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Forbes Hare

Offshore

Asia-Pacific Guide 2026 : Asia-Pacific Region


Forbes Hare

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Offshore - Asia-Pacific Region

Band 4

Band 4


What the Team is Known For

Forbes Hare fields a team of offshore lawyers based in Singapore and Hong Kong. The firm handles fund formation and fund restructuring work. It is also especially active on a wide range of dispute resolution work, including arbitration and litigation relating to shareholder disputes and insolvencies.

Work Highlights

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  • Forbes Hare acted as Cayman and BVI counsel to Beijing GAGE Capital Management in connection with the establishment and launch of G Power Capital Investment Partnership.

Strengths

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  • The Asia-Pacific team is able to organically combine the offshore legal framework with the business environment of the client's region, especially emerging markets such as China and Southeast Asia.

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  • The Forbes Hare team comprises professionals with deep expertise in their respective fields, including corporate law and regulatory compliance.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 3Richard Baird
    Band 3Richard Baird

    Richard Baird

    Richard Baird works out of the firm's Hong Kong office. He is actively building his presence in high-profile insolvencies and is equally active in dealing with shareholder disputes.

  • Band 3Sam Robertson
    Band 3Sam Robertson

    Sam Robertson

    Sam Robertson operates an established litigation and insolvency practice. Based in Singapore, he provides representation in BVI mandates, including company restructuring, liquidation and commercial disputes.

    • He has an instinct for understanding the pressures faced by boards and stakeholders, and he translates complex legal issues into clear, actionable strategies.

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    • Sam Robertson is solution-oriented and results focused with an emphasis on delivery. He is ultra responsive and user-friendly.

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  • Band 4Catherine Ross
    Band 4Catherine Ross

    Catherine Ross

    Catherine Ross heads Forbes Hare's investment funds practice. She boasts more than 20 years of experience advising on the Cayman Islands and BVI law of fund formation and structured financing.

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