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McNicholl named as Linklaters Tokyo head

Linklaters has appointed corporate partner Paul McNicholl as joint managing partner of the firm's Tokyo office, replacing incumbent Tony Grundy, who is to return to full-time fee earning. Grundy established the Tokyo office in 1987 and has been managing partner for the last seven years and jointly since April 2005. McNicholl will take over his new role alongside joint managing partner Akihiro Wani this week.
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Simmons hires Dentons partner as firm targets revival in China

Simmons & Simmons has recruited a corporate partner from Denton Wilde Sapte to expand its China practice.
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Asia: Premium bonds

Performance bonds between employer and contractor are a common way to revent or resolve disputes in Hong Kong's construction industry. But careful drafting is paramount to offer protection, says David Boyle
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Asia: Labour of love

New employment legislation in the PRC offers enhanced rights to the country's workers. Guillaume Rougier-Brierre reports
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Asia: Opening the market

The pace of change in the financial markets of the People's Republic of China (PRC) continues unabated. Apart from the presence that foreign banking and securities institutions have established on the mainland in the last year, many financial institutions show considerable interest in opportunities to attract investment from mainland investors. To capitalise on these opportunities, a gradual process of liberalisation has been underway as the PRC has implemented changes to facilitate outbound investment by its nationals.
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Asia: Beneath the beauty

Thailand is more than just a tranquil holiday destination; it is a thriving commercial hub with a successful dispute resolution market. Alastair Henderson and Surapol Srangsomwong report
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Asia: Adapt to survive

The new corporate law introduced in Japan last year has created a more favourable legal environment for foreign investors. Tim Lester reports
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Listed law firm acquires Sydney boutique

Australia's Slater & Gordon - the world's first publicly-owned law firm - has made its largest acquisition since listing in May, buying Sydney personal injury litigation firm McClellands. The deal, which is due to be finalised at the end of the month after the completion of due diligence, consists of an undisclosed cash sum and A$2m (£837,000) worth of Slater shares.
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Sole Barlows Singapore partner quits for boutique Gates

Barlow Lyde & Gilbert has lost its sole Singapore partner after the City firm announced yesterday (6 August) that office head David Johnston is to launch a local base for aviation boutique Gates & Partners. Johnston focuses his practice on acting for aviation insurers and airlines on aviation liability claims and related matters in the Asia Pacific region. He previously headed the Singapore office of legacy aviation firm Beaumont & Son, which merged with top 20 UK law firm Clyde & Co in 2005.
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Mullally hire helps Lovells launch US IP practice

Lovells has launched a US patent litigation practice with the hire of a partner from Orrick Herrington & Sutcliffe.
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