John Kang, The Asian Lawyer
John Kang covers the business of law in Asia and Australia from Hong Kong. Email him at [email protected].
October 21, 2019 | International Edition
Herbert Smith Freehills Chinese Associate Firm Adds Disputes Partner From King & Wood MallesonsCathy Liu joins Shanghai-based Kewei Law Firm, which formed a joint operation with Herbert Smith Freehills in August.
By John Kang, The Asian Lawyer
2 minute read
October 21, 2019 | International Edition
Prominent Hong Kong IPO Lawyer Leaves Skadden to Write Book About Hong Kong ProtestsAntony Dapiran, also a former Davis Polk partner, will publish a book about the ongoing anti-government protest in Hong Kong early next year.
By John Kang, The Asian Lawyer
3 minute read
October 17, 2019 | International Edition
Paul Weiss, Baker McKenzie Handle $2B Chinese Retail DealWumart supermarket chain operator Wumei is acquiring the Chinese business of Germany's Metro.
By John Kang, The Asian Lawyer
2 minute read
October 16, 2019 | International Edition
King & Wood Mallesons Snaps Up Pillsbury's Former China Head for Silicon Valley OfficeThomas Shoesmith leaves Pillsbury's Shanghai office after 11 years with the firm.
By John Kang, The Asian Lawyer
2 minute read
October 15, 2019 | International Edition
Weil Lures Finance Partner From Kirkland in Hong KongDaniel Abercromby is Weil's first Hong Kong partner hire in four years.
By John Kang, The Asian Lawyer
2 minute read
October 14, 2019 | International Edition
Davis Polk Hong Kong Partner Bonnie Chan Returns to Stock ExchangeBonnie Chan will leave Davis Polk after almost a decade with the Wall Street firm to rejoin the Hong Kong stock exchange as its listings head.
By John Kang, The Asian Lawyer
4 minute read
October 10, 2019 | International Edition
Morrison & Foerster Picks Up Private Funds Partner in Hong Kong From KirklandNicholas Sheets joins after a short stint as a partner at Kirkland in New York.
By John Kang, The Asian Lawyer
2 minute read
October 10, 2019 | International Edition
Cyril Amarchand's India Legaltech Startup Incubator Selects First CohortStartups JRTC Intern, Leegality and LegalMind were selected out of 51 applications across India.
By John Kang, The Asian Lawyer
3 minute read
October 09, 2019 | Daily Business Review
Miami Investment Startup Gains Paul Hastings Partner From Hong KongBretton King joins Nexwell, a Miami-based investment company that focuses on solar power, smart home technology and other decarbonizing projects.
By John Kang, The Asian Lawyer
2 minute read
October 09, 2019 | International Edition
Baker McKenzie, White & Case Handle $3.6B Chinese Outbound Energy DealThe transaction is the largest Chinese outbound deal so far this year.
By John Kang, The Asian Lawyer
2 minute read
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