgets.weforum.org/ygl-2015/04.html
Canada Night at the Races, March 6th, 2015 (Singapore)
HJM Asia Law was once again a proud sponsor of Canada Night at the Races, organized by the Canadian Chamber of Commerce in Singapore, which was held at the Singapore Turf Club. HJM Asia law has been one of the main sponsors of the event for the past five years. Canada Night at the Races is one of the biggest Canadian events in Singapore each year and once again it was a huge success with many Canadian, local and expat attendees. As always, HJM is already looking forward to next year’s event!
SIHA Ice Dragons Classic Ice Hockey Tournament, March 4th-7th, 2015 (Singapore)
This week HJM Asia Law is once again a proud main sponsor of the second Annual Singapore Ice Hockey Association (SIHA) Ice Dragons Classic Hockey Tournament taking place at the J-Cube Rink from March 4th-7th. The Singapore Ice Dragons were founded in 2001 by a group of dedicated dads from the Canadian Association and aims to promote youth ice hockey in Singapore. Kids from Australia, China, Malaysia and Singapore will participate in the tournament this year. HJM will award the winners during the Finals Ceremony on Saturday and is looking forward to congratulating all the participating teams!
Gong Xi Fa Cai- Canadian Alumni Singapore CNY Dinner, February 17th, 2015 (Singapore)
Last night Caroline Berube attended the Canadian Alumni Singapore (CAS) Chinese New Year dinner at the Padang Place Restaurant. The event was a huge success and brought Canadian Alumni from all over the world together. Caroline represented McGill as she is the Chapter President in Singapore. You can find some of the event photos here. Happy Chinese New Year from the HJM Team! 恭禧發財!
Global Inspirational Leadership Award- Caroline Berube, World Women Leadership Congress and Awards (February 2015)
Caroline Berube, the Managing Partner of HJM Asia Law, was awarded the Global Inspirational Leadership Award during the World Women Leadership Congress which took place in Mumbai in February 2015. In addition to receiving the award, Caroline was also a speaker on a panel titled “Women Leaders as Architects of Change.” As debates on the empowerment of women takes place around the world, the conference in Mumbai aimed to bring to the forefront of business the importance of having women in positions of change. You can view more information on the congress on the website:www.worldwomenleadershipcongress.org
“Dreams are made if people try”- Terry Fox Run, February 8th, 2015 (Singapore)
Over the weekend, the Terry Fox run gathered a large number of Singaporeans and expats aiming to raise funds for cancer research. Sponsored by the Canadian Chamber of Commerce in Singapore and the Canadian Alumni of Singapore, the run gathered thousands of participants. HJM Asia Law has supported the run for a number of years in both Singapore and Guangzhou. This year Caroline was also representing the McGill Alumni in Singapore as she was the team captain. Some photos from the run can be found below.
Fall 2014- The Primerus 180 Magazine, Caroline Berube’s message as the Chair of the Primerus Business Law Institute- Asia Pacific
Caroline Berube was appointed as the chair of the Primerus Business Law Institute- Asia Pacific (PBLI-AP). Her term has officially commenced at the Primerus Global Conference in Monterey in October 2014. Caroline is excited about her term and talked about her initiatives for the 2015, as well as the Primerus Annual Asia Pacific meeting which will be held in Singapore from April 1st-2nd, 2015 in partnership with the Canadian Chamber of Commerce of Singapore. You can view messages from all the incoming chairs published in the Primerus 180 Magaine Fall 2014 issue here: PRI_180_Fall2014_InstituteChairLetters
Happy Holidays!
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from HJM, your law firm for doing business in Asia!
Caroline Berube appointed as the chair of the Primerus Business Law Institute- Asia Pacific (PBLI-AP), Fall 2014
We are proud to announce that Caroline Berube, the Managing Partner of HJM Asia Law, was appointed as the chair of the Primerus Business Law Institute- Asia Pacific (PBLI-AP). Her term has officially commenced at the Primerus Monterey Conference in October 2014. Caroline is very excited to the year ahead and has already assisted in planning several Asia Pacific initiatives such as the PBLI-AP newsletter and the “Primerus Doing Business in the Asia Pacific Region” chart. Additionally, the Primerus Asia Pacific meeting will be held in Singapore in April 2015 in partnership with the Canadian Chamber of Commerce of Singapore.
