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Aon plc (NYSE:AON) is a leading global professional services firm providing a broad range of risk, retirement and health solutions. Our 50,000 colleagues in 120 countries empower results for clients by using proprietary data and analytics to deliver insights that reduce volatility and improve performance.
As the largest majority-owned risk advisory network in the industry, Aon deliver:
- Advice in managing risks associated with growing business along the belt and road countries
- Consistency and accountability for our multinational risk management services
- Global platform to empower strategic global risk management engagement
- Unparalleled market analytics to efficiently design state-of-the-art risk financing options
- China experts embedded within our local offices all over the world, and working as a global team to deliver resources to your operations worldwide
- 360-degree risk management services supporting China overseas investment, construction and infrastructure projects, in compliance with local laws and regulations
Our China Global Solutions (CGS) maintains a global network of dedicated Chinese national professionals that provide the best of Aon to the Chinese community, responding to the special needs of Chinese-owned businesses and their expatriate employees, no matter they are operating along Belt and Road countries for the first time, working to optimize risk management strategies, or in need of help navigating the changing international insurance regulatory environment.
Hogan Lovells has made a significant commitment to servicing the legal and business needs of our clients in Asia Pacific for nearly 35 years. They are the eighth largest international law firm in Asia.
They have one of the strongest networks in Asia Pacific, with over 240 lawyers, including over 50 partners, based in their offices in Beijing, Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, Hong Kong, Perth, Shanghai, Singapore, Sydney, Tokyo and Ulaanbaatar. In Singapore, they operate as a joint law venture with leading Singapore firm, Lee & Lee. They are the first international law firm with permanent representation in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia.
They regularly act on complex matters involving their clients’ regulatory affairs, multi-jurisdictional transactions and business ventures as well as some of the most high0profile commercial disputes in the region. Demonstrative of this they received over 30 awards for their work in 2014.
Hogan Lovells in Asia Pacific has significant depth of legal knowledge and resource in many key industry sectors, including, energy, natural resources and infrastructure, industrial manufacturing, life sciences and healthcare, financial services, TMT and real estate.
Allen & Overy is an international legal practice with approximately 5000 people, including some 525 partners, working in 45 offices worldwide. More specifically relevant to the Belt and Road initiative, we have a leading projects practice, which comprises of 70 partners globally and includes some 205 lawyers. The group advises sponsors, governments, construction companies and lenders on projects and project financings across energy, infrastructure, mining and telecoms throughout the world. We provide our clients with a fully integrated service on all aspects of project work, drawing on and mobilising Allen & Overy’s specialist skills to assist in all relevant areas of law. Our lawyers win praise for their technical ability as well as their commercial approach and can provide a comprehensive service in numerous areas, including advising on joint ventures, project structures (BOT, BOOT, DBFO, DBFM, PPP, 3P, PFI and others), conducting legal due diligence, risk allocation and reviewing the ‘bankability’ of project agreements, financing arrangements (bank and bond) and relevant security packages and considerations across the globe. We have consistently closed more project finance deals globally than any other law firm since 2000 and are recognised as ‘top-tier’ in all the major legal directories. We have already been asked to pitch on various projects in relation to the Belt and Road Initiative and have recently been mandated on a matter.
We have a wealth of experience globally on energy and infrastructure projects and have attached our APAC brochure with some highlights of our work. Please note that we have experience covering many jurisdictions, so ask not to be limited to specific markets. Our infrastructure experience covers a wide range of areas including airports, bridges, ports, rail, roads, stadia, social infrastructure, telecom, waste and water.
We are a law firm with global influence. Our team of more than 1,500 lawyers covers 47 offices in 20 countries to support clients wherever law, business and government interact. We provide access to new knowledge, new markets and new expertise.
With extensive local and regional positions in Eastern and Western Europe, North America, the Middle East and Latin America, plus our strong Asia Pacific presence in Greater China (Beijing, Shanghai and Hong Kong), Singapore, Seoul, Tokyo, Perth Sydney, Darwin, we are well positioned to support clients on major infrastructure transactions and projects in connection with the “Belt and Road Initiative”. Our extensive global experience in infrastructure and commercial transactions, and international trade and public policy capabilities, enables us to provide comprehensive legal support to clients.
Since 1949, Baker & McKenzie have advised leading corporations on the issues of today’s integrated world market. we bring to matters the instinctively global perspective and deep market knowledge and insights through the most developed global platform in the legal profession, geographically and in the scope of our practice with unrivalled network of 77 offices in 47 countries.
