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 15, 2019 |
Wilson Sonsini Hires Kirkland Capital Markets Partner in Hong KongWanda Woo joins Wilson Sonsini a month after the firm lost capital markets partner Khoon Jin Tan to Winston & Strawn.
By John Kang
2 minute read
April 13, 2019 | The American Lawyer
Global Firms Bulk Up Hong Kong Regulatory Practices as Enforcement DipsThere has been an overall reduction of work related to Hong Kong's Securities and Futures Commission in recent years. But lawyers are still finding a few silver linings.
By John Kang
7 minute read
April 13, 2019 | Law.com
Why Are International Law Firms Hiring More Regulatory Lawyers in Hong Kong?There has been an overall reduction of work related to Hong Kong's Securities and Futures Commission in recent years. But lawyers are still finding a few silver linings.
By John Kang
7 minute read
April 13, 2019 | International Edition
Why Are International Law Firms Hiring More Regulatory Lawyers in Hong Kong?There has been an overall reduction of work related to Hong Kong's Securities and Futures Commission in recent years. But lawyers are still finding a few silver linings.
By John Kang, The Asian Lawyer
7 minute read
April 12, 2019 |
Another Orrick Tokyo Partner Leaves to Launch Own FirmIntellectual property partner David Case leaves Orrick's Tokyo office after six years with the firm to launch Asia Pacific Law.
By John Kang
2 minute read
April 08, 2019 |
K&L Gates Loses Six Lawyers Across Australian OfficesThe Brisbane real estate team, led by partner Warren Denny, joins Piper Alderman while Sydney-based intellectual property partners Simone Mitchell and Nigel Lokan move to MinterEllison.
By John Kang
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 04, 2019 |
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 01, 2019 |
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
3 minute read
March 25, 2019 | Law.com
Dentons Hires Longtime Hogan Lovells Litigation Partner in Hong KongAllan Leung was a 30-year Lovells veteran and served as Hong Kong office managing partner between 2004 and 2014.
By John Kang
2 minute read
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