The law firm of Elson Pow & Associates was established in December 1993, the founder having resigned from his position as a partner with a major international law firm.Elson Pow & Associates principally practises in commercial, corporate, real estate and immigration law with a special focus on business and clients emanating out of the Greater China region. The firm represents a number of Chinese government-owned and multi-national enterprises with significant business interests in Australia. As many of the firm's clients are from the Greater China region, Elson Pow & Associates has developed a special understanding of the business culture and practices prevalent in such businesses and in their home jurisdictions. The firm is also familiar with issues relating to Australian subsidiaries of overseas companies including the despatch of personnel to Australia and related issues. Elson Pow & Associates' mantle is to provide accurate, reliable, practical and comprehensible advice at the highest standard to clients, at all times focussing on the client's best interests. The firm does not hesitate to consult external legal and other specialists where situations demand.The principal of Elson Pow & Associates and several of its professional staff are fluent in Mandarin Chinese. This enhances the quality, effectiveness and speed of communications with clients from the Greater China region for whom English is a second language.