John Kang, The Asian Lawyer

November 29, 2018 |

Two of Australia's top law firms have been investigated by government regulators in the past two months for overworking lawyers and staff. The response could hold lessons for law firms around the world.

By John Kang

6 minute read

November 29, 2018 |

Big Four rivals PwC and EY expanded their legal offerings in the city earlier this year, while KPMG is preparing to launch its own Hong Kong law practice next month.

By John Kang

2 minute read

November 28, 2018 |

• Kirkland helps PAG Asia Capital close $6 billion buyout fund. • Weil, Hughes Hubbard on SoftBank Vision Fund's $2 billion Korean investment. • Baker McKenzie, Linklaters on a $1.4 billion Thai government fund IPO.

By John Kang

3 minute read

November 28, 2018 |

The Shanghai-based firm entered into a new association in Hong Kong with Dennis Fong & Co., which split off from Llinks' previous associate firm Vivien Teu & Co.

By John Kang

3 minute read

November 27, 2018 |

Randall Gerkens joins from Australian firm Corrs Chambers Westgarth, where he led the real estate practice of its Melbourne office.

By John Kang

1 minute read

November 26, 2018 |

Adrian Jones rejoins the firm from an in-house role as general counsel at British student accommodation facilities operator Scape Student Living Ltd.

By John Kang

2 minute read

November 22, 2018 |

The group departure will be the largest from Reed Smith Richards Butler since the 2011 exodus that created Howse Williams Bowers.

By John Kang

3 minute read

November 21, 2018 |

SoftBank Group made an initial investment of $1 billion in the company back in 2015.

By John Kang

2 minute read

November 21, 2018 |

Nirangjan Nagarajah joins from Australian firm Gilbert + Tobin. Last year, he was part of the team that represented Spotless Group on a $974 million takeover bid by Downer EDI.

By John Kang

2 minute read

November 20, 2018 |

The 1-year-old Singapore office has grown in recent months as DWF is preparing for an initial public offering on the London Stock Exchange next year.

By John Kang

2 minute read