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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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March 12, 2019 | International Edition

The Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner Merger Has Unravelled in Asia

Less than a year into the transatlantic merger, the firm has lost every single team member from the legacy Bryan Cave's Asia team. Here's how it happened.

By John Kang, The Asian Lawyer

6 minute read

March 11, 2019 | Law.com

Herbert Smith Freehills Closes Seoul Office, Awaits Re-Registration as Australian Firm Ahead of Brexit

Seoul offices registered with U.K. firms may no longer be valid after Britain leaves the European Union.

By John Kang

3 minute read

March 11, 2019 | International Edition

UPDATED: Herbert Smith Freehills Re-Registers as Australian Firm in Korea Ahead of Brexit

Seoul offices registered with U.K. firms may no longer be valid after Britain leaves the European Union.

By John Kang, The Asian Lawyer

4 minute read

March 08, 2019 | International Edition

Herbert Smith Freehills Snaps Up Norton Rose Fulbright Partner in Brisbane

Workplace health and safety specialist Aaron Anderson joins the Anglo-Australian firm after more than 12 years at Norton Rose Fulbright.

By John Kang, The Asian Lawyer

2 minute read

March 07, 2019 | International Edition

Latham, Freshfields Advise on Warburg-Backed Logistics Real Estate Developer's $1BN Hong Kong IPO

Global Law Office and Commerce & Finance Law Offices are acting as Chinese counsel on the proposed listing.

By John Kang, The Asian Lawyer

3 minute read

March 07, 2019 | Law.com

Founding Partners of Hogan Lovells' Australia Practice Leave Firm to Launch Multidisciplinary Advisory

Husband-and-wife team Tim and Nicky Lester launched the transatlantic firm's Australia practice in 2015, opening offices in Sydney and Perth.

By John Kang

3 minute read

March 07, 2019 | International Edition

Founding Partners of Hogan Lovells' Australia Practice Leave Firm to Launch Multidisciplinary Advisory

Husband-and-wife team Tim and Nicky Lester launched the transatlantic firm's Australia practice in 2015, opening offices in Sydney and Perth.

By John Kang, The Asian Lawyer

3 minute read

March 07, 2019 | Law.com

Shearman & Sterling to Rebuild Hong Kong Capital Markets Team

The New York-based firm plans to recover from the loss of at least 10 lawyers in Hong Kong's most competitive practice.

By John Kang

3 minute read

March 07, 2019 | The American Lawyer

After Departures, Shearman & Sterling Looks to Rebuild in Hong Kong

The New York-based firm is attempting to recover from the loss of at least 10 lawyers in its capital markets practice, Hong Kong's most competitive area.

By John Kang

3 minute read

March 07, 2019 | International Edition

Shearman & Sterling to Rebuild Hong Kong Capital Markets Team

The New York-based firm plans to recover from the loss of at least 10 lawyers in Hong Kong's most competitive practice.

By John Kang, The Asian Lawyer

3 minute read