12th Terry Fox Run, December 6th, 2014 (Guangzhou)
Last week the HJM team in Guangzhou participated in the annual 12th Terry Fox Run which is strongly supported by the Canadian Chamber in Guangzhou, Consulate General of Canada in Guangzhou, Guangdong Friendship Association, Guangdong Charity Federation and Guangzhou Friendship Association. It is an annual tradition for HJM’s staff to participate in the run. The Singapore team will participate in the Terry Fox Run on February 8th, 2015 at the Big Splash on the East Coast in Singapore.
Caroline Berube elected as the 2nd Vice President for the Canadian Alumni Singapore (CA-S)
Caroline Berube was elected as the 2nd Vice President for Canadian Alumni in Singapore (CA-S). Evelyn Wong, as the newly elected President, is very keen to further develop the association and grow and connect the Canadian community in Singapore. Caroline will assist her in growing the association through her McGill connection as Caroline is the President of the McGill Alumni in Singapore. You can view the announcement on the new Executive Committee below.
IE Singapore Africa Business Forum, August 27th, 2014 (Singapore)
Caroline Berube participated in the International Enterprise (IE) Singapore Africa Business Forum which took place in Singapore at the end of August. Africa is an exciting and growing region and is getting increased attention from world’s leading law firms. ASBF 2014 addressed critical issues and identified opportunities for the strategic growth of both regions through presentations, panel discussions, and numerous networking opportunities. You can find out all the information about the forum here: https://www.asbf.sg/
Teaching Assignment at the Executive Legal International Summer Class, Sorbonne Assas International Law School, July 2014
Caroline Berube, Managing Partner of HJM Asia Law, taught a 20-hour summer executive course at the Sorbonne Assas International Law School, Singapore Campus. Caroline was one of three professors teaching executives on legal corporate structures in Asia, M&A and restructuring deals, IP and tax, taking into account legal and compliance requirements in China, Malaysia, Indonesia, Singapore and Hong Kong. Caroline is looking forward to teaching a similar course at Sorbonne in the Summer 2015. You can view the full course information here: http://www.sorbonne-assas-ils.org/international-summer-courses-june-30th-2014-to-july-18th-2014/
June 19th, 2014- Primerus News Release- HJM Asia Law Managing Partner Appointed as a Foreign Arbitrator
Caroline Berube, Managing Partner of HJM Asia Law, was appointed as a Foreign Arbitrator at The China International Economic and Trade Arbitration Commission (CIETAC) effective May 1st, 2014. You can read the news release here.
Caroline Berube appointed as an arbitrator at the China International Economic and Trade Arbitration Commission (CIETAC), May 2014
We are proud to announce that Caroline Berube, the managing partner of HJM Asia Law, was appointed as a foreign arbitrator at the China International Economic and Trade Arbitration Commission (CIETAC) effective May 1st, 2014. CIETAC is one of the major permanent arbitration institutions in the world which independently and impartially resolves economic and trade disputes by means of arbitration in China. Caroline’s expertise includes Commercial Law, Cross-border Transactions, IP, Business Immigration, Employment Law and Corporate Law. You can view the website here: http://www.cietac.org/index.cms . You can view the complete CIETAC 2014 panel here: CIETAC PANEL 2014
Caroline Berube promoted to a Senior Vice-Chair of the IBA Asia Pacific Regional Forum, April 2014
Caroline Berube was promoted to a Senior Vice-Chair of the International Bar Association (IBA) Asia Pacific Regional Forum. Caroline is a regular speaker at international IBA APF conferences, a moderator of two IBA APF supported sessions at the IBA Annual Conference in Tokyo in October 2014, and is the senior editor in charge of the IBA APF newsletter.