In terms of our network in countries along Belt and Road Initiative, Baker & McKenzie owns offices in 28 cities of 23 countries which are involved in the Initiative. Those countries include: China, Azerbaijan, Bahrain, Egypt, Hungary, India, Indonesia, Japan, Kazakhstan, Korea, Malaysia, Philippine, Poland, Qatar, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Thailand, The Republic of Czech, The United ARAB Emirates, Turkey, Ukraine and Vietnam. Although we do not have an office in India, Baker & McKenzie's India Focus Group has been helping companies capture opportunities in India for over 50 years.
Baker & McKenzie’s Hong Kong, Beijing and Shanghai offices were established in 1974, 1993 and 2003, respectively. In total, the three offices are staffed by over 400 lawyers and professional staff. The Firm provides dedicated legal services across the broad spectrum of corporate law. Baker & McKenzie’s practice in Hong Kong and Mainland China is consistently ranked in the top tier within legal directories as well as industry surveys, and described as a leading or highly recommended firm in almost all categories of law.
The Vistra Group is a top tier corporate service provider globally. With offices in over 35 countries, Vistra provides a uniquely broad range of services and solutions. Our capabilities span across international incorporations to trust, fiduciary and fund administration services.
Vistra Hong Kong's team offers a broad range of expertise to both companies and private individuals in Hong Kong and the region, supporting clients not only with their establishment in Hong Kong, but also on an ongoing basis, taking care of all administrative matters enabling our clients to focus on their business. Combining our corporate, fiduciary, and operational expertise, Vistra Hong Kong is truly able to add substantial value and confidence in one of the key hubs of global trade and wealth management.
Our clientele range from individuals and SMEs to MNCs and listed companies. Our bespoke solutions provide a comprehensive service offering ranging from guidance into new markets and incorporating your company, to the handling of all back-office administration such as company secretarial duties, bookkeeping, reporting, and payroll. Our specialized teams can also act as your trade and treasury center.
TMF Group helps global companies expand and invest seamlessly across international borders. Its expert accountants and legal, HR and payroll professionals are located around the world, helping clients to operate their corporate structures, finance vehicles and investments in different locations. With operations in more than 80 countries providing global business services, TMF Group is the global expert that understands local needs
Grant Thornton is one of the leading business advisers of independent assurance, tax and advisory services that helps dynamic organisations unlock their potential for growth. Our brand is respected globally, as one of the major global accounting organisations recognised by capital markets, regulators and international standards setting bodies. As a US$4.7bn global organisation of member firms with 40,000 people in over 130 countries, we have the scale to meet your changing needs, as well as the insight and agility that helps you to stay one step ahead. Privately owned, publicly listed and public sector clients come to us for our technical skills and industry capabilities but also for our different way of working. Our partners and teams invest the time to truly understand your business, giving real insight and a fresh perspective to keep you moving. Together with our International Business Centres (IBCs), we can draw on the resources and supports from Grant Thornton’s global network, deep knowledge of the latest regulations, techniques and business practices in major jurisdictions worldwide. Whether a business has domestic or international aspirations, Grant Thornton can help you unlock your potential for growth.
PwC China/Hong Kong is the largest professional services firm in China. PwC’s network firms operate in 157 countries with more than 195,000 partners and staff including almost all of the territories under the Belt and Road Initiative. PwC provides a full range of advisory, consulting, tax and assurance services, including but not limited to valuation strategy services, financial modelling, mergers and acquisitions advisory, investment and project structuring, financial due diligence, tax planning and due diligence and strategic advice to investors in identifying and building capabilities required for this initiative. These successful developments of the Belt and Road Initiative will invariably require some or all of the professional services noted above. PwC will be able to provide local knowledge and expertise in most of the territories under the Belt and Road Initiative.
Crowe Horwath (HK) CPA Limited is a full-service CPA member firm of Crowe Horwath International and is based in Hong Kong. We provide a comprehensive range of professional services including audit, tax, risk management, merger and acquisition, trust, estate planning, data security and IT audit, ESG and sustainability consulting, business and property valuation, human resources, executive coaching and business advisory services to clients in the Greater China region.
As one of the pioneer accounting firms exploring the China market, we are accustomed to the culture, economy and business environment in Hong Kong and Mainland China. We have also built up strong connections with both the public and private sectors in China. Together with the support from member firms of the top 9 accounting network globally, we assist Chinese enterprises to access the international markets and at the same time help our international clients to establish presence in the vast China market.