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 08, 2019 | International Edition
Australia's Mills Oakley Recruits Former PwC Lawyers as PartnersFormer PwC directors Shaun Whittaker and Tony Rutherford join Mills Oakley as partners in Melbourne—the latest in the battle for talent between the Big Four accounting firms and law firms in Australia.
By John Kang, The Asian Lawyer
2 minute read
April 08, 2019 | International Edition
Davis Polk Hong Kong Partner Moves In-House to Flagship Airline Cathay PacificCathay Pacific said it is strengthening its risk management capabilities as threats from strategic and regulatory risks are increasing. Last year, it suffered the biggest data breach ever in the airline industry.
By John Kang, The Asian Lawyer
3 minute read
April 08, 2019 | International Edition
Davis Polk Hong Kong Partner Moves In-House to Flagship Airline Cathay PacificCathay Pacific said it is strengthening its risk management capabilities as threats from strategic and regulatory risks are increasing. Last year, it suffered the biggest data breach ever in the airline industry.
By John Kang, The Asian Lawyer
3 minute read
April 04, 2019 | International Edition
As M&A Activity Slows in Region, Asian Law Firms Lead on 2019 Q1 Deal WorkIndia's AZB & Partners tops the lists; and Singapore's WongPartnership and Allen & Gledhill are among the top five legal advisers by deal value in the first quarter of 2019 thanks to their roles on a $4.4 billion real estate deal.
By John Kang
4 minute read
April 04, 2019 | International Edition
Asian Law Firms Lead 2019 Q1 Asia M&A ActivityIndia's AZB & Partners tops the lists; and Singapore's WongPartnership and Allen & Gledhill are among the top five legal advisers by deal value in the first quarter of 2019 thanks to their roles on a $4.4 billion real estate deal.
By John Kang, The Asian Lawyer
4 minute read
April 02, 2019 | International Edition
Dentons Absorbs Australian Firm Gadens' Adelaide BranchAll but one of the 14 partners at Adelaide-based Fisher Jeffries, a member firm of Gadens' national practice, will join the global legal giant.
By John Kang, The Asian Lawyer
3 minute read
April 01, 2019 | International Edition
Mayer Brown Nabs DLA Piper Corporate Partner in Hong KongMergers and acquisitions specialist Sheng Wu joins Mayer Brown after seven years at DLA Piper.
By John Kang, The Asian Lawyer
2 minute read
April 01, 2019 | International Edition
Arnold & Porter Adds Another Seoul Partner From White & CaseSeoul office executive partner and Asia-Pacific international arbitration co-head Jun Hee Kim reunites with James Lee and Kyungseok Kim at Arnold & Porter, which has quickly built one of the largest Seoul offices among international firms.
By John Kang, The Asian Lawyer
4 minute read
April 01, 2019 | International Edition
A Look at the Big Four's Hong Kong Affiliations and GrowthCorporate partner Bonnie Yung joins LC Lawyers, the latest in a string of hires from international firms by the Big Four accounting firm's Hong Kong affiliate law firm.
By John Kang
4 minute read
April 01, 2019 | International Edition
Big Four's EY Continues Hong Kong Law Expansion With Paul Hastings Partner HireCorporate partner Bonnie Yung joins LC Lawyers, the latest in a string of hires from international firms by the Big Four accounting firm's Hong Kong affiliate law firm.
By John Kang, The Asian Lawyer
4 minute read
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