John Kang, The Asian Lawyer
John Kang covers the business of law in Asia and Australia from Hong Kong. Email him at [email protected].
April 24, 2019 | Law.com
Big Four's EY Law Has Big Plans in AsiaThe accounting giant has spent the past 12 months building up legal offerings across Asia — and EY Law is eyeing even more growth in the region.
By John Kang, The Asian Lawyer
5 minute read
April 23, 2019 | International Edition
Baker McKenzie Adds Allen & Overy Finance Lawyer in SingaporeKunal Katre, who joins Baker McKenzie Wong & Leow as a local principal, is the latest in a string of India specialists to leave the Magic Circle firm in Asia.
By John Kang, The Asian Lawyer
2 minute read
April 23, 2019 | International Edition
Morgan Lewis Continues Singapore Growth With Funds HireJoel Seow joins Morgan Lewis Stamford after just four months as a legal consultant at an alternative investment management firm based in Singapore.
By John Kang, The Asian Lawyer
2 minute read
April 18, 2019 | International Edition
Nearly Half of Australian GCs Expect 2019 Budget Cuts, Invest More in Efficiency, Survey SaysGlobally, 24 percent of the 1,703 respondents said they expect cuts, while in the U.S., 26 percent of 408 respondents foresaw budget cuts. The rate in China was 14 percent based on 56 respondents.
By John Kang, The Asian Lawyer
2 minute read
April 18, 2019 | International Edition
Nearly Half of Australian GCs Expect 2019 Budget Cuts, Invest More in Efficiency, Survey SaysGlobally, 24 percent of the 1,703 respondents said they expect cuts, while in the U.S., 26 percent of 408 respondents foresaw budget cuts. The rate in China was 14 percent based on 56 respondents.
By John Kang, The Asian Lawyer
2 minute read
April 17, 2019 | International Edition
Clyde & Co China Construction Head to Launch Own Firm in Hong KongIan Cocking will leave the firm to launch his own practice with former construction partner Dennis Wong, who left Clyde & Co in December.
By John Kang, The Asian Lawyer
3 minute read
April 16, 2019 | International Edition
DLA Piper Hires Projects Partner in Brisbane From King & Wood MallesonsFormer King & Wood Mallesons senior associate Tom Fotheringham joins DLA Piper as a partner after six years with the firm.
By John Kang, The Asian Lawyer
2 minute read
April 16, 2019 | International Edition
Eversheds Adds Hong Kong Technology Practice Leader From Big Four's PwCRhys McWhirter leaves PwC's Hong Kong affiliate law firm Tiang & Partners—part of the first string of departures from the firm since its 2017 launch and aggressive expansion last year.
By John Kang, The Asian Lawyer
2 minute read
April 16, 2019 | International Edition
Eversheds Adds Hong Kong Technology Practice Leader From Big Four's PwCRhys McWhirter leaves PwC's Hong Kong affiliate law firm Tiang & Partners—part of the first string of departures from the firm since its 2017 launch and aggressive expansion last year.
By John Kang, The Asian Lawyer
2 minute read
April 15, 2019 | International Edition
Addleshaws Rebuilds Hong Kong Disputes Practice With Locke Lord PartnerRonald Sum will leave the U.S. firm, where he's regional head of arbitration, to lead the U.K. firm's disputes practice in Hong Kong with his team, which includes of counsel Daniel Lee and associate Beryl Wu.
By John Kang, The Asian Lawyer
3 minute read
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