Another firm has launched in Dubai. Jones Day has joined the list in the Middle East. The firm is moving two partners to the city: Arman Galledari, from London, and Sheila Shadmand from Washington. The
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Partner Chances in Asia: You Got Any? (Part 2)
This is Robert again following up on last week’s introduction to the sort of people who become partners in firms in Asia. Before breaking down the specific categories of people who make partner as promised,
Read moreOrrick Herrington Backs Out of Plans
Orrick Herrington & Sutcliffe has decided against former plans to launch an office in the Middle East. The firm had explored the possibility to open in both Abu Dhabi and Dubai, but now neither will
Read morePartner Chances in Asia: You Got Any?
Robert here. Loyal readers of our blog will have noticed that I tend to remain in the background here. The truth is that Robert really is an outstanding recruiter, and I prefer to have him
Read moreK&L Gates Opens in Singapore
K&L Gates has just launched its office in Singapore with prior DLA Piper partner Kevin Murphy. This will make the firm’s fifth office. Soon enough, the office will be filled with 15 lawyers brought in
Read moreWhite & Case Has Dumped Venture Law in Singapore
White & Case has decided against its merger with Venture Law in Singapore. The two firms were previously in a formal alliance since 2003. Before December 2008, the only way for a foreign firm to
Read moreChina Recovery in ’09
Robert here. As promised, in this post we will provide some basic evidence of encouraging signs that China’s economy could recover in ’09. As mentioned in previous AC posts and comments, we are, naturally, in
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