John Kang covers the business of law in Asia and Australia from Hong Kong. Email him at [email protected].
November 26, 2019 | International Edition
Linklaters Lands Restructuring Partner in Singapore From DLA PiperAndrew Payne is the second restructuring partner in Asia to depart DLA Piper this month.
By John Kang, The Asian Lawyer
2 minute read
November 26, 2019 | International Edition
Squire Patton Boggs Launches Commodities and Shipping Group With Partner Duo From Reed SmithBarry Stimpson and Jessica Kenworthy join Squire's Singapore office.
By John Kang, The Asian Lawyer
3 minute read
November 22, 2019 | International Edition
Pinsent Masons Names Singapore Partner as Global Infrastructure HeadSingapore-based Asia head Ian Laing succeeds London-based Richard Laudy.
By John Kang, The Asian Lawyer
2 minute read
November 22, 2019 | International Edition
Watson Farley Adds Corporate Partner in SingaporeIvy Liu joins from the Southeast Asian firm DFDL, where she was a partner and China desk head in the firm's Bangkok office.
By John Kang, The Asian Lawyer
2 minute read
November 21, 2019 | International Edition
Perkins Coie Expands in China With Launch of an IP AgencyThe firm's expansion in China sets it apart from its U.S. peers, some of which have pulled out of China in recent years.
By John Kang, The Asian Lawyer
3 minute read
November 21, 2019 | International Edition
Morrison & Foerster Nabs Latham M&A Partner in TokyoThe hire of Nozomi Oda helps cover the three-partner team departure to Latham earlier this year.
By John Kang, The Asian Lawyer
3 minute read
November 20, 2019 | International Edition
Ince Gordon Dadds in Growth Mode in Greater ChinaThe growth is led by the firm's new Greater China head—Paul Ho.
By John Kang, The Asian Lawyer
6 minute read
November 19, 2019 | International Edition
Hong Kong Court Extends Ban on Online Content That 'Incites Violence'The ruling raises questions about government efforts to place restraints on speech in Hong Kong, where online censorship has not previously been an issue.
By John Kang, The Asian Lawyer
3 minute read
November 18, 2019 | International Edition
White & Case Rebuilds in SeoulWon Sun Jung joins as a local partner—the latest effort by White & Case to rebuild its Seoul office after losing three partners in the past year.
By John Kang, The Asian Lawyer
3 minute read
November 15, 2019 | International Edition
China's Yingke Opens Office in SeoulYingke, the second-largest firm in the world, is the second Chinese firm to open an office in South Korea.
By John Kang, The Asian Lawyer
3 minute read
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