John Kang, The Asian Lawyer
John Kang covers the business of law in Asia and Australia from Hong Kong. Email him at [email protected].
March 25, 2019 | International Edition
Reed Smith Richards Butler Rebuilds Hong Kong Disputes Practice With Kennedys HireMark West, who co-led Kennedys' Hong Kong regulatory practice, is joining Reed Smith Richards Butler after a nine-partner team left the U.S. firm earlier this year.
By John Kang, The Asian Lawyer
2 minute read
March 22, 2019 | International Edition
Herbert Smith Freehills Snaps Up DLA Piper's Australia Tech HeadPeter Jones will jump to Herbert Smith Freehills in June, joining its technology, media and telecommunications practice.
By John Kang, The Asian Lawyer
2 minute read
March 21, 2019 | International Edition
Allen & Overy Hires Capital Markets Partner From Shearman in SingaporeFelipe Duque, who departed Shearman after just a year, is the latest in a string of lawyers who left the U.S. firm in Asia over the past year.
By John Kang, The Asian Lawyer
3 minute read
March 21, 2019 | International Edition
Big Four's Deloitte to Expand Its Hong Kong Law FirmThe firm is recruiting from both local and international firms, including from China's Zhong Lun.
By John Kang, The Asian Lawyer
4 minute read
March 19, 2019 | International Edition
Pinsent Masons to Launch Flexi-Lawyer Service Vario in Hong Kong With Former Axiom Asia HeadKirsty Dougan joins Vario as Asia managing director based in Hong Kong.
By John Kang, The Asian Lawyer
3 minute read
March 19, 2019 | International Edition
Quinn Emanuel Hires Away Hughes Hubbard's Sole Tokyo Lawyer as PartnerCounsel Tony Andriotis leaves Hughes Hubbard after 12 years with the firm. The New York firm will maintain its Tokyo office and is looking for a full-time replacement in the Japanese capital.
By John Kang, The Asian Lawyer
3 minute read
March 15, 2019 | International Edition
Addleshaw Goddard's Singapore Office Head to Join London Court of ArbitrationLitigation partner Jamie Harrison will leave Addleshaw in May after almost a decade with the firm.
By John Kang, The Asian Lawyer
3 minute read
March 14, 2019 | International Edition
In Hong Kong, Ince & Co Adds Three Partners, Expects Combination With Gordon DaddsThe sole partner of legacy Gordon Dadds' Hong Kong office has left the firm and its associate firm Justin Chow & Co. will not be included in the integration.
By John Kang, The Asian Lawyer
4 minute read
March 13, 2019 | International Edition
Asia Deal Digest: March 14, 2019• Skadden, Davis Polk on Sea Ltd.'s $1.5 billion follow-on offering. • Latham, Freshfields advising Warburg-backed logistics real estate developer's $1.5 billion IPO in Hong Kong. • Clifford Chance, Linklaters on Chinese property developer's $800 million bond sale.
By John Kang, The Asian Lawyer
4 minute read
March 13, 2019 | International Edition
Winston & Strawn Snaps Up Wilson Sonsini Capital Markets Partner in Hong KongKhoon Jin Tan joins Winston & Strawn after the Chicago-based firm lost four corporate partners in 2017.
By John Kang, The Asian Lawyer
2 minute read
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