Doing business in Asia: strategy, culture and legal essentials

How do you establish and grow in Asia, and set yourself up for success from day one? Bull invites you to a seminar featuring real-world cases and expert insights on China and Singapore.

We will cover business culture, key formalities, local hiring, and the critical legal and commercial decisions from market entry to scaling - with practical takeaways you can apply immediately.

Discover the program details, meet the speakers and secure your spot below. The seminar will be conducted in English. PS! Seats are limited.

Agenda

08:30 - 09:00: Doors open and breakfast is served

09:00 - 09:10: Welcome and introduction
-Kristian Foss, Advokatfirmaet Bull

09:10 - 09:30: Lessons from a Chinese-Norwegian business life in tech
-Haifeng Wu, Kongsberg Digital

09:30 - 09:55: How and why a Norwegian software company entered the Chinese market
-Shoaib Zafar, Northern.tech AS

09:55 - 10:20: Road to China – key lessons on doing business in China
-David Tang, Han Kun Law Offices

10:20 - 10:35: Break

10:35 - 11:00: Why Singapore is an ideal launchpad for Norwegian companies
-Azmul Haque, Collyer Law, Singapore

11:00 - 11:20: Legal homework for Norwegian companies expanding to Asia
-Kristian Foss, Advokatfirmaet Bull

11:20 - 12:00: Asia panel debate with all speakers, including Q&A
-Moderator: Hanna Beyer Olaussen, Advokatfirmaet Bull

Speakers of the day

Kristian Foss

Partner/lawyer in Advokatfirmaet Bull

Experienced IT and tech lawyer (25+ years). Specialist in contracting, negotiations, cybersecurity, data rights and privacy.

Haifeng Wu

Global Senior Vice President China, Kongsberg Digital

Extensive experience leading global business operations and projects, driving business development and cross-industry collaboration.

Shoaib Zafar

Head of Global Operations, Northern.tech AS

Computer scientist with 10+ years’ experience, leading international operations and regulatory work across Norway, China and the USA.

David Tang

Partner/Lawyer, Han Kun Law Offices

30+ years’ experience advising multinational clients on PRC corporate and cross-border M&A, with a focus on FDI, compliance, and data protection / cybersecurity.

Azmul Haque

Managing Director, Collyer Law, Singapore

Tri-qualified lawyer (England, India, Singapore) advising on cross-border corporate, technology and regulatory matters for emerging tech clients across Asia.

Hanna B. Olaussen

Partner/lawyer, Advokatfirmaet Bull

Tech lawyer with extensive experience in strategic advisory, contracts, M&A, disputes and IT procurement. Specialist in IP, marketing law, consumer protection and IT.