SIHA Ice Dragons Classic Ice Hockey Tournament, March 12-15th, 2014 (Singapore)
This week HJM Asia Law is a proud co-sponsor of the first ever Singapore Ice Hockey Association (SIHA) Ice Dragons Classic Hockey Tournament taking place in Singapore from March 12th- March 15th at the J-Cube Rink. The Singapore Ice Dragons were founded in 2001 by a group of dedicated dads from the Canadian Association and it aims to promote youth ice hockey in Singapore. Over 300 players are competing for the division championships over the four day tournament. Caroline will participate in the Finals Ceremony this Saturday and is looking forward to congratulating all the participating teams!
Canada Night at the Races, February 28th, 2014 (Singapore)
HJM Asia Law was a proud sponsor of Canada Night at the Races, organized by the Canadian Chamber of Commerce in Singapore, which was held at the Singapore Turf Club. HJM Asia law has been one of the main sponsors of the event for the past four years. The night was a great success and brought many members of the Canadian and the expat community together. HJM Asia Law Cup was the sixth race that night. You can view the event flyer here and the race information here. HJM is already looking forward to next year’s Canada Night at the Races!
February 12th, 2014- Primerus News Release – McGill Alumni Singapore
“HJM Asia Law Managing Partner Appointed President of the McGill Alumni Chapter.” You can read the press release here.
Caroline Berube appointed as the President of the McGill Alumni Committee in Singapore, January 2014
Caroline Berube was appointed as the President of the McGill Alumni Chapter in Singapore. With this new committee, both the alumni network and the university will in a better position to strengthen the McGill presence as well as mutual professional support and friendship building in the country. This committee can be contacted at [email protected] or you can email Caroline Berube directly at [email protected] if you have any questions. The committee is dedicated to organizing at least one McGill networking event per month in Singapore.
Caroline Berube appointed as the Asia Pacific Deputy Chair for the Alliott Group, November 2013
HJM Asia Law is happy to announce that its managing partner, Caroline Berube, has been appointed as the Asia Pacific Deputy Chair for the Alliott Group. You can read the Alliott Group news release here.
September 2013- The Directors College, Chartered Director (C.Dir.) designation
The managing partner of HJM, Caroline Berube, recently earned the Certified Corporate Director (ASC) designation. Under the agreement of the Directors College- a joint venture between The Conference Board of Canada and the DeGroote School of Business, at McMaster University and the Collège des administrateurs de sociétés (CAS) of l’Université de Laval, the director education designations “Chartered Director” (C.Dir.) and “Administrateur de sociétés certifié” (ASC) are recognized as equivalent. This agreement is the product of a rigorous process of due diligence by both Colleges to ensure the fundamental structure, content and exam processes of the two respective programs are equivalent. Caroline now has a double designation- Chartered Director (C.Dir.) and Certified Corporate Director (ASC). You can view Caroline Berube’s C.Dir. profile here.
Fall 2013- McGill Law Focus Online Magazine (FAB)
Caroline Berube recently joined the Faculty of Law Advisory Board (FAB) which is the chief advisory group to the Dean and the McGill University. It provides counsel to the Dean on interpreting and promoting the Law Faculty to its external constituencies and offers advice on fundraising and management issues for which the Dean seeks consultation. It assists in the review of the Law Faculty’s long range plans and proposes sources of additional revenue. The FAB is composed of distinguished leaders from a cross section of business and professional sectors across Canada and internationally. Caroline is part of the Alumni Engagement committee within the FAB. Members of the FAB are listed in the latest McGill Law Focus Online Magazine on page 7. The full magazine can be viewed here: http://publications.mcgill.ca/droit/files/2013/09/McGill_Focus_Law_Droit_2013.pdf. Additionally, the complete list of FAB members can be viewed on the McGill Faculty of Law website: http://www.mcgill.ca/law/alumni/faculty-advisory-board
October 10th, 2013- Primerus News Release – (CAS)
“HJM Asia Law Managing Partner Earns the Certification in Corporate Governance from Collège des Administrateurs de Societies (CAS).” You can read the press release here.
Alliott Group 2013 Worldwide Conference, October 22-25th, 2013 (Hong Kong)
HJM Asia Law Managing Partner, Caroline Berube, will join a panel discussion on “Everything you wanted to know about Business in Asia Pacific that you will not find on Google.” Caroline will provide her insights on the China perspective along with other selected members and colleagues who will share their view from their respective regions.
