John Kang, The Asian Lawyer
John Kang covers the business of law in Asia and Australia from Hong Kong. Email him at [email protected].
April 24, 2019 | International Edition
King & Wood Mallesons Snaps Up Hong Kong Disputes Lawyer From Herbert Smith FreehillsRachel Yu is the latest partner hire specialising in regulatory investigations by an international firm in Hong Kong. During the past 12 months, at least eight other global firms in the city made similar hires.
By John Kang, The Asian Lawyer
2 minute read
April 24, 2019 | International Edition
Ex-Akin Gump Asia Head Joins SoftBank's VC Arm as Deputy GCGregory Puff, who was Akin Gump's Asia head until December 2016, joins SoftBank Investment Advisers in San Carlos, California. The VC arm oversees the $100 billion Vision Fund.
By John Kang, The Asian Lawyer
2 minute read
April 24, 2019 | International Edition
Former Akin Gump Asia Head Joins SoftBank's VC Arm as Deputy GCGregory Puff, who was Akin Gump's Asia head until December 2016, joins SoftBank Investment Advisers in San Carlos, California. The VC arm oversees the $100 billion Vision Fund.
By John Kang, The Asian Lawyer
2 minute read
April 24, 2019 | Law.com
Big Four's EY Law Has Big Plans in AsiaThe 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 23, 2019 | International Edition
Baker McKenzie Adds Allen & Overy Finance Lawyer in SingaporeKunal Katre, who joins Baker McKenzie Wong & Leow as a local principal, is the latest in a string of India specialists to leave the Magic Circle firm in Asia.
By John Kang, The Asian Lawyer
2 minute read
April 23, 2019 | International Edition
Morgan Lewis Continues Singapore Growth With Funds HireJoel Seow joins Morgan Lewis Stamford after just four months as a legal consultant at an alternative investment management firm based in Singapore.
By John Kang, The Asian Lawyer
2 minute read
April 19, 2019 | Legaltech News
Half of Australian GCs Turning to 'Innovative Solutions' in Face of Budget CutsAlmost half of the in-house legal departments in Australia anticipate cuts to their legal budgets this year, according to a survey by Acritas and Thomson Reuters.
By John Kang
2 minute read
April 18, 2019 | Law.com
Nearly Half of Australian GCs Expect 2019 Budget Cuts, Invest More in Efficiency, Survey SaysGlobally, 24 percent of the 1,703 respondents said they expect cuts, while in the U.S., 26 percent of 408 respondents foresaw budget cuts. The rate in China was 14 percent based on 56 respondents.
By John Kang
2 minute read
April 18, 2019 | International Edition
Australian GCs Outpace Rest of World in Predicted 2019 Budget Cuts, Survey SaysGlobally, 24 percent of the 1,703 respondents said they expect cuts, while in the U.S., 26 percent of 408 respondents foresaw budget cuts. The rate in China was 14 percent based on 56 respondents.
By John Kang
2 minute read
April 18, 2019 | International Edition
Nearly Half of Australian GCs Expect 2019 Budget Cuts, Invest More in Efficiency, Survey SaysGlobally, 24 percent of the 1,703 respondents said they expect cuts, while in the U.S., 26 percent of 408 respondents foresaw budget cuts. The rate in China was 14 percent based on 56 respondents.
By John Kang, The Asian Lawyer
2 minute read
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