John Kang, The Asian Lawyer
John Kang covers the business of law in Asia and Australia from Hong Kong. Email him at [email protected].
July 31, 2018 | International Edition
Need Legal Advice in China? Ask a RobotIn the remote Chinese province of Qinghai, robots are helping provide legal services to people who live in areas with few human lawyers.
By John Kang | Anna Zhang
2 minute read
July 31, 2018 | International Edition
Singapore's Drew & Napier Nabs Disputes Partner From WongPartnershipDisputes lawyer Jared Chen rejoins Drew & Napier, where he first practiced out of law school.
By John Kang
1 minute read
July 30, 2018 | International Edition
UK-Listed Gordon Dadds Opens First Overseas Office in Hong Kong as Firm Continues Post-Listing GrowthPartner Alan Ma, a real estate lawyer, will lead the office and managing partner Adrian Biles will also spend time in Hong Kong.
By John Kang
2 minute read
July 27, 2018 | International Edition
Australia's Thomson Geer Poaches Corporate Partner From HWL EbsworthMatthew Reynolds joins the firm's Brisbane, Australia, office after 13 years at HWL Ebsworth Lawyers.
By John Kang
1 minute read
July 26, 2018 | International Edition
Deloitte Joins Big 4 Legal Race in Singapore With Foreign Law Firm LaunchThe move comes as EY and PwC both have announced the launch of new law practices in the city-state in the past two weeks
By John Kang
2 minute read
July 25, 2018 | International Edition
Asia Deal Digest: July 26, 2018• Skadden, Kirkland act on Chinese group discounter Pinduoduo's $1.6 billion Nasdaq listing. • Cleary on South Korean oil refiner SK Innovation's $500 million note offering. • Jones Day and Milbank on the Philippines' first IPO of the year.
By John Kang
4 minute read
July 24, 2018 | International Edition
Simpson Thacher Advises on KKR's $1.56B Acquisition of Taiwanese Plastics MakerThe deal will be the largest private equity investment in Taiwan once shareholders and regulators approve.
By John Kang
2 minute read
July 24, 2018 | International Edition
Ashurst Adds Australia Restructuring Partner in PerthJason Salman joins from Australia's Corrs Chambers Westgarth. Previously, he was a London partner with Greenberg Traurig and Kirkland & Ellis.
By John Kang
2 minute read
July 24, 2018 | International Edition
Big Four's EY to Launch New Singapore Law Practice With Dentons Rodyk TeamFormer Dentons Rodyk & Davidson partner Evelyn Ang is set to join as EY follows PwC in forming new Singapore associations with ex-partners of prominent local firms.
By John Kang
3 minute read
July 23, 2018 | International Edition
China's AnJie Expands Insurance Practice With Partner TrioThe Chinese firm is known for its antitrust and insurance-related work but also has been expanding its corporate and capital markets practice in recent years. Last month, it launched in Hong Kong.
By John Kang
2 minute read
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