Additionally, Caroline organized a “Client Visit Tour” to mainland China on Tuesday, October 22nd. Alliott Group members will visit factories of EXFO, Herrenknecht and Komaspec. You can view the Alliott Group press release here.
August 29th, 2013- ASC designation
As you know, Caroline Berube has passed her examination for the academic certification in corporate governance offered by the College of Corporate Directors (hereinafter the “CAS”) of the Laval University in Canada. The mission of CAS is to contribute to the development and promotion of good governance by providing the highest quality corporate directors training in a dynamic environment. CAS is unique in Quebec and leads to the Certified Corporate Director (ASC) designation.
Please find a press release of 2013 graduates that appeared on Thursday, August 29th in the journal Le Soleil, La Presse and Les Affaires newspaper: mosaique_29_08-13_approbation_asc
June 11th, 2013 – Collège des administrateurs de societies (CAS)
HJM Asia Law Managing Partner, Caroline Berube, recently earned the Certification in Corporate Governance from Collège des administrateurs de societies (CAS) at Université Laval in Canada. Recognized in both Canada and France as a leading standard for directorship, the CAS program seeks to train individuals in the practice of good corporate governance, promoting knowledge and skills necessary to fulfill duties as a Director with fairness, integrity and quality.
Ms. Berube’s new designation as a Certified Corporate Director symbolizes our firm’s continuous effort to improve our service to clients. Good governance is necessary for any type of business, to ensure not only that organizations comply with the laws and regulations, but also that they adhere to objectives and internal policies. More information about the program is available at: https://www.cas.ulaval.ca/cms/site/cas (French)
April 10th, 2013 (Montréal, Canada)
On April 10th, HJM Asia Law Managing Partner, Caroline Berube, will join CCBC for the 5th installment of their cross-Canada series. The workshop will provide real-life practical solutions to many problems that Canadian companies face when doing business in China. As one of the five speakers there to present their expert views, Caroline will discuss and address questions related to contracts, dispute resolution and IP protection in China.
More information can be found at: http://www.ccbc.com/events/china-business-workshop-montreal/
July 13th, 2012
HJM Asia is proud to have worked closely with APRIL Group to advise and assist with the acquisition of Asia Assistance Partners. This acquisition represents a significant achievement in APRIL’s strategy to expand their services and network to the Asian region. Please follow the link below to view their press release. http://www.april.com/press/with-the-acquisition-of-asia-assistance-partners-april-is-establishing-its-first-assistance-platform-in-asia
June 1st, 2012
HJM Asia has been accepted into membership by the International Society of Primerus Law Firms, a highly selective society of the world’s finest independent boutique law firms.
March 1st, 2012
HJM Asia Managing Partner Caroline Berube has been appointed by the Inter-Pacific Bar Association as the Chair of the Publications Committee at the annual IPBA Conference in Delhi, India.
February 29th – March 3rd, 2012 (New Delhi, India)
At the recent Annual General Meeting of the Inter Pacific Bar Association, HJM Asia Managing Partner Caroline Berube has been appointed as the Chair of the IPBA Publications Committee. Also at the AGM, Caroline spoke on “China’s approach to FTA’s with Islamic countries and Islamic Financing” and “FTA’s in Asia – A Trade Perspective” and HJM Asia Law Associate Brad Alexander discussed “Resolution of Trade Secret Disputes” from a China perspective.
February 1st, 2012
HJM Asia has been ranked among the best law firms (Band 2) by Chambers Asia Pacific 2012, in the “Corporate/M&A: Mid-market (International Firms): China” category. We are honoured by this prestigious ranking, which is derived from independent interviews of clients and members of the legal community.
September 11th, 2011
HJM Asia Managing Partner Caroline Berube has been re-elected on the council for another two (2) years term during the International Business Law Consortium’s annual meeting held in Washington, United States of America. HJM Asia Law is proud to organize the next meeting in Guangzhou in March 2012.
