Elizabeth Broomhall In Hong Kong

October 07, 2014 | International Edition

Simpson Thacher & Bartlett has taken the lead role on the sale of New York's most iconic hotel, the Waldorf Astoria, to Chinese outfit Anbang Insurance Group, for a record $1.95bn (£1.22bn).

By Elizabeth Broomhall in Hong Kong

2 minute read

October 06, 2014 | International Edition

Former Milbank partner Dieter Yih has re-joined prior colleagues and ex-King & Wood Mallesons duo Larry Kwok and Conrad Chan in setting up a new boutique Hong Kong law firm.

By Elizabeth Broomhall in Hong Kong

2 minute read

October 03, 2014 | International Edition

Ernst & Young (EY) has entered Singapore's legal services market through an alliance with local outfit PK Wong & Associates.

By Elizabeth Broomhall in Hong Kong

2 minute read

September 30, 2014 | International Edition

Norton Rose Fulbright is to close its office in Australian capital Canberra by the end of the year.

By Elizabeth Broomhall in Hong Kong

2 minute read

September 29, 2014 | International Edition

Debevoise & Plimpton is to offer local law advice in Hong Kong from next month, after two decades of operating as an international legal practice.

By Elizabeth Broomhall in Hong Kong

2 minute read

September 28, 2014 | International Edition

Hong Kong's business community is facing potential disruption this week due to mass pro-democracy protests taking place in the city's central business district and surrounding areas.

By Elizabeth Broomhall in Hong Kong

2 minute read

September 25, 2014 | International Edition

Herbert Smith's former Asia practice head Ashley Alder has been re-appointed as chief executive officer of Hong Kong's securities regulator, the Securities & Futures Commission (SFC), for another three-year term.

By Elizabeth Broomhall in Hong Kong

2 minute read

September 25, 2014 | International Edition

CBRE's deputy chief ethics and compliance officer and former legal head for Asia, Sophia PK Yap, talks to Elizabeth Broomhall about juggling global regulators, family life and knee injuries

By Elizabeth Broomhall in Hong Kong

9 minute read

September 25, 2014 | International Edition

Kirkland & Ellis has boosted its Asia funds team with the addition of two new partners in Hong Kong.

By Elizabeth Broomhall in Hong Kong

2 minute read

September 22, 2014 | International Edition

Clyde & Co is to formally integrate with its affiliate firm in Saudi Arabian capital Riyadh, making it the second international outfit to launch a Saudi and foreign-owned company in the Kingdom.

By Elizabeth Broomhall in Hong Kong

3 minute read