George Ribeiro | Partner
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George Anthony Ribeiro is one of the founding partners of Ribeiro Hui.
George’s considerable experience and major practice areas cover:
Direct China investment
Mergers & acquisitions
Group restructure for tax/costs/operational efficiency
Regulatory compliance
Tax and multi-forum litigation (including on joint venture agreements, regional distribution agreements, intellectual property rights enforcement, management officers’ liability, white collar crime and related injunctive, asset tracing and property preservation remedies)
George has advised clients on numerous aspects of the law and practice in conducting business in Greater China, and with delivery of tailored solutions to achieve objectives.
He has consistently been identified as one of Asia’s Leading Lawyers in the Asia Leading Lawyers Annual Survey. Due to his immense breadth of Greater China law and practice garnished from his over 30 years of practical experience, he has been invited to give speeches on Greater China law and practice at international conferences.
George was the Co-Chair of the International Bar Association International Sales Committee for 2018-2020 and has held various offices at international legal associations such as the IBA, INTA and IPBA. He was appointed as a Notary Public in Hong Kong in 2020.
George is fluent in English and Cantonese.
Activities & Accreditations
International Bar Association (IBA)
Member of International Commerce and Distribution Committee Advisory Board (2022-2023)
Co-Chair of International Commerce and Distribution Committee (2019-2020)
Senior Vice-Chair of International Sales Committee (2017-2018)
Vice-Chair of International Sales Committee (2015-2016)
Website Vice Officer, International Sales Committee (2013-2014)
Chair of Complex Acquisitions Subcommittee (2011-2012)
Scholarship Officer (2009)
Chair of Complex Acquisitions, International Sales Committee (2007-2008)
Publications Officer, Business Organizations (2007-2008)
International Trademark Association (INTA)
Committee of Harmonization of Trademark Law and Practice (2014-2016)
Inter-Pacific Bar Association (IPBA)
Chair of Tax Law Committee (2008-2009)
Publications
2019 - The Franchising Global Guide published by Thomson Reuters - Author of China Chapter
2019 - Distribution & Agency published by Law Business Research Ltd. - Co-author of China Chapters
2017 - Corporate Governance & Directors’ Duties Global Guide 2017 published by Thomson Reuters - Co-author of China Chapters
2017 - Distribution & Agency 2017 published by Law Business Research Ltd. - Co-author of China Chapters
2015 - Corporate Governance International Series(2nd Edition) published by Thomson Reuters - Co-author of Hong Kong Chapter
2013 - Pensions & Retirement Plans 2013 published by Law Business Research Ltd. - Author of Hong Kong Chapter
2009 - Outsourcing Contracts – A practical Guide(3rd Edition) published by City & Financial Publishing - Author of China Chapter
Speeches in International Conferences:
Inter-Pacific Bar Association, Virtual Conference 2021 - Digitalization Changes in the World - How does it change the Tax World?
International Bar Association, Annual Meeting, 2020, Miami - Domestic Relations in International Sales
International Bar Association, Annual Meeting, 2014, Tokyo - China: dealing with challenges
International Bar Association, Annual Meeting, 2014, Tokyo - Asia goes West: Asian investments in the countries of the Mediterranean Union - option and challenges
International Bar Association, Annual Meeting, 2013, India - Import and Export Regulations and Duties
International Bar Association, Annual Meeting, 2013, India - The New Asian Market
International Bar Association, Annual Meeting, 2010, Vancouver - Trade related developments in the Pacific Rim
International Bar Association, Annual Meeting, 2010, Vancouver - Immigration and employment issues in a M&A cross-border transaction