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Max Joite, LL.M. (The University of Hong Kong)

Senior Associate
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Contact
CMS Hasche Sigle, Hong Kong LLP
57/F, One Island East, 18, Westlands Road Taikoo Place, Quarry Bay
Hong Kong S.A.R.
Hong Kong
Languages German, English, Chinese, French

Max Joite represents clients in international arbitration (ICC, HKIAC, CIETAC) and litigation proceedings before German state courts, particularly in cases involving Asian parties. His practice covers a variety of contractual claims, including commercial disputes, post-M&A disputes and licence disputes, with industry expertise and experience in pharma/life sciences and international trade.

Max has previous experience in the corporate practice of CMS, advising medium-sized and listed companies on M&A, venture capital transactions, restructurings and corporate actions.

Max is a Registered Foreign Lawyer based in Hong Kong. He joined CMS in 2020.

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Education

  • 2019 - 2020: Chinese language studies at Beijing Foreign Studies University, funded by the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD)
  • 2019: Second German state examination in law
  • 2016 - 2019: Trainee lawyer in Berlin and Shanghai
  • 2015 - 2016: LL.M. with distinction from The University of Hong Kong
  • 2015: First German state examination in law
  • 2010 - 2014: Law studies at Bucerius Law School and The University of Hong Kong, funded by the German National Academic Foundation
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