Asian Lawyer
June 11, 2019 | International Edition
Top Australia-Listed Plaintiffs Law Firms Discussed Merger, Report SaysShine Lawyers and Slater and Gordon discussed a possible merger about two weeks ago, although the two firms deny such a transaction is currently under consideration.
By John Kang, The Asian Lawyer
2 minute read
June 11, 2019 | International Edition
UK Firms' Seoul Offices Safe as Britain Signs Trade Deal With KoreaFour U.K. firms in Seoul would have had to temporarily close their offices if Britain left the European Union without a separate free trade agreement with Korea.
By John Kang, The Asian Lawyer
3 minute read
June 10, 2019 | International Edition
Former Hogan Lovells Perth Partner Moves In-HouseEnergy and resources specialist Ian Gordon joins Perth-based oil and gas explorer and producer INPEX Australia as general counsel.
By John Kang, The Asian Lawyer
2 minute read
June 10, 2019 | International Edition
Former Baker McKenzie Bangkok Partner Launches Consulting FirmDisputes specialist Timothy Breier leaves Baker McKenzie's office in the Thai capital after almost two decades with the firm.
By John Kang, The Asian Lawyer
2 minute read
June 10, 2019 | International Edition
Lawyers March as Hong Kong Stands in Defiance of China Extradition LawThe proposed law, which would allow China to extradite individuals from Hong Kong, has increased fears that China is gradually eroding Hong Kong's freedoms and independence.
By Law.com / The Asian Lawyer
4 minute read
June 06, 2019 | International Edition
Eversheds Sutherland Hires First Singapore Partner Since Harry Elias MergerBanking and financial services partner Gerard Ng joins Eversheds Harry Elias after six years with RHTLaw Taylor Wessing.
By John Kang, The Asian Lawyer
2 minute read
June 06, 2019 | International Edition
Singapore Steps Up Legaltech Push With Asia's First Startup AcceleratorThe accelerator, known as GLIDE, is accepting applications from legal tech startups around the world.
By John Kang, The Asian Lawyer
4 minute read
June 05, 2019 | International Edition
Squire Patton Boggs Snaps Up Property Partner in Perth From Australian FirmMichael Swift joins from energy and resources boutique Allion Partners, where he served as principal-in-charge of the Perth office and property practice group head.
By John Kang, The Asian Lawyer
2 minute read
June 05, 2019 | International Edition
Former Hogan Lovells Tokyo Partner Joins Japan's TMILisa Yano, who also served as Tokyo managing partner for Morgan, Lewis & Bockius and Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison, joins one of Japan's largest firms.
By John Kang, The Asian Lawyer
2 minute read
June 04, 2019 | International Edition
K&L Gates Australia Departures Continue as Melbourne, Perth Partners LeaveMelbourne-based IP partner Steven Wulff joins Mills Oakley while corporate partner Eric Fethers in Perth launches his own practice.
By John Kang, The Asian Lawyer
3 minute read
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