Doing business in ASEAN 25 june 2015 twitter: @techlawnz.
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our interest in ASEAN
already helping clients with business dealings in ASEAN
moving from component or ingredient supply to end products
vibrant tech sector with good seed and venture capital
hiring lawyers with ASEAN language skills so – why not make it a feature of our business?
our breakthrough
contacted by senior lawyer in Singapore keen to move to NZ and build an ASEAN
focused tech practice NZ location not a barrier to work extensive Skype and email chats – felt like we
were internet dating
helping NZ companies in ASEAN
assisting tech companies setting up operations in Indonesia, Thailand and
Singapore looking at possible acquisition in the Philippines
introducing early stage tech companies to potential investors
making introductions to tech incubators and journalists
advising ASEAN clients
drafting standard terms of business for ecommerce companies
drafting website terms of use and privacy policies preparing ESOP documentation advising on VC investment deals acting on several small acquisitions
pluses great to be able to apply our skills on international
work widening our experience benefits our NZ clients NZ charge out rates are competitive prompt payers give credit/make referrals
minuses onerous NZ qualification requirements very competitive sector challenging to keep current in a very dynamic
market
what next?
travelling frequently to Singapore and beyond bringing VCs and tech entrepreneurs to NZ building our ASEAN social media presence encouraging staff to consider ASEAN as an OE
destination
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