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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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October 30, 2019 | International Edition

Another Senior Singapore Lawyer Leaves Ince Gordon Dadds

Disputes partner Nicholas Lum will join Clyde & Co in December.

By John Kang, The Asian Lawyer

2 minute read

October 28, 2019 | International Edition

Asia Deal Digest: October 2019

• White & Case represents U.S.-based Sempra Energy on two deals worth a combined $5.8 billion to Chinese companies. • Davis Polk, Debevoise on a $3 billion Japanese outbound aircrafting leasing deal. • Latham, Allen & Overy and White & Case on a $1.6 billion Thai IPO.

By John Kang, The Asian Lawyer

8 minute read

October 25, 2019 | International Edition

Herbert Smith Freehills Wins First Arbitration Under Korea-US Free Trade Agreement

The case marked the first time an arbitral tribunal interpreted what is considered an investment under the seven-year-old trade agreement.

By John Kang, The Asian Lawyer

3 minute read

October 24, 2019 | International Edition

IP Firm Rouse Launches in Shenzhen

The office in the Chinese technology hub, located close to Hong Kong, is Rouse's fifth in China.

By John Kang, The Asian Lawyer

3 minute read

October 23, 2019 | International Edition

Norton Rose Fulbright Adds M&A Partner in Tokyo

Isamu Inohara joins after more than 14 years at Morrison & Foerster.

By John Kang, The Asian Lawyer

3 minute read

October 22, 2019 | International Edition

Japan's Nagashima Ohno & Tsunematsu Enters Legaltech Alliance

The top Japanese firm formed an alliance and is investing $7 million in MNTSQ, an 11-month-old legaltech startup.

By John Kang, The Asian Lawyer

3 minute read

October 21, 2019 | International Edition

Paul Weiss, White & Case on $2B Chinese Outbound Energy Deal with Chilean Company

China's State Grid International Development is acquiring one of the largest electricity distributors in Chile.

By John Kang, The Asian Lawyer

2 minute read

October 21, 2019 | International Edition

Herbert Smith Freehills Chinese Associate Firm Adds Disputes Partner From King & Wood Mallesons

Cathy Liu joins Shanghai-based Kewei Law Firm, which formed a joint operation with Herbert Smith Freehills in August.

By John Kang, The Asian Lawyer

2 minute read

October 21, 2019 | International Edition

Prominent Hong Kong IPO Lawyer Leaves Skadden to Write Book About Hong Kong Protests

Antony Dapiran, also a former Davis Polk partner, will publish a book about the ongoing anti-government protest in Hong Kong early next year.

By John Kang, The Asian Lawyer

3 minute read

October 17, 2019 | International Edition

Paul Weiss, Baker McKenzie Handle $2B Chinese Retail Deal

Wumart supermarket chain operator Wumei is acquiring the Chinese business of Germany's Metro.

By John Kang, The Asian Lawyer

2 minute read