John Kang, The Asian Lawyer
John Kang covers the business of law in Asia and Australia from Hong Kong. Email him at [email protected].
October 30, 2019 | International Edition
Another Senior Singapore Lawyer Leaves Ince Gordon DaddsDisputes partner Nicholas Lum will join Clyde & Co in December.
By John Kang, The Asian Lawyer
2 minute read
October 28, 2019 | International Edition
Asia Deal Digest: October 2019• White & Case represents U.S.-based Sempra Energy on two deals worth a combined $5.8 billion to Chinese companies. • Davis Polk, Debevoise on a $3 billion Japanese outbound aircrafting leasing deal. • Latham, Allen & Overy and White & Case on a $1.6 billion Thai IPO.
By John Kang, The Asian Lawyer
8 minute read
October 25, 2019 | International Edition
Herbert Smith Freehills Wins First Arbitration Under Korea-US Free Trade AgreementThe case marked the first time an arbitral tribunal interpreted what is considered an investment under the seven-year-old trade agreement.
By John Kang, The Asian Lawyer
3 minute read
October 24, 2019 | International Edition
IP Firm Rouse Launches in ShenzhenThe office in the Chinese technology hub, located close to Hong Kong, is Rouse's fifth in China.
By John Kang, The Asian Lawyer
3 minute read
October 23, 2019 | International Edition
Norton Rose Fulbright Adds M&A Partner in TokyoIsamu Inohara joins after more than 14 years at Morrison & Foerster.
By John Kang, The Asian Lawyer
3 minute read
October 22, 2019 | International Edition
Japan's Nagashima Ohno & Tsunematsu Enters Legaltech AllianceThe top Japanese firm formed an alliance and is investing $7 million in MNTSQ, an 11-month-old legaltech startup.
By John Kang, The Asian Lawyer
3 minute read
October 21, 2019 | International Edition
Paul Weiss, White & Case on $2B Chinese Outbound Energy Deal with Chilean CompanyChina's State Grid International Development is acquiring one of the largest electricity distributors in Chile.
By John Kang, The Asian Lawyer
2 minute read
October 21, 2019 | International Edition
Herbert Smith Freehills Chinese Associate Firm Adds Disputes Partner From King & Wood MallesonsCathy Liu joins Shanghai-based Kewei Law Firm, which formed a joint operation with Herbert Smith Freehills in August.
By John Kang, The Asian Lawyer
2 minute read
October 21, 2019 | International Edition
Prominent Hong Kong IPO Lawyer Leaves Skadden to Write Book About Hong Kong ProtestsAntony Dapiran, also a former Davis Polk partner, will publish a book about the ongoing anti-government protest in Hong Kong early next year.
By John Kang, The Asian Lawyer
3 minute read
October 17, 2019 | International Edition
Paul Weiss, Baker McKenzie Handle $2B Chinese Retail DealWumart supermarket chain operator Wumei is acquiring the Chinese business of Germany's Metro.
By John Kang, The Asian Lawyer
2 minute read
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