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BLP set to open up in Hong Kong as firm targets China real estate work

Berwin Leighton Paisner (BLP) is set to open its second Asia base in Hong Kong, in a bid to target work in the Chinese real estate sector. The firm is currently in the final planning stages for a Hong Kong launch, and is expecting approval of its licence application within weeks, with the firm hoping to be able to announce initial staffing for the office at that point.
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Freshfields loses Hong Kong head as Sullivan launches local law practice

Sullivan & Cromwell has launched a Hong Kong law practice with recruits from Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer, writes The Asian Lawyer. Kay Ian Ng, formerly Hong Kong managing partner for Freshfields, will lead the new group for Sullivan, with counsel Gwen Wong is also coming aboard. Both focus on capital markets work.
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Freshfields wins second recent Hong Kong IPO role on $800m float

Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer and Skadden Arps Slate 
Meagher & Flom have advised on Huaneng Renewables' $800m (£500m) Hong Kong initial public offering (IPO). Skadden took the lead role for the Chinese renewable energy company, fielding a team led by Hong Kong corporate partner Dominic Tsun alongside Shanghai corporate and M&A 
partner Gregory Miao.
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Racing tigers: Hong Kong steps up the battle with Singapore to claim Asia's arbitration crown

A new ordinance coming into force this month aims to make Hong Kong's arbitration regime simpler and more flexible. It harmonises domestic and international arbitration and brings the framework up to date with the United Nations Commission on International Trade Law (UNCITRAL) Model Law, which sets the standard for national arbitration laws. It is also aimed at 
helping Hong Kong keep up with another former British colony: Singapore.
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CC and Allens Arthur take top roles on new Chinalco/Rio Tinto China JV

Clifford Chance (CC) and Allens Arthur Robinson have taken lead roles on a joint venture between two of the world's largest metals producers, reports The Asian Lawyer. Aluminum Corp of China (better known as Chinalco) and British-Australian mining giant Rio Tinto Group have agreed to enter into an exploration venture to find new mineral deposits in China. The venture will initially focus on copper, with the potential to expand to coal and potash.
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Hogan Lovells appoints new MP for Beijing office following Jones Day departure

Hogan Lovells has appointed a new managing partner in Beijing following the departure of intellectual property (IP) partner Horace Lam to Jones Day. Lam left Hogan Lovells to join Jones Day on 23 May and has been replaced by corporate partner Jun Wei, a corporate and commercial partner focusing on M&A, private equity and project financing. Wei advises multinational companies and financial institutions on structuring their investments in China and dealing with Chinese regulatory agencies.
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Holman opens third Australia base with Perth office launch

Holman Fenwick Willan has launched an office in Perth, marking the firm's third presence in Australia. The office, which opened today (1 May), will focus on the energy and natural resources sectors. It will be headed by Julian Sher, who joins from Perth's Francis Burt Chambers.
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Legal Week launches Asia version of online client briefings library

Legal Week has launched an Asia version of its online database of legal developments, in an expansion of the popular Legal Week Law research tool. Legal Week Law Asia provides a tailored homepage for the fast-expanding Asian legal market, highlighting relevant briefings and white papers from some of the world's largest law firms. There are already more than 300 Asia-related briefings on the site.
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Clydes forms new India tie-up after partners split from best friends firm

Clyde & Co has ended its relationship with India best friend ALMT Legal and set up ties with a breakaway group of partners from the firm. Five partners have left ALMT to set up a new boutique, Clasis Law, with Clydes set to continue to operate in the region via a relationship with the new firm.
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Freshfields appoints local China chair and relocates two partners to region

Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer has signalled its commitment to its China practice with the firm relocating two partners from London and appointing its first-ever local chairman. China managing partner Teresa Ko is set to take on a new client-facing role as chairman of the China practice on 1 May, with her local management responsibilities passing onto Asia managing partner Rob Ashworth.
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