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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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October 31, 2019 | International Edition

Addleshaw Goddard Adds Construction Partner in Singapore From King & Wood Mallesons

Chau Ee Lee is the U.K. firm's fifth partner hire in Asia since last year.

By John Kang, The Asian Lawyer

3 minute read

October 30, 2019 | International Edition

Japan M&A Activity Ramps Up, Prompting Movement for M&A Lawyers

Japanese M&A activity has seen a flurry of activity — more than it has experienced in decades.

By John Kang, The Asian Lawyer

8 minute read

October 30, 2019 | International Edition

Hogan Lovells Adds Corporate Partner in Hong Kong

Laurence Davidson rejoins Hogan Lovells after roughly two years as a senior counsel at HNA Group.

By John Kang, The Asian Lawyer

2 minute read

October 30, 2019 | International Edition

Another Senior Singapore Lawyer Leaves Ince Gordon Dadds

Disputes partner Nicholas Lum will join Clyde & Co in December.

By John Kang, The Asian Lawyer

2 minute read

October 28, 2019 | International Edition

Asia Deal Digest: October 2019

• White & Case represents U.S.-based Sempra Energy on two deals worth a combined $5.8 billion to Chinese companies. • Davis Polk, Debevoise on a $3 billion Japanese outbound aircrafting leasing deal. • Latham, Allen & Overy and White & Case on a $1.6 billion Thai IPO.

By John Kang, The Asian Lawyer

8 minute read

October 25, 2019 | International Edition

Herbert Smith Freehills Wins First Arbitration Under Korea-US Free Trade Agreement

The case marked the first time an arbitral tribunal interpreted what is considered an investment under the seven-year-old trade agreement.

By John Kang, The Asian Lawyer

3 minute read

October 24, 2019 | International Edition

IP Firm Rouse Launches in Shenzhen

The office in the Chinese technology hub, located close to Hong Kong, is Rouse's fifth in China.

By John Kang, The Asian Lawyer

3 minute read

October 23, 2019 | International Edition

Norton Rose Fulbright Adds M&A Partner in Tokyo

Isamu Inohara joins after more than 14 years at Morrison & Foerster.

By John Kang, The Asian Lawyer

3 minute read

October 22, 2019 | International Edition

Japan's Nagashima Ohno & Tsunematsu Enters Legaltech Alliance

The top Japanese firm formed an alliance and is investing $7 million in MNTSQ, an 11-month-old legaltech startup.

By John Kang, The Asian Lawyer

3 minute read

October 21, 2019 | International Edition

Paul Weiss, White & Case on $2B Chinese Outbound Energy Deal with Chilean Company

China's State Grid International Development is acquiring one of the largest electricity distributors in Chile.

By John Kang, The Asian Lawyer

2 minute read