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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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September 23, 2019 | International Edition

Former Head of Clifford Chance's Formal Law Alliance in Singapore Leaves Firm

Harpreet Singh Nehal, who helped launch disputes boutique Cavenagh Law in 2012, has left to start his own practice.

By John Kang, The Asian Lawyer

3 minute read

September 20, 2019 | International Edition

King & Wood Mallesons Expands Singapore Office

Banking and finance lawyer John Shum joins from White & Case, while funds specialist Will McCosker relocates from Sydney.

By John Kang, The Asian Lawyer

2 minute read

September 19, 2019 | International Edition

Freshfields Hires Goldman Sachs Managing Director as Hong Kong Partner

Matthew O'Callaghan returns to the Magic Circle firm after 14 years with the Wall Street bank.

By John Kang, The Asian Lawyer

2 minute read

September 19, 2019 | International Edition

Freshfields Hires Goldman Sachs Managing Director as Hong Kong Partner

Matthew O'Callaghan returns to the Magic Circle firm after 14 years with the Wall Street bank.

By John Kang, The Asian Lawyer

2 minute read

September 17, 2019 | International Edition

Clyde & Co Departures Continue as Pillsbury Picks Up International Arbitration Partner

International arbitration specialist June Yeum is the latest addition for Pillsbury and the latest partner to leave Clyde & Co.

By John Kang, The Asian Lawyer

4 minute read

September 17, 2019 | International Edition

Clyde & Co Departures Continue as Pillsbury Picks Up International Arbitration Partner

International arbitration specialist June Yeum is the latest addition for Pillsbury and the latest partner to leave Clyde & Co.

By John Kang, The Asian Lawyer

4 minute read

September 16, 2019 | International Edition

Addleshaw Goddard Adds Former Simmons M&A Partner in Hong Kong

Former Simmons & Simmons partner Vivien Yang joins the U.K. firm, which is in growth mode in Asia.

By John Kang, The Asian Lawyer

3 minute read

September 16, 2019 | International Edition

Big Four's EY Nabs Tax Lawyer in Singapore From Baker McKenzie

Former local principal James Choo leaves Baker McKenzie Wong & Leow after about a decade with the firm.

By John Kang, The Asian Lawyer

2 minute read

September 13, 2019 | International Edition

Japan's Global Firms Find Growth in Thailand. Where's Everyone Else?

Japan's global law firms have been expanding in Thailand, but other international firms are not moving in. Are they missing an opportunity?

By John Kang, The Asian Lawyer

7 minute read

September 12, 2019 | International Edition

Indonesia's Economy Grows – and So Does Its Global Appeal

Indonesia is Asia's fifth-largest economy and it's growing steadily.

By John Kang, The Asian Lawyer

6 minute read