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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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April 29, 2019 | Law.com

Big Four's Deloitte Makes First Partner Hires for Hong Kong Law Firm

Peter Chen and Danny Lau, former partners at Chinese firm Zhong Lun, join J. E. Jamison & Co.—its first partner hires since its launch in January.

By John Kang, The Asian Lawyer

3 minute read

April 29, 2019 | International Edition

Big Four's Deloitte Makes First Partner Hires for Hong Kong Law Firm

Peter Chen and Danny Lau, former partners at Chinese firm Zhong Lun, join J. E. Jamison & Co.—its first partner hires since its launch in January.

By John Kang, The Asian Lawyer

3 minute read

April 26, 2019 | International Edition

Clifford Chance, Latham & Watkins on Chinese Brokerage's $1.2BN Hong Kong IPO

Shenwan Hongyuan Group's debut on Friday was the biggest listing in Asia so far this year.

By John Kang, The Asian Lawyer

2 minute read

April 26, 2019 | International Edition

Ex-Simpson Thacher Seoul Head Joins Korea's Kim & Chang

Youngjin Sohn is now a partner with the largest Korean law firm, following the closure of the Wall Street firm's Seoul office.

By John Kang, The Asian Lawyer

3 minute read

April 26, 2019 | International Edition

Former Simpson Thacher Seoul Head Joins Korea's Kim & Chang

Youngjin Sohn is now a partner with the largest Korean law firm, following the closure of the Wall Street firm's Seoul office.

By John Kang, The Asian Lawyer

3 minute read

April 25, 2019 | International Edition

CMS Singapore Senior Partner Joins 39 Essex Chambers

Steven Lim will leave CMS at the end of the month to join 39 Essex Chambers as an arbitrator and barrister.

By John Kang, The Asian Lawyer

3 minute read

April 25, 2019 | International Edition

White & Case Litigation Partner Jumps to King & Wood Mallesons

Hamish Macpherson joins King & Wood Mallesons after just a year with White & Case—the second disputes partner to leave the U.S. firm in Sydney after the departure of Max Bonnell in February.

By John Kang, The Asian Lawyer

2 minute read

April 25, 2019 | International Edition

EY Law Has Big Plans in Asia

The accounting giant has spent the past 12 months building up legal offerings across Asia—and EY Law is eyeing even more growth in the region.

By John Kang, The Asian Lawyer

5 minute read

April 25, 2019 | International Edition

Big Four's EY Law Has Big Plans in Asia

The accounting giant has spent the past 12 months building up legal offerings across Asia—and EY Law is eyeing even more growth in the region.

By John Kang, The Asian Lawyer

5 minute read

April 24, 2019 | International Edition

Jones Day Continues Australia Expansion With M&A Partner in Sydney

Shannon Finch joins the U.S. firm after more than two decades at King & Wood Mallesons, including as partner-in-charge of the Sydney office.

By John Kang, The Asian Lawyer

2 minute read