Areas of law in demand in Asia vary from country to country.  Overall however the market has returned to growth with demand for lawyers with specialisms in corporate M&A, banking and finance, capital markets and securitization.  The most desired candidates are those with the ability to speak Mandarin coupled with a background in international law gained whilst working for reputable international law firms.  If you are unable to speak Mandarin but have a good CV then there are still opportunities.  Approximately 20% of the vacancies GR Law currently handles do not require the ability to speak a local Asian language.
 
Hong Kong
 
Areas of demand include corporate M&A, banking and finance, securitisation and capital markets.
 
China - Beijing & Shanghai
 
Areas of demand include corporate M&A, banking and finance, projects, energy and resources and IT/IP.
 
Singapore
 
Popular areas of law include corporate/commercial, banking and finance, resources, projects and capital markets. 
 
Areas of demand include corporate M&A, banking and finance, securitisation and capital markets.
 
China - Beijing & Shanghai
 
Areas of demand include corporate M&A, banking and finance, projects, energy and resources and IT/IP.
 
Singapore
 
Popular areas of law include corporate/commercial, banking and finance, resources, projects and capital markets.