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A&O, Norton Rose continue Singapore push with partner relocations

The magic circle firm has added derivatives capability on the ground as NRF relocates its head of Asia energy
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Hogan Lovells hires Gide's Vietnam head as firm continues hiring spree in SE Asia

Samantha Campbell is the second partner to join the UK firm in the country following the hire of A&O partner Jeff Olson.
3 minute read

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Linklaters, Freshfields act on restructure of two of Hong Kong's biggest conglomerates

The magic circle firms took lead roles as Asia's richest man reshuffled his two main businesses.
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Greenberg Traurig re-opens Japan office with partner trio from DLA, White & Case

The US law firm now has three Asian offices including Shanghai and Seoul.
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Cadwalader hires bulk of Latham's Hong Kong corporate team

Seven-strong team including former Latham HK head Michael Liu make switch to Cadwalader
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Going the distance: Herbert Smith partner to mark three decades at the firm by walking 30 marathons in 30 days

India practice head Chris Parsons is facing his biggest physical challenge yet as he prepares to walk from Mumbai to Bangalore in less than a month.
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Linklaters, Baker & McKenzie and MoFo scoop lead roles on $26bn China rail merger

Linklaters, Baker & McKenzie and Morrison & Foerster have scored lead roles as China's two biggest train manufacturers prepare to merge in a deal valued at $26bn (£17bn).
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Latham's Hong Kong practice in the spotlight amid partner exits

At least two partners from Latham & Watkins' Hong Kong corporate practice are leaving the firm amid a raft of changes to its Greater China team.
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Hogan Lovells and Clifford Chance hammer out Kingfisher's £140m sale of B&Q China

Hogan Lovells and Clifford Chance (CC) have won the leading roles on Kingfisher's proposed £140m sale of its controlling stake in B&Q China to Beijing's Wumei Holdings.
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2014 in review: Singapore

As the major hub for South East Asia, the island city-state of Singapore continues to attract investment. Yet it still posed a number of challenges for foreign outfits during 2014, ranging from local practice restrictions to fee pressure. Early in the year it was revealed that Herbert Smith Freehills (HSF) had missed out on its local licence, and would no longer be practicing local law, as White & Case was given a conditional permit, with one year to meet certain targets.
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