Australia will now have a national program for paid parental leave. Check out this story from The Australian: www.theaustralian.com.au
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Winston & Strawn Adds Corporate and M&A Partner, Bertrand Theaud, to its Shanghai Office
Winston & Strawn LLP announced today that Bertrand Theaud has recently joined its Shanghai office as a partner and will focus on corporate law, including mergers and acquisitions and private equity transactions. Theaud was most
Read moreDLAPF advises China Magnesium on IPO
DLA Phillips Fox is advising on the proposed IPO and ASX listing of China Magnesium Corporation Ltd (CMC), which is aiming to become the world’s largest producer of pure magnesium and magnesium alloy within the
Read moreClifford Chance strengthens Middle Eastern Corporate Practice
Clifford Chance today announced that it is strengthening its Corporate practice in the Middle East with the transfer of Partner Nigel Wellings from the London office to Dubai. Nigel has been a Partner in Clifford
Read moreSidley Austin Plans on Growth in Asia
Sidley Austin LLP has transferred Tom Albrecht to Hong Kong to become the Asia managing partner. He plans on concentrating on growth in Asia, including seeking new cities to launch branches. Currently, Sidley has 120
Read moreFried Frank Promotes Two to International Counsel in Hong Kong Office
Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson LLP announced today that Jay Aggarwal and Marianne Cheng have been promoted to International Counsel in Hong Kong. Jay Aggarwal is an attorney in the Firm’s corporate department in
Read moreNew York to Hong Kong
In 2009, investment guru Jim Rogers quipped, “If you were smart in 1807 you moved to London, if you were smart in 1907 you moved to New York City, and if you are smart in
Read moreDavis Polk Advises Heinz on Its Acquisition of Foodstar
Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP is advising H.J. Heinz Company on its acquisition of Foodstar from Transpac Industrial Holdings Ltd., a private equity holding company, and various Transpac Funds. The purchase price consists of a
Read moreMayer Brown and Simmons & Simmons Talking Again
Merger talks between Mayer Brown and Simmons & Simmons are back in existence. If the union happens, Mayer Brown will gain a strong UK practice while Simmons will expand immensely in Asia. Source: www.thelawyer.com
Read moreBaker & McKenzie Announces New Partner, Special Counsel and Senior Associate Appointments
Baker & McKenzie is delighted to announce the election of three new lawyers to the Partnership, effective 1 July 2010.
Read moreSimmons & Simmons Advises Japaninvest on Two Asian Transactions
Simmons & Simmons have advised Japaninvest Group plc in relation to its alliance with Société Générale (Soc Gen). The alliance involves arrangements which preserve Japaninvest’s editorial independence
Read moreSimmons & Simmons Hires Lateral for Beijing
Simmons & Simmons has just scored a lateral partner. Davis Wang leaves his position with King & Wood to join Simmons’ Beijing office. This makes Simmons & Simmons first lateral partner hire for the new
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