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事务所动向
A group of delegates from our firm, namely, James Jung, Tin-Lok Shea, John Kim, and MARTIN POLAINE, FCIArb FAIADR, recently attended the Inter-Pacific Bar Association (IPBA) Annual Conference in Chicago. The IPBA community has always been a collegiate and engaged group, and this year was no exception – the conference was a great opportunity to reconnect with familiar faces, exchange ideas, and build new connections across jurisdictions. The energy of the host city was on full display, from incisive keynote speeches and thoughtful panel discussions to a standout welcome reception at Wrigley Field, where the Cubs edged out the Dodgers (much to the disappointment of many Shohei Ohtani fans in attendance). We are proud to share that James Jung was announced as the Vice-President of the IPBA, with the 2027 conference planned to be hosted in Sydney (where he will officially become President). This is an enormous achievement culminating from years of dedication and contribution to the IPBA, and reflects James’ esteemed position within the IPBA community built upon the deep professional ties and friendships he has cultivated with colleagues from across the Asia-Pacific region. Tin-Lok Shea was also appointed as the IPBA Jurisdictional Council Member (JCM) for Australia, a senior leadership position representing the IPBA within the allocated jurisdiction. This is well deserved by Tin-Lok and his nomination was hugely supported by the IPBA Officers at the recent Council Meeting in Chicago. A huge congratulation to both James and Tin-Lok, who are looking forward to contributing to the IPBA’s mission of supporting legal development and collaboration of lawyers across the Asia-Pacific.
05 May 2025
事务所动向
H & H Lawyers recently co-hosted a seminar on Gold Coast, to speak about the laws surrounding cross-border inheritance between Australia and Japan. In collaboration with Japanese law firm Kensei Law Office, tax agents Yamada & Partners, and accountants Yoko Briese Accounting & Business Services, our team members Tin-Lok Shea and Daisuke Ueda explored the unique complexities that arise when family members or assets are spread across both countries. The seminar was an engaging and productive session, thanks to the contributions of our collaborators and attendees. We hope the session provided valuable insights for those with assets in both Australia and Japan, helping them understand how such cross-border issues may affect them. Inheritance is often not considered until it becomes necessary—this can make dealing with legal matters suddenly overwhelming and stressful, especially when navigating two different legal systems. Preparation and estate planning are essential to help avoid unnecessary stress and costs for loved ones. If you require guidance on any aspect of inheritance or estate planning, we encourage you to get in touch with us.
09 Apr 2025
事务所动向
Thank you The Japan Times for featuring our firm’s role in fostering stronger economic ties between Australia and Japan. This follows recent coverage of our firm in Korea’s Legal Times. With the Australian Government's announcement of the Future Made in Australia economic plan, we believe we are strategically well-positioned to serve as a bridge between Australia and the broader Asia-Pacific region. A strong and prosperous Australia is only possible through robust, mutually beneficial relationships with our Asian neighbours, and we are committed to strengthening these partnerships. We are seeing growing interest in Australia as a secure and forward-looking investment destination, particularly from Japan. Our bilingual Japan Desk team led by Yukio Hayashi and Tin-Lok Shea is well-equipped to provide comprehensive legal support, including corporate M&A, regulatory, compliance, dispute resolution, commercial contracts, employment, immigration, and foreign investment. We look forward to supporting both our existing and new clients in navigating the opportunities ahead in Australia. You can read the articlehere.
17 Feb 2025
研讨会
On 17 April 2024, H & H Lawyers hosted a seminar on the topic "Japan/Australia Cross-border Employment – Legal Issues for a Mobile Workforce"in collaboration withthe Australia-Japan Society of NSW Inc. (AJS-NSW). Our Tin-Lok Shea and Ueda Daisuke, and Ken Takahashi of Kensei Law Office (Kyoto), gave presentationsaddressingsome ofthe legal pitfalls arising from cross-border employment between Australia and Japan.It was particularly enlightening having Mr Takahashi provide his insights as Japan qualified lawyer ("bengoshi"). The seminar was well-attended by AJS members and generated plenty of discussions afterwards duringa networking session over cheeseandwine(handpicked by our very own sommelier, Ueda Daisuke).Since 1996, we have been advising many Australian and Japanese companies in relation to their inbound and outbound cross-border transactions across a wide range of industry and business sectors such as property, retail, biomedical, construction, energy, financial services, education, franchise, hospitality, mining and manufacturing.
