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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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April 15, 2019 | International Edition

Wilson Sonsini Snaps Up Kirkland Capital Markets Partner in Hong Kong

Wanda Woo joins Wilson Sonsini a month after the firm lost capital markets partner Khoon Jin Tan to Winston & Strawn.

By John Kang, The Asian Lawyer

2 minute read

April 13, 2019 | International Edition

Why Are International Law Firms Hiring More Regulatory Lawyers in Hong Kong?

There has been an overall reduction of work related to Hong Kong's Securities and Futures Commission in recent years. But lawyers are still finding a few silver linings.

By John Kang, The Asian Lawyer

8 minute read

April 13, 2019 | International Edition

Why Are International Law Firms Hiring More Regulatory Lawyers in Hong Kong?

There has been an overall reduction of work related to Hong Kong's Securities and Futures Commission in recent years. But lawyers are still finding a few silver linings.

By John Kang, The Asian Lawyer

8 minute read

April 12, 2019 | International Edition

Another Orrick Tokyo Partner Leaves to Launch Own Firm

Intellectual property partner David Case leaves Orrick's Tokyo office after six years with the firm to launch Asia Pacific Law.

By John Kang, The Asian Lawyer

2 minute read

April 10, 2019 | International Edition

China's Jingtian & Gongcheng to Launch Hong Kong Disputes Practice With RPC Duo

Partner Gary Yin and senior consultant Ben Yates will join the Chinese firm as partners. Yin will launch and lead the disputes practice at Jingtian's Hong Kong office, which currently focuses on initial public offerings.

By John Kang, The Asian Lawyer

3 minute read

April 09, 2019 | International Edition

JunHe Hires Han Kun Capital Markets Partner in Hong Kong

Ye Yurong leaves Miao & Co., Han Kun's Hong Kong association, a little more than two years after she joined from King & Wood Mallesons.

By John Kang, The Asian Lawyer

2 minute read

April 08, 2019 | International Edition

K&L Gates Loses Four-Lawyer Brisbane Real Estate Team, Sydney Duo to Australian Firms

The Brisbane real estate team, led by partner Warren Denny, joins Piper Alderman while Sydney-based intellectual property partners Simone Mitchell and Nigel Lokan move to MinterEllison.

By John Kang, The Asian Lawyer

3 minute read

April 08, 2019 | International Edition

Australia's Mills Oakley Recruits Former PwC Lawyers as Partners

Former PwC directors Shaun Whittaker and Tony Rutherford join Mills Oakley as partners in Melbourne—the latest in the battle for talent between the Big Four accounting firms and law firms in Australia.

By John Kang, The Asian Lawyer

2 minute read

April 08, 2019 | International Edition

Davis Polk Hong Kong Partner Moves In-House to Flagship Airline Cathay Pacific

Cathay Pacific said it is strengthening its risk management capabilities as threats from strategic and regulatory risks are increasing. Last year, it suffered the biggest data breach ever in the airline industry.

By John Kang, The Asian Lawyer

3 minute read

April 08, 2019 | International Edition

Davis Polk Hong Kong Partner Moves In-House to Flagship Airline Cathay Pacific

Cathay Pacific said it is strengthening its risk management capabilities as threats from strategic and regulatory risks are increasing. Last year, it suffered the biggest data breach ever in the airline industry.

By John Kang, The Asian Lawyer

3 minute read