International Lawyers
in Europe and Asia
About
Our firm
We are an independent law firm specializing in legal services for foreign investors doing business in Asia.
Through our presence in China, Hong Kong and Thailand or South East Asia, we deliver local expertise with a global perspective.
Friedland was founded by lawyers who worked together for over 20 years, having previously practiced at leading international firms in Asia and France.
We decided to pool our skills and expertise within a human-sized structure, allowing better monitoring of projects and closer relationships with clients.
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Our team
United by Excellence
Bastien Trelcat
Partner
Bastien Trelcat is an experienced international lawyer specializing in investment immigration, corporate law, and cross-border transactions. Admitted to the Paris Bar in 2004, he holds a Master’s in Business Law and Corporate Taxation from Aix-Marseille University and an LL.M. in International Business Law from City University of Hong Kong.
Matthieu Bonnici
Partner
Matthieu Bonnici is an international lawyer with over 15 years of experience advising clients on investments and operations in China, Hong Kong, and Southeast Asia. Specializing in M&A, corporate restructuring, regulatory compliance, and dispute resolution, Matthieu focuses on technology-driven industries. He also advises startups and entrepreneurs on structuring, operations, and fundraising.
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News
latest Updates
Vietnam’s Securities Law Amendments Effective 2025: Key Changes and Business Implications
Effective Date and Overview: Vietnam’s National Assembly passed Law No. 56/2024/QH15 on November 29, 2024, introducing significant amendments to the Securities Law (2019) and related laws.
Top Employment Law Insights from 5 New PRC Labor Dispute Cases (April 2025)
On 16 April 2025, China’s Supreme People’s Court (SPC) and the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security jointly released five typical labor
Hong Kong’s New Re-domiciliation Regime for Foreign Companies (Cap. 622)
A new court-free re-domiciliation regime allows eligible foreign companies to relocate their place of incorporation to Hong Kong