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John Kang, The Asian Lawyer

John Kang, The Asian Lawyer

John Kang covers the business of law in Asia and Australia from Hong Kong. Email him at [email protected].

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May 14, 2019 | International Edition

Osborne Clarke's India 'Best Friend' Firm Opens Delhi Office

The expansion of BTG Legal comes at a time of rising concern over protectionism in the country's legal market.

By John Kang, The Asian Lawyer

3 minute read

May 10, 2019 | International Edition

KPMG Law Leads Largest Investment in Australian Legaltech

KPMG Law has led a $3.26 million Series A investment in the legal automation company Plexus. It also is forming a strategic alliance with the company, allowing the accounting firm's legal arm to use Plexus' technology solution for its own clients.

By John Kang, The Asian Lawyer

3 minute read

May 10, 2019 | International Edition

Deloitte Hires Two More Zhong Lun Lawyers for Hong Kong Law Firm

Zhong Lun partner Victor Yang and senior consultant Eliza Chan will join J.E. Jamison & Co., reuniting with partners Peter Chen and Danny Lau, who made the same switch last month.

By John Kang, The Asian Lawyer

2 minute read

May 09, 2019 | International Edition

RPC's Asia Exodus Continues With Eight-Lawyer Disputes Departure in Singapore

Siraj Omar, a partner and disputes head of RPC's Singapore joint law venture, is joining Singaporean firm Drew & Napier. He is taking a seven-lawyer disputes team with him.

By John Kang, The Asian Lawyer

3 minute read

May 09, 2019 | Law.com

UK Law Firm's Asia Exodus Continues With Eight-Lawyer Departure in Singapore

Siraj Omar, a partner and disputes head of RPC's Singapore joint law venture, is joining Singaporean firm Drew & Napier. He is taking a seven-lawyer disputes team with him.

By John Kang, The Asian Lawyer

3 minute read

May 09, 2019 | International Edition

UK's RPC Looks to Rebuild As Eight-Lawyer Disputes Team Leaves in Singapore

Siraj Omar, a partner and disputes head of RPC's Singapore joint law venture, is joining Singaporean firm Drew & Napier. He is taking a seven-lawyer disputes team with him.

By John Kang, The Asian Lawyer

3 minute read

May 09, 2019 | International Edition

Clifford Chance Selects First Company For Global Innovation Lab

Taiger will work with Clifford Chance to lower costs by making resource-intensive legal processes more efficient.

By John Kang, The Asian Lawyer

3 minute read

May 09, 2019 | International Edition

Australia's AMP Appoints Ex-King & Wood Mallesons Lawyer as General Counsel

Marissa Bendyk joins Australia's largest wealth management company as general counsel for corporate and governance, coming from gas pipeline operator APA Group.

By John Kang, The Asian Lawyer

3 minute read

May 09, 2019 | International Edition

Australia's AMP Appoints Ex-King & Wood Mallesons Lawyer as General Counsel

Marissa Bendyk joins Australia's largest wealth management company as general counsel for corporate and governance, coming from gas pipeline operator APA Group.

By John Kang, The Asian Lawyer

3 minute read

May 08, 2019 | International Edition

Pinsent Masons Makes First Australia Leadership Change, Creates Management Team

David Rennick, who launched Pinsent Masons' Australia practice in 2015, is succeeded as Australia head by Melbourne office head Matthew Croagh.

By John Kang, The Asian Lawyer

4 minute read