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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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November 05, 2019 | International Edition

China's Fangda Nabs M&A Partner in Hong Kong from Orrick

Mark Lehmkuhler is the latest in a string of partner hires in Hong Kong from international firms by Fangda.

By John Kang, The Asian Lawyer

3 minute read

November 05, 2019 | International Edition

Locke Lord's Hong Kong Office Head Hops to HFW

Corporate finance partner Wing Cheung leaves Locke Lord after more than six years with the firm. He is succeeded by disputes lawyer Gregory Burch as Hong Kong office managing partner.

By John Kang, The Asian Lawyer

3 minute read

November 04, 2019 | International Edition

Kirkland & Ellis Adds Hong Kong IPO Partner

Former Davis Polk associate Yazhe Liu joins as a partner.

By John Kang, The Asian Lawyer

3 minute read

November 03, 2019 | International Edition

Reed Smith Recruits Disputes Partner in Hong Kong

Former Ashurst counsel Stephanie Chan joins Reed Smith as its fourth Hong Kong disputes partner hire this year.

By John Kang, The Asian Lawyer

3 minute read

November 01, 2019 | International Edition

Clifford Chance Launches Legal Automation Training in Singapore

The firm plans to expand the training, which is a collaboration with Melbourne-based legal tech startup Josef, throughout the rest of the Asia Pacific in the coming months.

By John Kang, The Asian Lawyer

3 minute read

November 01, 2019 | International Edition

Singapore's Drew & Napier Hires Former Sidley Partner as Director

Tju Liang Chua specializes in energy deals. He was a partner at Vinson & Elkins in China earlier in his career.

By John Kang, The Asian Lawyer

1 minute read

November 01, 2019 | International Edition

Kennedys Snaps Up Insurance Duo in Singapore From Withers KhattarWong

Patrick Yeo and Hui Ying Lim are the first partner departures from Withers KhattarWong since the U.K.- and Singapore-based firms merged at the beginning of the year.

By John Kang, The Asian Lawyer

2 minute read

October 31, 2019 | International Edition

Addleshaw Goddard Adds Construction Partner in Singapore From King & Wood Mallesons

Chau Ee Lee is the U.K. firm's fifth partner hire in Asia since last year.

By John Kang, The Asian Lawyer

3 minute read

October 30, 2019 | International Edition

Japan M&A Activity Ramps Up, Prompting Movement for M&A Lawyers

Japanese M&A activity has seen a flurry of activity — more than it has experienced in decades.

By John Kang, The Asian Lawyer

8 minute read

October 30, 2019 | International Edition

Hogan Lovells Adds Corporate Partner in Hong Kong

Laurence Davidson rejoins Hogan Lovells after roughly two years as a senior counsel at HNA Group.

By John Kang, The Asian Lawyer

2 minute read