John Brewer
John Brewer spent 25 years as in-house counsel and chief financial officer of companies listed in Hong Kong, London and New York before call to the Bar in 2002.
He specializes in companies & securities law and his practice also embraces
- Listing rules
- Takeovers & mergers codes
- Financial products & services
- Securitization & derivatives
- Tax appeals
- Disciplinary cases Ancillary relief in matrimonial cases, particularly offshore trust & company structures, family businesses
Publications
- The Law and Practice of Hong Kong Companies (Sweet & Maxwell, 3rd edition, 2017)
- Contributor to Hong Kong Company Law Looseleaf (LexisNexis)
- Contributor to Professional Conduct & Risk Management in Hong Kong (Sweet & Maxwell)
John Brewer
Tel: (+852) 2521-5544
Fax: (+852) 2524-5912
Email: john.brewer "at" pacificchambers.com
Called to the Bar: Hong Kong 2002
Education:
- 2002 - Postgraduate Certificate in Laws
- 1978 - LLB(Hons)
Professional Qualifications:
- 2002 - Barrister, Hong Kong SAR
- 1988 - Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Secretaries
Appointments:
- 2010 - 2013 - Disciplinary Tribunal Chairman, Hong Kong Institute of Chartered Secretaries
- 1998 - 2002 - Member, Law Reform Commission sub-committee on debt collection activities
- 1990 - 1999 - Member, Standing Committee on Company Law Reform
Practice Area(s):
Banking and Finance, Company and Securities, Commercial and Contract, Family, Disciplinary Proceedings, Tax.