Simpson Thacher Opens in Beijing

Simpson Thacher & Bartlett has opened a new office in Beijing. The firm recruited Douglas Markel, a partner from UK firm Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer, to head the new office. Markel is a megers & acquistions lawyer, and he has practiced in Beijing for 16 years; he also headed Freshfields’ China practice last year. Simpson Thacher starting recruiting for the office last year, hiring Shearman & Sterling partner Leiming Chan and Shaolin Luo, a counsel from Chinese firm Fangda Partners. Corporate partner Chris Lin will also relocate from Simpson’s Hong Kong outfit to Beijing.

Source: www.law.com


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