22 Apr 2024
事务所动向
We are delighted to share with you that Tin-Lok Shea has been made Partner effective 8 December 2023. Tin-Lok began his journey with us during his law school days. His fluency in Japanese, as well as his innate understanding of both Australian and Japanese ways of conducting business and applying the law, have made him a valuable member of our firm. After graduating, Tin-Lok began his professional career at KPMG specialising in corporate tax for about 6 years. He then made a move to Deloitte advising clients in state taxes and FIRB matters. He was promoted to Account Director within 4 years there before making a big decision to return to H&H Lawyers in 2017. We were grateful for his return as our firm and clients immediately reaped the benefits of his skills and knowledge. He quickly made great contributions, looking after our clients in all facets of their legal needs. Tin-Lok’s legal expertise, especially in corporate and commercial matters, are second to none. He is in high demand for his calm yet determined approach in a number of litigious matters. One of Tin-Lok’s long-term clients sent us this meaningful message on his promotion to Partner: “Congratulations to Tin-Lok on his promotion to partner. He has been of enormous support to Kumon Australia for many years now, so much so, that we consider him a part of our team. We have been guided by his sage and expert advice on a wide range of matters. He provides thorough service and demonstrates genuine care and interest in our business. He is deserving of his success. We look forward to his ongoing support.” Being able to speak fluent Japanese has also been a great asset of Tin-Lok. He represents many Japanese corporate clients and advises them on setting up and operating their businesses in Australia. We look forward to witnessing Tin-Lok further cultivate our firm’s Japanese practice as he works closely with Mr Hayashi and the Japanese team. Tin-Lok’s temperament and meticulousness in his legal work also make him a popular senior lawyer and mentor in our firm. He has been instrumental in developing and helping our junior lawyers and staff achieve their potential. We wholeheartedly congratulate Tin-Lok on this well-earned promotion and look forward to his ongoing leadership in our corporate and commercial team and Japanese practice.
08 Dec 2023
法规更新
What is it and how do I apply for it? Background The Federal Government is in the process of rolling out the Modernising Business Registers (‘MBR’) program. The MBR will put together various ASIC registers and the Australian Business Register, and establish the new Australian Business Registry Services (ABRS) As a part of the MBR program, the Directors Identification Number (‘DIN’) is introduced. From November 2021, directors of a company, registered foreign company, registered Australian body or Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander corporation are required to apply for their DINs. When you need to apply You can apply for a DIN from November 2021. If you are planning on becoming a director, you can apply before you are appointed. When you must apply for your DIN depends on the date you become a director. Date you become a director Date you must apply On or before 31October 2021 By 30November 2022 Between 1November 2021 and 4April 2022 Within 28 days of the appointment From 5April 2022 Before appointment Please note that there may be civil or criminal penalties and/or you may be issued with an infringement notice if you do not meet your obligation to apply within the above timeframe. How do I apply for the DIN? Directors must apply for their DIN themselves because they need to verify their identity. No one can apply on their behalf. To apply for DIN, the most convenient way would be by using myGovID. The myGovID app is available from the Apple App Store or Google Play. Have your ID documents/information ready and follow through with the instructions within the app – you should be able to set up your myGovID without difficulties. If for some reason you cannot set up a myGovID, you may apply by phone or with a paper form. Once you have set up your myGovID, you can complete your application for a DIN online atABRS website What ID documents/information would I need to provide? To set up myGovID, you will needat least two of the followingAustralianidentity documents: driver’s licence or learner’s permit passport (not more than three years expired) birth certificate visa (using your foreign passport) citizenship certificate ImmiCard Medicare card. You will also need to have the following ID information that matches the information kept at the ATO: your tax file number (TFN) your residential address as held by the ATO information from two documents, such as: Bank account details Notice of assessment Super account details Dividend statement Centrelink payment summary PAYG payment summary I do not have sufficient ID documents/information. What do I do? If you are not an Australian citizen, non-resident director, the chances are that you do not have most of the abovementioned ID documents/information. If you do not have sufficient ID documents/information, you would have to apply with a paper form attachingcertified copiesof one primary and one secondary identity document. Primary documents Foreign birth certificate Foreign passport Secondary documents National photo identification card Foreign government identification Driver’s licence, as long as the licence address matches the address details on your application Marriage certificate, but if you use this document to verify your change of name, you can’t use it as a secondary document. If you have changed your name, you must provide another document showing the change, such as a: marriage certificate deed poll change of name certificate. Please note that if your identity documents are not written in English, you must arrange for them to be translated into English by an approved translation service (such as NAATI - National Accreditation Authority for Translators and Interpreters) and certified as a true and correct copy. How do I certify my documents outside Australia? The following people are authorised to certify your identity documents outside Australia: notary publics staff at your nearest Australian embassy, high commission or consulate, including consulates headed by Austrade honorary consuls. An authorised certifier must, in the presence of the applicant, certify that each copy is a true and correct copy of the original document. This involves: sighting the original document stamping, signing and annotating the copy of the identity document to state, ‘I have sighted the original document and certify this to be a true and correct copy of the original document sighted' initialling each page listing their name, date of certification, phone number and position. Disclaimer: The contents of this publication are general in nature and do not constitute legal advice. The information may have been obtained from external sources and we do not guarantee the accuracy or currency of the information at the date of publication or in the future. Please obtain legal advice specific to your circumstances before taking any action on matters discussed in this publication.
03 Nov 2021