On Monday we discussed some positive trends in M&A in Asia, notwithstanding the turmoil in credit markets and overall economic downturn globally. Today, we discuss very briefly some of the lateral hiring trends we have
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Focus on M&A
This week, we are going to very briefly discuss the state of the market for major law firms in Asia, with a focus on M&A, and with our usual slant towards Hong Kong / China
Read moreLovells Boosts Singapore Office With Energy Partner
Lovells has expanded its Singapore office with the hire of Brad Roach. Roach, previously at White & Case, is the first partner in Singapore whose primary focus is that of energy. He has much experience
Read moreWelcome to Asia, Covington & Burling
Covington & Burling has opened its first office in Asia, residing in Beijing. The firm’s previous management chair, Stuart Stock, will head the team. Stuart will be accompanied by senior lawyers Ellen Eliasoph and Cao
Read morePatton Boggs Is Spreading in the Middle East
Patton Boggs is making itself know in the Middle East. The firm has launched an office Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. Although Patton has worked in Abu Dhabi for thirty years, this is the beginning
Read moreWilson Sonsini Hires Notable Attorney for Shanghai
Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati has boosted their practice in Asia by welcoming Eva H. Wang back to their firm, where she was once an associate. Wang was previously general counsel and vice president of
Read moreJones Day Strenthens Its Hong Kong Office
Jones Day has hired Joe Bauerschmidt for its Hong Kong office. Bauerschmidt concentrates his practice on securities offerings and has represented both internatioanl banks and corporate entities. Bauerschmidt previously worked at Milbank, Tweed, Hadley &
Read moreHogan & Hartson Opens Office in Middle East
The Washington DC-based law firm of Hogan & Hartson has announced it will open an office in Abu Dhabi, which will be its first office in the Middle East. Heading up the new office will
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