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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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February 08, 2019 | International Edition

Duane Morris & Selvam's Singapore Director Departs for Disputes Boutique

Corporate litigation director Wei Chern Tham joins Fullerton Law Chambers, a disputes boutique launched in May of last year.

By John Kang

2 minute read

February 08, 2019 | International Edition

After 1-Year Delay, Singapore to Launch Asia's First Legal Tech Startup Accelerator

The accelerator will launch in April and is for legal technology startups from all over the world. They must be interested in supporting the Singapore legal market and use the city-state as the main office for future expansion abroad.

By John Kang

4 minute read

February 08, 2019 | International Edition

Hogan Lovells, King & Wood Mallesons Add Partners in Australia

David Holland and Charles Bogle join Hogan Lovells in Sydney from Baker McKenzie and Gilbert + Tobin, respectively, while Carl Black and Sam Dundas join King & Wood Mallesons in Perth from Squire Patton Boggs and HWL Ebsworth

By John Kang

4 minute read

February 04, 2019 | International Edition

Norton Rose Fulbright Expands in Perth With Partner Duo

Clifford Chance counsel Jessica Davies and King & Wood Mallesons senior associate David Jewkes join as partners. Last year, Norton Rose Fulbright recruited two partners in Perth, including Clifford Chance's former office head Paul Lingard.

By John Kang

3 minute read

February 01, 2019 | International Edition

MinterEllison Adds Environment Partner in Melbourne From White & Case

The Australian firm brings on former White & Case senior associate and environmental engineer Joshua Dellios.

By John Kang

2 minute read

February 01, 2019 | International Edition

Third-Party Funding for Arbitration Allowed in Hong Kong After 19-month Wait

As of Feb. 1, third parties are permitted to fund arbitrations seated in Hong Kong, bringing the city in line with other leading arbitral seats, including regional rival Singapore.

By John Kang

4 minute read

January 31, 2019 | International Edition

DWF Continues Expansion in Singapore With Taylor Wessing's Dubai Corporate Head

Ben Constance is the fifth partner to join the U.K. firm's Singapore office, launched a year and a half ago.

By John Kang

2 minute read

January 31, 2019 | International Edition

DWF Continues Expansion in Singapore With Taylor Wessing's Dubai Corporate Head

Ben Constance is the fifth partner to join the U.K. firm's Singapore office, launched a year and a half ago.

By John Kang, The Asian Lawyer

2 minute read

January 31, 2019 | International Edition

DLA Piper New Zealand Loses 6-Lawyer Health Care Team to Local Firm

Partners Sean O'Sullivan and Adam Holloway in Wellington and Aimee Credin in Auckland, together with three more lawyers, leave the global legal giant for local insurance specialist firm Wotton + Kearney.

By John Kang

2 minute read

January 29, 2019 | International Edition

EY's Hong Kong Law Firm Adds Capital Markets Partner From Paul Hastings

Former Paul Hastings associate Jason Wang joins LC Lawyers as a partner. The Big Four accounting firm's Hong Kong affiliate law firm has recruited from U.S. firms, including Troutman Sanders and Dechert.

By John Kang

2 minute read