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 04, 2019 | International Edition
Asian Law Firms Lead 2019 Q1 Asia M&A ActivityIndia's AZB & Partners tops the lists; and Singapore's WongPartnership and Allen & Gledhill are among the top five legal advisers by deal value in the first quarter of 2019 thanks to their roles on a $4.4 billion real estate deal.
By John Kang, The Asian Lawyer
4 minute read
April 02, 2019 | International Edition
Dentons Absorbs Australian Firm Gadens' Adelaide BranchAll but one of the 14 partners at Adelaide-based Fisher Jeffries, a member firm of Gadens' national practice, will join the global legal giant.
By John Kang, The Asian Lawyer
3 minute read
April 01, 2019 | International Edition
Mayer Brown Nabs DLA Piper Corporate Partner in Hong KongMergers and acquisitions specialist Sheng Wu joins Mayer Brown after seven years at DLA Piper.
By John Kang, The Asian Lawyer
2 minute read
April 01, 2019 | International Edition
Arnold & Porter Adds Another Seoul Partner From White & CaseSeoul office executive partner and Asia-Pacific international arbitration co-head Jun Hee Kim reunites with James Lee and Kyungseok Kim at Arnold & Porter, which has quickly built one of the largest Seoul offices among international firms.
By John Kang, The Asian Lawyer
4 minute read
April 01, 2019 | International Edition
Big Four's EY Continues Hong Kong Law Expansion With Paul Hastings Partner HireCorporate partner Bonnie Yung joins LC Lawyers, the latest in a string of hires from international firms by the Big Four accounting firm's Hong Kong affiliate law firm.
By John Kang, The Asian Lawyer
4 minute read
April 01, 2019 | International Edition
White & Case Recruits Finance Partner in Tokyo From LinklatersZenya Onishi joins White & Case after 15 years with Linklaters.
By John Kang, The Asian Lawyer
2 minute read
March 29, 2019 | International Edition
Big Four's EY Adds Financial Services Partner From Australia's Mills OakleyBig Four rival KPMG also recently hired a financial services partner in Sydney.
By John Kang, The Asian Lawyer
2 minute read
March 28, 2019 | International Edition
Australia's Sparke Helmore Launches Consulting Arm With Former PwC PartnerFormer Big Four accounting firm partner Jonathan Doy will head Sparke Helmore Consulting, which focuses on tax advisory and strategic business consulting to complement the Australian firm's core legal services.
By John Kang, The Asian Lawyer
3 minute read
March 27, 2019 | International Edition
Korea's Yulchon Chooses New Leadership, Aims to Be Among Top 3 Korean FirmsYun Sai-ree, the firm's managing partner and a founding partner, retired last month after leading Yulchon for seven years. He is succeeded by three partners who will co-lead the firm.
By John Kang, The Asian Lawyer
6 minute read
March 25, 2019 | International Edition
Dentons Hires Longtime Hogan Lovells Litigation Partner in Hong KongAllan Leung was a 30-year Lovells veteran and served as Hong Kong office managing partner between 2004 and 2014.
By John Kang, The Asian Lawyer
2 minute read
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