John Kang, The Asian Lawyer
John Kang covers the business of law in Asia and Australia from Hong Kong. Email him at [email protected].
June 20, 2019 | International Edition
Reynolds Porter Chamberlain in Growth Mode in AsiaThe U.K. firm's growth in Hong Kong and Singapore is led by its new Asia managing partner—Antony Sassi.
By John Kang, The Asian Lawyer
6 minute read
June 20, 2019 | International Edition
IMF Bentham Launches $500M Non-US FundThe fund is the Australian litigation funder's second focused on disputes outside the U.S.
By John Kang, The Asian Lawyer
3 minute read
June 19, 2019 | International Edition
RPC Recruits Orrick's Former Hong Kong Commercial Litigation HeadCharles Allen joins Reynolds Porter as part of a growth push in Hong Kong implemented by the firm's new Asia managing partner Antony Sassi.
By John Kang, The Asian Lawyer
2 minute read
June 19, 2019 | International Edition
Deloitte's Hong Kong Law Firm Hires Another Partner From China's Zhong LunAlternative dispute resolution partner Norris Yang is the fifth senior lawyer from the Chinese firm to join J. E. Jamison & Co. since its launch in January.
By John Kang, The Asian Lawyer
3 minute read
June 18, 2019 | International Edition
AFL Becomes First Family Law Firm to List in AustraliaAustralian Family Lawyers has listed on the Australian Securities Exchange through a reverse takeover by Navigator Resources Ltd.
By John Kang, The Asian Lawyer
3 minute read
June 17, 2019 | International Edition
Clifford Chance Loses Two More Lawyers in AustraliaFormer partner Jennifer Hill and former counsel Sean Houthuysen have left the firm, leaving the Magic Circle firm's Perth office with two partners.
By John Kang, The Asian Lawyer
3 minute read
June 17, 2019 | International Edition
KPMG Law Continues Australia Growth With Regulatory Partner From Gilbert + TobinSydney-based Paula Gilardoni specializes in competition law and financial services regulatory matters.
By John Kang, The Asian Lawyer
3 minute read
June 14, 2019 | International Edition
King & Wood Mallesons Nabs Herbert Smith Freehills Beijing Arbitration PartnerJessica Fei leaves the Anglo-Australian firm after almost eight years as a partner.
By John Kang, The Asian Lawyer
2 minute read
June 14, 2019 | International Edition
DLA Piper Recruits Five-Partner M&A Team in Melbourne From Norton Rose FulbrightAustralia corporate and M&A practice co-head Shane Bilardi will join DLA Piper together with partners James Stewart, Jyoti Singh, Chris Mitchell and Andrew Fisken.
By John Kang, The Asian Lawyer
2 minute read
June 13, 2019 | International Edition
How Jones Day Doubled Lawyer Count Down UnderIn five years, the U.S. firm has doubled its lawyer head count in Australia. Whereas it had 40 lawyers and one office in the country in 2014, it now has about 100 lawyers in four offices—and it plans to keep growing.
By John Kang, The Asian Lawyer
5 minute read
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