John Kang covers the business of law in Asia and Australia from Hong Kong. Email him at [email protected].
January 14, 2019 | International Edition
Singapore's TSMP to Launch China Desk With Hire From Ince & Co Associate FirmFelicia Tan will join the firm Feb. 1 from Ince & Co's Singaporean formal law alliance partner Incisive Law, where she leads its China group.
By John Kang
3 minute read
January 14, 2019 | International Edition
Former Latham Hong Kong Head Leaves Firm to Launch Own Arbitration ChambersSimon Powell, who led the U.S. firm's Hong Kong office from 2014 to 2017, has established Powell Arbitration.
By John Kang
3 minute read
January 10, 2019 | International Edition
Australian, Indian Law Firms Had Strong Year in 2018 APAC M&AKing & Wood Mallesons, Herbert Smith Freehills and Allens took the top three spots in the 2018 league table of the biggest M&A deals in the Asia-Pacific, excluding Japan, while India's Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co and AZB & Partners broke into the top ten.
By John Kang
4 minute read
January 10, 2019 | International Edition
Norton Rose Fulbright Enters Formal Law Alliance in SingaporeThe new tie-up will give the global firm, already a QFLP firm, additional access to Singapore law litigation practice.
By John Kang
2 minute read
January 10, 2019 | International Edition
Morrison & Foerster Nabs Longtime Latham Antitrust Partner in TokyoDaiske Yoshida joins one of the largest international firms in Japan after two decades at Latham & Watkins.
By John Kang
2 minute read
January 09, 2019 | International Edition
Asia Deal Digest: Jan. 10, 2019• Sullivan & Cromwell and Dentons on $2.74 billion Hong Kong insurance deal. • Clifford Chance helps Chinese gold miner raise $840 million for Canadian mining takeover. • Vedder Price and Stephenson Harwood on aircraft lessor sale from Malaysian airline.
By John Kang
5 minute read
January 09, 2019 | International Edition
Singapore's Allen & Gledhill Enters Indonesia AllianceAs part of the alliance, the top Singaporean firm also hired Oene Marseille as a foreign law partner from Jakarta-based Ali Budiardjo, Nugroho, Reksodiputro.
By John Kang
2 minute read
January 08, 2019 | International Edition
MinterEllison's Former Mongolia Head Joins Family Law Boutique in SydneyElisabeth Ellis, who relocated to Sydney in late 2015, joins Dorter Family Lawyers & Mediators as a principal, using her corporate law experience to advise families on their property and stakes in companies.
By John Kang
2 minute read
January 08, 2019 | International Edition
Dentons Expands in Australia With Corporate Partner Hire in BrisbaneThe global legal giant now has six partners in Brisbane, mostly from the legacy midsize local firm DibbsBarker, which Dentons absorbed in early 2018.
By John Kang
1 minute read
January 07, 2019 | International Edition
Milbank Snaps Up Sidley Partner to Lead Korea PracticeProject finance partner David Gartside, currently based in Singapore, will relocate to the South Korean capital to head the firm's Korea practice.
By John Kang
3 minute read