John Kang, The Asian Lawyer

December 03, 2018 | International Edition

Richard Keady, who was the Asia-Pacific disputes resolution head at Bird & Bird, has joined the global legal giant together with partner Robert Rhoda and two associates.

By John Kang

2 minute read

November 29, 2018 | International Edition

Two of Australia's top law firms have been investigated by government regulators in the past two months for overworking lawyers and staff. The response could hold lessons for law firms around the world.

By John Kang

7 minute read

November 29, 2018 | International Edition

Big Four rivals PwC and EY expanded their legal offerings in the city earlier this year, while KPMG is preparing to launch its own Hong Kong law practice next month.

By John Kang

3 minute read

November 28, 2018 | International Edition

• Kirkland helps PAG Asia Capital close $6 billion buyout fund. • Weil, Hughes Hubbard on SoftBank Vision Fund's $2 billion Korean investment. • Baker McKenzie, Linklaters on a $1.4 billion Thai government fund IPO.

By John Kang

4 minute read

November 28, 2018 | International Edition

The Shanghai-based firm entered into a new association in Hong Kong with Dennis Fong & Co., which split off from Llinks' previous associate firm Vivien Teu & Co.

By John Kang

4 minute read

November 27, 2018 | International Edition

Randall Gerkens joins from Australian firm Corrs Chambers Westgarth, where he led the real estate practice of its Melbourne office.

By John Kang

1 minute read

November 26, 2018 | International Edition

Adrian Jones rejoins the firm from an in-house role as general counsel at British student accommodation facilities operator Scape Student Living Ltd.

By John Kang

2 minute read

November 22, 2018 | International Edition

Team of Reed Smith Richards Butler white collar partners leaving to join Australia's MinterEllison

By John Kang

3 minute read

November 22, 2018 | International Edition

The group departure will be the largest from Reed Smith Richards Butler since the 2011 exodus that created Howse Williams Bowers.

By John Kang

3 minute read

November 21, 2018 | International Edition

SoftBank Group made an initial investment of $1 billion in the company back in 2015.

By John Kang

3 minute read