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McDermott Hits Paul Hastings For London White Collar Partner

The addition comes a month after the firm brought in Squire Patton Boggs Singapore co-managing partner, Ignatius Hwang, as a partner in London.
2 minute read

International Edition

Fieldfisher Tax Disputes Head Joins 'Virtual' Chambers

The partner returns to the bar following nine years at the London-headquartered firm.
3 minute read

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Former London White & Case Partner Joins US Rival

The firm is continuing its London hiring streak in its fourth hire of the year so far.
2 minute read

International Edition

Linklaters Promotes Largest Round Since Pre-Financial Crash, Including Record Number of Women

35 lawyers have been promoted to the partnership this year - the third year in a row the figure has surpassed 30.
4 minute read

International Edition

Macfarlanes Promotes Trio of Women In Five-Strong Round 

The latest round is a marked increase from last year, which was the smallest in a decade.
2 minute read

International Edition

Clifford Chance Loses Hong Kong Disputes Partner to Chinese Firm

Jimmy Chan is now a partner at Jingtian & Gongcheng's Hong Kong office.
2 minute read

International Edition

A Boom in Boutique Disputes Firms: Why it is the Ideal Time to Go Solo

Arbitration boutiques offer Big Law expertise and experience at more competitive rates and on a more flexible and collaborative basis, says Tomas Vail, legal counsel and arbitrator at Vail Dispute Resolution.
4 minute read

International Edition

Essex Court Chambers' Singapore Affiliate Breaks Away as China Sanctions Pressure Mounts

Six members led by former attorney general V.K. Rajah SC will form a new practice to continue work on existing cases.
3 minute read

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Prominent QC Leaves Essex Court Chambers After China Sanctions

Jern-Fei Ng QC is an experienced litigation and arbitration specialist who often represents Chinese clients against their foreign counterparties.
2 minute read

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Law Society Of England and Wales Hits Back At Chinese Sanctions Against UK Lawyers

Essex Court Chambers was among those sanctioned by the Chinese government for its stance on alleged human rights atrocities against the Uyghur population.
2 minute read

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