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Admittedly Legal's Commercial Awareness Masterclass and Quarterly Updates

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This is an additional module to improve your competitiveness by developing your commercial awareness that is so sought after by top international law firms. Available only for Associate and Counsel members. Publishing dates of the quarterly updates: 1. Jul - Sep 2024 ed. — early Oct 24; 2. Oct - Dec 2024 ed. — early Jan 25; 3. Jan - Mar 2025 ed. — early Apr 25; 4. Apr - Jul 2025 ed. — early July 25.
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Contents

Admittedly Legal's Masterclass on Developing Your Commercial Awareness

Welcome to AL's Commercial Awareness Masterclass.

In this Commercial Awareness Masterclass, we will examine in detail what law firms are looking for in terms of commercial awareness, and how you can develop it on a day-to-day basis.

Commercial Awareness Masterclass — Introduction and Foreword
Part I — What is 'Commercial Awareness' and why is it important?
Part II — Commercial Awareness assessed
Part III — Demonstrating Commercial Awareness
Part IV — Knowledge check: key commercial and business concepts
Part V — Case study
Quiz

Admittedly Legal's Quarterly Commercial Awareness Update: July to September 2024 (available October 2024)

Tune in for the first edition of our Quarterly Commercial Awareness Update for the 2024-25 cohort of our Training Camp — available in October.

Introduction
At long last, a 50 basis points rate cut by the Feds! 🇺🇸
Stimulus package just in time for the 75th anniversary of the establishment of the PRC, propelling Chinese stocks to their best week in recent years
Escalating hostilities in the Middle East…
Harris v Trump - the gloves are off for a showdown in November 🥊
Tough times ahead for Chinese EVs?
Exodus of international law firms from China - the trend continues
The future of law firms’ business - a deep dive by the FT
Retirement? Not so fast (if you’re in China). 👴👵
China’s green transition
Hong Kong overtakes Singapore as Asia’s top financial centre

Admittedly Legal's Quarterly Commercial Awareness Update: October to December 2024 (available January 2025)

Tune in for the second edition of our Quarterly Commercial Awareness Update for the 2024-25 cohort of our Training Camp - available in January.

Introduction
Despite lingering concerns over inflation, the Fed cut rate by 25 basis points to close off the year. Further cuts expected in 2025.
Further stimulus packages from the Chinese government - will it finally turn the tide?
The greatest political comeback of all time? Trump wins to secure another four years in the White House. The threat of tariffs looms large over trading partners.
Hong Kong’s bid to become Asia’s top digital assets hub continues
Google faces further antitrust battles
TikTok banned from the US - how will this end?
Australia bans social media for under 16s
It's time to Shein: Shein considers London IPO, contemplating offer of less than 10% of company
Bitcoin reaches ATH after Trump's election win
FTX to repay creditors $1.19 for every dollar they owe

Admittedly Legal's Quarterly Commercial Awareness (Special) Update: January to May 2025 (available May 2025)

Tune in for the third edition of our Quarterly Commercial Awareness Update for the 2024-25 cohort of our Training Camp.

Introduction
Trump ascends to the throne and gets to work on his agenda
Chinese stocks rally as US stocks experience sell-off
(Trade) war is raging… US and China lock horns - who will blink first?
Price of US treasuries plummets — yield goes up.
US signs minerals deal with Ukraine, although the end to Russia’s special military operation seems no closer.
China releases growth target for coming year
DeepSeek’s success sparks sell-off of chip-related US stocks and challenges existing (Western) assumptions with the development models of AI
China turning back to its private tech sector?
US retreating from its leadership role in NATO, forcing European allies to increase spending on defense massively - bond market reacts; Euro rallies against the Dollar. German defense stocks.
DEI being cancelled by the Trump administration - large companies and US law firms follow suit
Feds hold steady with rates amidst ongoing uncertainty and concerns relating to stagflation
CK Hutchison deal to sell Panama port in the crosshair
BREAKING: US and China agree suspension of tariffs introduced since 2 April 2025.

Admittedly Legal's Quarterly Commercial Awareness Update: April to June 2025 (available July 2025)

Tune in for the fourth edition of our Quarterly Commercial Awareness Update for the 2024-25 cohort of our Training Camp - available in July.

Introduction
Say what? Signs of life for the HK IPO and China M&A market! 📈
Republicans managed to get President Trump’s “big, beautiful bill” passed through congress and the senate - now what? US debt levels are now a genuine concern.
Hong Kong working hard to be a leading hub for cryptoassets with the passing of the Stablecoins Bill
Latest on the US-China trade war
Powell holds interest rates steady amidst inflation and tariff concerns
Hong Kong finally introduces company redomiciliation regime
Hong Kong’s latest AI Policy: what employers must know about the new guidelines on use of generative AI
Latest economic figures from China paint a conflicting picture - headwinds remain

Admittedly Legal's Quarterly Commercial Awareness Update: July to September 2025 (available October 2025)

Tune in for the first edition of our Quarterly Commercial Awareness Update for the 2025-26 cohort of our Training Camp.

Introduction
Hong Kong on track to take the 2025 Global IPO crown 👑
Sino-US trade war picks up again
Finally a rate cut by the Feds… what’s next?
2025 Hong Kong Policy Address - key policies and plans
Global Antitrust Clampdown on Big Tech: Google and Apple Face Renewed Pressure in the US, EU, and UK
What is going on with the Chinese economy?
The EU and the US come together and agree to trade deal
International firms in Hong Kong continue to downsize
RMB-backed Stablecoins?
Doom and gloom in the Hong Kong commercial property market