John Kang, The Asian Lawyer

John Kang covers the business of law in Asia and Australia from Hong Kong. Email him at [email protected].

Connect with this author

April 18, 2019 | International Edition

Nearly Half of Australian GCs Expect 2019 Budget Cuts, Invest More in Efficiency, Survey Says

Globally, 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

April 17, 2019 | International Edition

Clyde & Co China Construction Head to Launch Own Firm in Hong Kong

Ian Cocking will leave the firm to launch his own practice with former construction partner Dennis Wong, who left Clyde & Co in December.

By John Kang, The Asian Lawyer

3 minute read

April 16, 2019 | International Edition

DLA Piper Hires Projects Partner in Brisbane From King & Wood Mallesons

Former King & Wood Mallesons senior associate Tom Fotheringham joins DLA Piper as a partner after six years with the firm.

By John Kang, The Asian Lawyer

2 minute read

April 16, 2019 | Legaltech News

Eversheds Adds Hong Kong Technology Practice Leader from PwC

Rhys McWhirter leaves PwC's Hong Kong affiliate law firm Tiang & Partners—part of the first string of departures from the firm since its 2017 launch and aggressive expansion last year.

By John Kang

2 minute read

April 16, 2019 | Law.com

Eversheds Adds Hong Kong Technology Practice Leader From Big Four's PwC

Rhys McWhirter leaves PwC's Hong Kong affiliate law firm Tiang & Partners—part of the first string of departures from the firm since its 2017 launch and aggressive expansion last year.

By John Kang

2 minute read

April 16, 2019 | International Edition

Eversheds Adds Hong Kong Technology Practice Leader From Big Four's PwC

Rhys McWhirter leaves PwC's Hong Kong affiliate law firm Tiang & Partners—part of the first string of departures from the firm since its 2017 launch and aggressive expansion last year.

By John Kang, The Asian Lawyer

2 minute read

April 16, 2019 | International Edition

Eversheds Adds Hong Kong Technology Practice Leader From Big Four's PwC

Rhys McWhirter leaves PwC's Hong Kong affiliate law firm Tiang & Partners—part of the first string of departures from the firm since its 2017 launch and aggressive expansion last year.

By John Kang, The Asian Lawyer

2 minute read

April 15, 2019 | International Edition

Addleshaws Rebuilds Hong Kong Disputes Practice With Locke Lord Partner

Ronald Sum will leave the U.S. firm, where he's regional head of arbitration, to lead the U.K. firm's disputes practice in Hong Kong with his team, which includes of counsel Daniel Lee and associate Beryl Wu.

By John Kang, The Asian Lawyer

3 minute read