Jones Day appoints first ever Asia managing partner
Jones Day has appointed its first ever Asia managing partner, with the re-hire of former disputes lawyer and the US' first ambassador to the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), David Carden. Carden, who will be based with the firm in Singapore, previously co-led the securities litigation and SEC enforcement practice in New York before starting his ambassadorship in March 2011.
February 11, 2014 at 03:40 AM
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Jones Day has appointed its first ever Asia managing partner, with the re-hire of former disputes lawyer and the US' first ambassador to the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), David Carden.
Carden, who will be based with the firm in Singapore, previously co-led the securities litigation and SEC enforcement practice in New York before starting his ambassadorship in March 2011.
In his new role, he will oversee the firm's network of offices in China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Japan, Singapore and Australia, spearheading any plans for expansion and development.
He is the first partner to be appointed head of the region – the firm having recently only had office leaders on the ground.
"In addition to his direct dealings with the 10 ASEAN nations, he gained experience across Asia, where he is broadly recognised for his effective and creative diplomacy," said Steve Brogan, Jones Day's managing partner.
"As such, David will be a great asset. Singapore serves as the hub of our work in the growing economies throughout South and Southeast Asia. From Singapore, David will be ideally situated to work with clients and governments throughout Asia."
As US ambassador to ASEAN, Carden led the US' recent efforts to engage in Southeast Asia.
Based in Jakarta, he travelled regularly throughout ASEAN's ten member states and the rest of the region.
He was responsible for engaging with and supporting governments in their move towards economic integration in 2015, and advocating systemic changes to boost prosperity.
He was also involved in coordinating with and facilitating the efforts by the embassies of EU and Latin American countries to engage with ASEAN.
Key matters of concern included trade liberalisation, intellectual property protection, pandemic prevention and preparedness, natural disaster responsiveness, healthcare and education, human and wildlife trafficking, terrestrial and maritime environmental protection, management of fisheries and natural resources, deforestation and climate change, food and water security, historical and cultural preservation, and the development of sustainable cities.
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