Eversheds Sutherland recently moved to a new Hong Kong office – one that is large, modern and takes advantage of Hong Kong's stellar views. And the move has, according to firm management, helped to boost morale.

"We had an injection of self-confidence which has elevated us," said Asia managing partner Stephen Kitts. "We all feel good about ourselves."

The firm moved into a brand-new 22,000-square-foot office in Hong Kong's up-and-coming Quarry Bay district. The firm is now one of nine international firms, including Baker McKenzie, Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner, Simmons & Simmons and Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer, that have moved to Quarry Bay from more traditional business districts such as Central, where Eversheds was previously based, and Admiralty, an extension of Central.