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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.
8 minute read

International Edition

Freshfields Faces SRA Questions on UBS Rape Case Review

The former UBS trainee who alleged she was raped while at the bank has hit out at the firm's handling of the review.
2 minute read

International Edition

'Someone Has to Speak Up': Lawyers Suing Jones Day Say Career Risk Is Worth It

"I think the fear for me is in not holding powerful institutions and larger employers accountable, and in allowing law institutions like Jones Day to escape scrutiny," lawyer and plaintiff Nilab Tolton said.
7 minute read

International Edition

In Pictures: The Moves of the Week

Appointments include promotions rounds for DLA Piper and Dentons, and a new head of financial services at Taylor Wessing.
1 minute read

International Edition

Slaughters Senior Partner Gives Evidence as CC Battles Travers in $5BN Mike Lynch Lawsuit

Steve Cooke could be called to the stand in one of the UK's largest-ever civil fraud cases, which has generated roles for Clifford Chance, Travers and Simmons.
4 minute read

International Edition

The Transfer Window: hires for White & Case, Kirkland & Ellis, and Hogan Lovells

The round-up of the most important legal moves in the last week.
5 minute read

International Edition

Dentons Hires Longtime Hogan Lovells Litigation Partner in Hong Kong

Allan Leung was a 30-year Lovells veteran and served as Hong Kong office managing partner between 2004 and 2014.
2 minute read

International Edition

Litigation Funder Therium Announces $430M Fund, Pushes Investments Past $1BN

The litigation funder recently opened up a presence in Australia and invests in litigation and arbitration globally.
3 minute read

International Edition

Addleshaw Goddard's Singapore Office Head to Join London Court of Arbitration

Litigation partner Jamie Harrison will leave Addleshaw in May after almost a decade with the firm.
3 minute read

International Edition

Simmons Secures High Court Victory For Ex-Olympus Boss

The High Court heard evidence from a Slaughter and May partner in the long-running case against ex-Olympus CEO Michael Woodford.
3 minute read

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