Elizabeth Broomhall In Hong Kong

June 12, 2014 | International Edition

Herbert Smith Freehills (HSF) has reshuffled its China management team with the appointment of former London disputes partner Julian Copeman as Greater China head in the place of former chief Justin D'Agostino.

By Elizabeth Broomhall in Hong Kong

2 minute read

June 12, 2014 | International Edition

Squire Patton Boggs has announced its first new partner since the merger of Squire Sanders and Patton Boggs, which went live on June 1, with the appointment Li Hua in Beijing from French firm Gide Loyrette Nouel.

By Elizabeth Broomhall in Hong Kong

6 minute read

June 12, 2014 | International Edition

Clifford Chance's headquarters in Canary Wharf is set to be acquired by China Life in a £780m deal, it has been reported.

By Elizabeth Broomhall in Hong Kong

2 minute read

June 12, 2014 | International Edition

When Davis Polk & Wardwell hired Clifford Chance disputes partner Martin Rogers in December 2012, it surprised Hong Kong's legal community.

By Elizabeth Broomhall in Hong Kong

16 minute read

June 12, 2014 | International Edition

Simpson Thacher & Bartlett is acting opposite Skadden Arps Slate Meagher & Flom on what has been dubbed the biggest acquisition by a Chinese internet company in history - Alibaba's buyout of mobile browser UCWeb.

By Elizabeth Broomhall in Hong Kong

2 minute read

June 09, 2014 | International Edition

Two high profile corporate partners from King & Wood Mallesons' (KWM) Hong Kong office are to leave the firm to set up their own boutique.

By Elizabeth Broomhall in Hong Kong

3 minute read

June 05, 2014 | International Edition

Simmons & Simmons is looking to launch a joint law venture (JLV) in Singapore before the end of this year as a number of international firms continue to eye similar options in the city state.

By Elizabeth Broomhall in Hong Kong

4 minute read

June 04, 2014 | International Edition

Eversheds has joined the list of firms taking a lead role on the £16bn Hinkley Point C nuclear power station, advising stated-owned China National Nuclear Corporation (CNNC) on its investment.

By Elizabeth Broomhall in Hong Kong

3 minute read

June 03, 2014 | International Edition

Allen & Overy's (A&O's) Vietnam managing partner Dao Nguyen has left the firm, to be replaced by project finance and ex-Tokyo partner Adam Moncrieff.

By Elizabeth Broomhall in Hong Kong

2 minute read

May 29, 2014 | International Edition

As FOX International Channels Asia prepares to shake-up its legal adviser line-up, recently appointed GC Francis Chang talks to Elizabeth Broomhall...

By Elizabeth Broomhall in Hong Kong

9 minute read