John Kang covers the business of law in Asia and Australia from Hong Kong. Email him at [email protected].
February 08, 2019 | International Edition
Duane Morris & Selvam's Singapore Director Departs for Disputes BoutiqueCorporate 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 AcceleratorThe 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 AustraliaDavid 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 DuoClifford 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 & CaseThe 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 WaitAs 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 HeadBen 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 HeadBen 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 FirmPartners 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 HastingsFormer 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
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