Oops They Did It Again: Mayer Brown’s Debacle in Hong Kong (1)

Update: About 24 hours after the publication of this column, Mayer Brown announced that it has withdrawn from its representation of University of Hong Kong in this matter. “Going forward, Mayer Brown will not be representing its long-time client in this matter. We have no further comment,” the firm said in a statement, according to The Washington Post.

My job wouldn’t be nearly as fun if big, powerful law firms didn’t keep tripping over themselves.

This time, it’s Mayer Brown that’s up for the “what the hell were they thinking” award. Just a few days ago, it interjected itself in ...