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 06, 2019 | Law.com
Brexit Hits UK Law Firms in S. Korea; Seoul Offices May Be Forced to Close TemporarilyThe five U.K. firms present in Seoul—Clifford Chance, Herbert Smith Freehills, Linklaters, Stephenson Harwood and Allen & Overy—will have to either re-register their office licenses or close their offices, at least temporarily.
By John Kang
7 minute read
March 06, 2019 | International Edition
Brexit Hits UK Law Firms in South Korea; Seoul Offices May Be Forced to Close TemporarilyThe five U.K. firms present in Seoul—Clifford Chance, Herbert Smith Freehills, Linklaters, Stephenson Harwood and Allen & Overy—will have to either re-register their office licenses or close their offices, at least temporarily.
By John Kang, The Asian Lawyer
7 minute read
March 05, 2019 | International Edition
India's Shardul Amarchand Snaps Up Tax Partner From Big Four's EYRajat Bose joins top Indian firm Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co after seven-and-a-half years at EY, most recently as an executive director.
By John Kang, The Asian Lawyer
2 minute read
March 04, 2019 | International Edition
Baker McKenzie Expands in Singapore With Drew & Napier, K&L Gates HiresCapital markets principal Kenny Kwan and disputes resolution local principal Ashish Chugh join from Drew & Napier and K&L Gates, respectively.
By John Kang, The Asian Lawyer
2 minute read
March 04, 2019 | International Edition
Baker McKenzie Expands in Singapore With Drew & Napier, K&L Gates HiresCapital markets principal Kenny Kwan and disputes resolution local principal Ashish Chugh join from Drew & Napier and K&L Gates, respectively.
By John Kang, The Asian Lawyer
2 minute read
March 04, 2019 | International Edition
Arnold & Porter Hires Second White & Case Partner for Seoul OfficeKyungseok Kim reunites with Seoul office head James Lee, who helped launch and led White & Case's Seoul office in 2015.
By John Kang, The Asian Lawyer
2 minute read
March 01, 2019 | Law.com
Big Four's KPMG Nabs Herbert Smith Freehills Partner, Launches Government Practice in AustraliaKPMG Law has hired technology, media and communications specialist Damien Bailey as a partner in Sydney and has launched a national government practice in Canberra.
By John Kang
3 minute read
March 01, 2019 | International Edition
Big Four's KPMG Nabs Herbert Smith Freehills Partner, Launches Government Practice in AustraliaKPMG Law has hired technology, media and communications specialist Damien Bailey as a partner in Sydney and has launched a national government practice in Canberra.
By John Kang, The Asian Lawyer
3 minute read
March 01, 2019 | International Edition
DWF Continues Australia Expansion, Merges With Melbourne BoutiqueThe U.K. firm has merged with Melbourne-based boutique WARD Lawyers, added three principal lawyers in Sydney, and also acquired an Australian loss adjusting business.
By John Kang, The Asian Lawyer
3 minute read
March 01, 2019 | International Edition
Mayer Brown Adds Hogan Lovells Corporate Partner in Hong KongSteven Tran has joined the firm after several partners and senior attorneys left last year.
By John Kang, The Asian Lawyer
2 minute read
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