September 11th, 2011 (Washington, United States of America)
HJM Asia Managing Partner Caroline Berube has been re-elected on the council for another two (2) years term during the International Business Law Consortium’s annual meeting held in Washington, United States of America. HJM Asia Law is proud to organize the next meeting in Guangzhou in March 2012.
April 13th, 2011
HJM Asia Managing Partner Caroline Berube was admitted to Singapore Bar. Caroline is one of the first few foreign qualified lawyers to be called to the bar in Singapore.
February 25th, 2011 (Singapore)
HJM Asia was one of the sponsors of a most anticipated and awaiting event, the Canada Night at the Races 2011 hosted by the Five Pillars of Canada in Singapore (the High Commission of Canada, the Canadian Alumni, the Canadian International School, the Canadian Association and the Canadian Chamber of Commerce) to meet, mingle and make new contacts and friends while taking a gamble and having fun!.
September 1st, 2010
HJM Asia Managing Partner Caroline Berube has been appointed as vice-chair of the Trade Marks Committee by the Intellectual Property & Entertainment Law Committee of the Intellectual Property, Communications and Technology Sections of the Legal Practice Division of the International Bar Association.
September 1st, 2010
HJM Asia Managing Partner Caroline Berube has been elected on the council during the International Business Law Consortium’s
September 1st, 2010
Caroline Berube has been appointed as vice-chair of the Trade Marks Committee by the Intellectual Property & Entertainment Law Committee of the Intellectual Property, Communications and Technology Sections of the Legal Practice Division of the International Bar Association.
July 1st, 2010
HJM Asia Managing Partner Caroline Berube has been appointed as an Asia Pacific Regional Forum officer and will be the Chair of the publications subcommittee of the Asia Pacific Regional Forum of the International Bar Association.
July 12th, 2010
HJM Asia believes in young and dynamic people and was proud to sponsor the JCEF of Guangzhou (the Young French Chamber of Commerce) for a wonderful concert held at the Xing Hai Concert Hall of renowned musicians performing pieces from French and Austrian compositors of the end of 19th century and Chinese works from the 20th century (four hands piano and solo).
July 1st, 2010
Caroline Berube has been appointed as an Asia Pacific Forum officer and will be the Chair of the publications subcommittee of the Asia Pacific Forum of the International Bar Association.
May 5th, 2010 (Singapore)
HJM Asia & Brödermann hosted a luncheon at the Tower Club for the Harvard Club alumni in Singapore. Mr. Brödermann discussed about the challenges and issues in international contracts.
May 1st, 2010
HJM Asia was proud to be elected as an official partner of the Groupement des Chefs d’Entreprises du Québec as of May 1st, 2010.
May 1st, 2010
HJM Asia Managing Partner Caroline Berube was appointed as a member of the advisory committee for the Alliott Group.
May 1st, 2010 (Singapore)
HJM Asia Managing Partner Caroline Berube was appointed by the Inter-Pacific Bar Association (IPBA) as the Publications Committee Vice-Chair for a term of two years effective at the end of the 2010 Singapore Conference in May 2010.
April 17th, 2010 (Singapore)
HJM Asia was proud to be a sponsor of the Canadian Maple Leaf Ball to support the Singapore Cancer Society.
March 1st, 2010
HJM Asia Managing Partner Caroline Berube has been appointed as an Executive Committee of the Canadian Chamber of Commerce in Singapore.
January 29th, 2010 (Singapore)
HJM Asia was proud to be one of the main sponsors of the Canada Day @ The Race. The event was held on January 29th, 2010 by the Canadian Five Pillars (The High Commission of Canada, the Canadian Alumni, the Canadian International School, the Canadian Association and the Canadian Chamber of Commerce). For more information on the event, please click here.
January 29th, 2010 (Singapore)
HJM Asia was proud to be a sponsor of the Canada Day @ The Races. For more information on the event, please click here.
2009
Chambers and Partners ranked HJM Asia Law for South China. To read about our firm and the ranking, please click here.
February 1st, 2009 (Delhi, India)
HJM Asia was proud to be a sponsor of the IPBA Women Conference in Delhi, India on encouraging success and maintaining a life and work balance. For more information on the event, please click on click here.