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Hong Kong SAR | White & Case LLP Main navigation People Services Insights Resources Antitrust Merger StatPak (WAMS) CFIUS FIRRMA Tool 2.0 Crisis Management Dawn Raid Analysis Quarterly Debt Explorer M&A Explorer Non-Compete Resource Center (NCRC)Our Firm Locations Diversity Global Citizenship Newsroom 2023 Annual Review 2023 Global Citizenship Review Careers Careers Apply Inside White & Case Alumni Breadcrumb Home Careers Locations Hong Kong SAR Hong Kong SAR scroll Why join us? If you want to work on high-profile projects with a globally minded and diverse team, you’re one of us. As a trainee in our Hong Kong office, you’ll work on challenging, sophisticated and complex cross-border matters across both the developed and fast-growth markets where rules are still being made (often with our help). This includes our work across Asia-Pacific in markets that are dynamic as well as distinct in terms of culture, history and risk profile. Our solutions to challenging problems underpin our reputation in these markets, and are admired by industry observers and clients alike. As one of a small intake of trainees, we’ll support you, give you real responsibility and welcome you as an integral member of our team from day one. Your learning curve will be steep and you can expect to work hard, learn constantly and build the skills and contacts that will last throughout your career. With four seat rotations, including opportunities for an overseas seat in one of our global offices, plus training and development, expect to work on large-scale matters that span borders and legal jurisdictions. Graduates Apply Now Experienced Lawyers Apply Now Our work Over the past 100 years, we’ve built an unrivalled network of 44 offices in 30 countries. Today we work with clients in 180 countries, often global organisations with complex needs that span multiple offices and practices. We support and champion each other and we operate as One Firm, everywhere in the world. Our reputation is built on an ability to execute tough deals in challenging places, whether at the highest levels of global corporate life, in transitioning markets or across our London-New York axis. Our teams in Hong Kong work with clients in Asia-Pacific and across the globe advising multinationals, regional players and local Hong Kong businesses in relation to their inbound and outbound legal needs. In Hong Kong our key areas of work include: Debt Finance, Financial Restructuring and Insolvency, and Capital Markets. We are ranked among the leading leveraged finance firms globally, and we advise both public and private sector clients, including sponsors and lenders Corporate (including M&A, Private Equity and Investment Funds). Since 2016, we are ranked among the top 10 Corporate M&A firms globally by Mergermarket , Bloomberg and Thomson Reuters Dispute Resolution (including Commercial Litigation and Arbitration). We have extensive experience under the rules of major arbitral institutions including the ICC and HKIAC, and represent clients in proceedings before the Hong Kong courts We are proud of our achievements—global revenue of more than US$2.388 billion, four practices rated Band 1 in Chambers Global , top ranked for diversity and pro bono programmes. In Hong Kong, we are ranked by The Legal 500 Asia Pacific 2021 as Tier 1 for Banking & Finance and Private Equity. We are also a leading firm for Investment Funds, Debt Capital Markets, Corporate/M&A and Restructuring & Insolvency in Hong Kong by The Legal 500 Asia Pacific 2021 . Inside White & Case Story Advice to my younger self Hong Kong local partner Manley Leung Story An international location and a truly global firm Hong Kong trainee Annie on a great start to her career Story A varied and collegiate working environment in an exciting city Hong Kong partner Eugene Man on working in Bank Finance Global citizenship Active global citizens Global Citizenship comprises pro bono, volunteering, charitable giving, legal education and environmental sustainability. It helps us fulfil our responsibilities to the global community with the greatest possible impact. Pro bono Lawyers from every office and practice participate. Last year, we dedicated more than 146,000 hours to pro bono legal services. As an associate in Hong Kong, you will have unparalleled opportunities to participate in cutting-edge pro bono work on the issues that matter to you—both locally and cross-border, with many of the world’s leading NGOs. Recent Hong Kong pro bono matters include: Representing foreign domestic helpers who are suspected victims of human trafficking, in collaboration with several NGOs General corporate advice to InspiringHK Sports Foundation, an NGO that supports underprivileged students in Hong Kong through sports Corporate legal advice and training for the Hong Kong Red Cross Comparative research on protection for victims and witnesses of human rights abuses and human trafficking for Hagar International Reaching more than 3,500 students, lawyers and judges each year, our legal education programmes build legal capacity by teaching practical skills and cultivating interest in the rule of law. Our lawyers in Hong Kong have taught legal and advocacy skills to law students, professors, lawyers and judges in Bhutan, Laos and Myanmar. Close Volunteering & charitable giving In addition to the pro bono work for InspiringHK Sports Foundation, we also collaborate with the organisation to sponsor a team of underprivileged children to participate in a youth basketball league, actively participating in practices and games. Other volunteering efforts include: Charity runs and walks Beach clean-ups Food preparation for underprivileged families Through the Hong Kong office, we also provide an annual scholarship for a student at the Asian University for Women, a regional institution in Bangladesh dedicated to women’s education and leadership development. In 2019, the scholarship recipient was also provided an internship in the office. Close Responsible business Around the world, we are committed to fair and ethical operations that respect the interests of our stakeholders and recognise the importance of our natural environment. All of our Global Citizenship activities are closely aligned with the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals. As a signatory to the United Nations Global Compact, the world’s largest voluntary corporate sustainability initiative, White & Case is committed to doing business responsibly by aligning our operations with ten principles related to human rights, labour, the environment and anti-corruption. In support of our commitments as signatories, we have a Responsible Business Working Group and an Environmental Sustainability Committee. For more information, read our 2023 Global Citizenship Review here . Close Diversity and Inclusion There is no such thing as a typical White & Case lawyer. We are proud that our people come from diverse backgrounds and cultures. Between us, we represent 110 nationalities and speak 87 languages, which is vital to our ability to effectively represent our diverse clients around the world. We attract people with a global mindset, who prioritise learning about different cultures, experiences, languages and viewpoints. By increasing the diversity of students and professionals at the Firm, we add to our enjoyable, supportive work environment and develop teams that provide the best solutions for our clients. As well as our 26 local women’s networks globally, we have nine affinity networks worldwide. All employees, no matter where they are located, are invited to join any of our affinity networks, including as an ally. We work towards promoting diversity and inclusion by encouraging and coordinating activities which raise awareness of the issues being faced in our communities. In Hong Kong we partner with a range of not-for-profit organisations to run initiatives that support women, LGBTQ+ and persons with disabilities such as, Equal Love, Suits for...