POSIT LAOHAPHAN

Partner

Latham & Watkins

Professional Experience:

Posit has been a practicing attorney since 2001. He started his career in New York, and relocated to Hong Kong seven years ago.

As a partner at Latham & Watkins, one of the largest global law firms, Posit is currently Head of Latham’s Asia Structured Finance and Derivatives Practice, as well as Head of Latham’s Thailand Practice. He was previously co-chair of Latham’s Financial Institutions Group.

His practice focuses on representing financial institutions and other large corporates on various complex cross-border corporate and finance matters. He brings to his role an ability to work across multiple legal jurisdictions as well as cultures and societies.

Through Latham & Watkins, Posit has been a strong supporter of human rights work through pro bono services for the Justice Centre of Hong Kong and Liberty Asia. His work has contributed to Latham being awarded the Distinguished Pro Bono Law Firm from the Law Society of Hong Kong in 2016.

Voluntary Contributions to Hong Kong:

• Pro bono legal adviser, Justice Center of Hong Kong, 2011-2018.

• Pro bono legal adviser, Liberty Asia, 2015-2018.

• Pro bono legal adviser, PILNET (Global Network for Public Interest, 2011-2018.

Quote from Spencer Stuart Hong Kong:

Posit is a highly accomplished and intelligent lawyer. In addition to his extensive work in human rights, we are keen to see Posit continue to develop as an ambassador for the ethnic minority community in Hong Kong.

Ethnicity:

Gender: Male

No. of years in Hong Kong: 17

Cantonese Speaking:

Can say basic words. E.g. Give taxi directions

Cantonese Understanding:

A few words only