Peerpoint has been operating in Asia for nearly a decade, with two regional complementary hubs in Hong Kong SAR (launched in 2014) and Singapore (launched in 2016). We work with a diverse range of clients from across Asia Pacific, the United Arab Emirates and the United Kingdom, from global financial institutions, to energy, media, technology, pharmaceuticals and life science – plus many more.
Our legal consultants in Hong Kong
- Top tier legal training and/or in-house experience at international firms and organizations. Seniority levels range from associate and junior legal counsel level up to partner and general counsel
- Our consultants cover a variety of specialisms including banking and finance, technology, corporate and commercial, M&A (mergers and acquisitions), projects, energy, funds, regulatory and dispute resolution
Perfectly tailored interim legal expertise
Flexible legal resourcing can be helpful in many circumstances, for instance: when you need to manage major transactions or regulatory change projects; when you need specialist skillsets; or where you need to cover periods of leave.
With a decade under our belt as an interim legal resourcing provider, we’ve honed our expertise in understanding the needs of both our clients and our talent. Our clients commend the quality and caliber of our legal professionals, value our strategic collaboration and praise our superior client service.
The world’s leading organizations trust us to deliver remarkable outcomes for them. We can do the same for you.
An offering that’s unmatched
We pride ourselves on our diverse client base, which includes companies in finance, energy, media, pharma and life sciences, multi-national corporations (MNCs), a Fortune 1000 restaurant company, NYSE-listed consumer products, automobile businesses, and major companies in the Fintech, blockchain, crypto and high growth space.
Partnering for success
Our dedicated client engagement team is committed to understanding not only your needs but also the dynamics within your business to match you with the right consultant. By taking the time to understand your unique business drivers and demands we can bring our knowledge of the wider market context and its application to every challenge. This means we can support you in the most efficient ways with interim resourcing solutions that help you move at pace in the now and build for the future.
Only the best legal minds
No matter the skillset you need, we’ll work closely with you to understand your needs and find a lawyer who’s the perfect fit. Backed by A&O Shearman's know-how, we can support you with niche and specialist legal resources in data privacy, tech, employment, funds and ESG (environmental, social and corporate governance).
Flexing our solutions
Whether it’s filling management roles, covering long-term leave gaps or parental leave, or scoping the need for a new headcount, our solutions are flexible and responsive. No matter the need, we’ll match you with the highest caliber of consultant lawyers.
Delivering remarkable outcomes
Supporting your people goes beyond just relieving pressure and providing more hands-on deck. Our experienced consultant lawyers can provide guidance, expertise and training to more junior team members, as well as demonstrating to your business the need for additional, permanent headcount.
Find out more about how we can support your business needs.
A legal career unmatched in quality, variety and opportunity
There is a wide diversity of top-tier clients and work available to Peerpoint’s legal consultants.
Client assignments can range from stepping into a team to work on major transactions, legal projects, or to assist during peak busy periods. You may also have the opportunity to work within A&O Shearman on an ad-hoc basis, supporting teams when needed or joining them for fixed periods to work on a deal.
The key to your continued progress is matching you to the right opportunities. We work with you, one to one, to understand your skillset, experience and working preferences. Read on to find out what makes consulting with Peerpoint different.
Empowering your development
Your professional growth is our priority. We embrace your ambition to drive your legal career forward. You’ll be fully supported on your journey by our highly experienced team, who will provide specialized CV/marketing document training, a consultant development programme focussed on transition management, mind-set, career coaching and business planning.
Futureproof your legal career
Legal consulting with Peerpoint means being part of A&O Shearman. You’ll have access to A&O Shearman’s research and library resources, training, development and networking events, and with opportunities to grow your skillset with the firm's Advanced Delivery & Solutions businesses, there’s a myriad ways to hone your skills and develop.
Discovering the best for you
As a Peerpoint consultant you can be confident that we’ll find you an outstanding role – whether that’s with A&O Shearman or an external client – that’s the perfect fit. While you’re on assignment, you’ll have access to an A&O Shearman partner contact as well as knowledge lawyers and extensive knowledge resources.
We’d particularly like to hear from lawyers with the following experience:
- 3-8 years’ PQE – derivatives, structured finance, and funds.
- 2-8 years’ PQE – banking/finance, and corporate M&A.
We’re seeing rapidly increasing levels of demand from clients for Peerpoint lawyers across Asia, so it’s the perfect time to explore a career with greater flexibility and variety of exposure to different environments and work.