Asian Lawyer
April 13, 2019 | International Edition
Why Are International Law Firms Hiring More Regulatory Lawyers in Hong Kong?There has been an overall reduction of work related to Hong Kong's Securities and Futures Commission in recent years. But lawyers are still finding a few silver linings.
By John Kang, The Asian Lawyer
8 minute read
April 12, 2019 | International Edition
Another Orrick Tokyo Partner Leaves to Launch Own FirmIntellectual property partner David Case leaves Orrick's Tokyo office after six years with the firm to launch Asia Pacific Law.
By John Kang, The Asian Lawyer
2 minute read
April 10, 2019 | International Edition
China's Jingtian & Gongcheng to Launch Hong Kong Disputes Practice With RPC DuoPartner Gary Yin and senior consultant Ben Yates will join the Chinese firm as partners. Yin will launch and lead the disputes practice at Jingtian's Hong Kong office, which currently focuses on initial public offerings.
By John Kang, The Asian Lawyer
3 minute read
April 09, 2019 | International Edition
JunHe Hires Han Kun Capital Markets Partner in Hong KongYe Yurong leaves Miao & Co., Han Kun's Hong Kong association, a little more than two years after she joined from King & Wood Mallesons.
By John Kang, The Asian Lawyer
2 minute read
April 08, 2019 | International Edition
K&L Gates Loses Four-Lawyer Brisbane Real Estate Team, Sydney Duo to Australian FirmsThe Brisbane real estate team, led by partner Warren Denny, joins Piper Alderman while Sydney-based intellectual property partners Simone Mitchell and Nigel Lokan move to MinterEllison.
By John Kang, The Asian Lawyer
3 minute read
April 08, 2019 | International Edition
Australia's Mills Oakley Recruits Former PwC Lawyers as PartnersFormer PwC directors Shaun Whittaker and Tony Rutherford join Mills Oakley as partners in Melbourne—the latest in the battle for talent between the Big Four accounting firms and law firms in Australia.
By John Kang, The Asian Lawyer
2 minute read
April 08, 2019 | International Edition
Davis Polk Hong Kong Partner Moves In-House to Flagship Airline Cathay PacificCathay Pacific said it is strengthening its risk management capabilities as threats from strategic and regulatory risks are increasing. Last year, it suffered the biggest data breach ever in the airline industry.
By John Kang, The Asian Lawyer
3 minute read
April 08, 2019 | International Edition
Davis Polk Hong Kong Partner Moves In-House to Flagship Airline Cathay PacificCathay Pacific said it is strengthening its risk management capabilities as threats from strategic and regulatory risks are increasing. Last year, it suffered the biggest data breach ever in the airline industry.
By John Kang, The Asian Lawyer
3 minute read
April 04, 2019 | International Edition
Asian Law Firms Lead 2019 Q1 Asia M&A ActivityIndia's AZB & Partners tops the lists; and Singapore's WongPartnership and Allen & Gledhill are among the top five legal advisers by deal value in the first quarter of 2019 thanks to their roles on a $4.4 billion real estate deal.
By John Kang, The Asian Lawyer
4 minute read
April 04, 2019 | Legaltech News
US Government Pressures Chinese Company to Sell Grindr Over National Security RisksShenzhen-listed Kunlun said that it is negotiating with CFIUS over its ownership of Grindr, but has not reached an agreement.
By Anna Zhang, The Asian Lawyer
3 minute read
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