Singapore was at the epicenter of Asian legal career moves in September. Here is a quick summary of the major headlines: Bryan Cave recruited Iain Sharp to its litigation group. The partner focuses on all
Read moreSeptember Lateral Moves Roundup – Hong Kong
As always, the job market in Hong Kong was lively through the month of September. The legal headhunters at Kinney Recruiting are of course always happy to discuss these stories or any other that may
Read moreSeptember Beijing Legal Job Moves Summary
September was a very hot month for Beijing legal career changes. Here is a run-down of several major newsmakers: Partner William Rosoff joined Akin Gump from the New York office of Cozen O’Connor. He brings
Read moreCleary Gottlieb Opens Office in Seoul
Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP announced today that it has opened a foreign legal consultant office in Seoul, Korea, following the receipt of necessary approvals from the Korean regulatory authorities. The office is the
Read moreKing & Wood Mallesons Acts on Algeco Scotman Group’s US$3.4 Billion Acquisition and Debt Refinancing
King & Wood Mallesons has acted as Australian counsel for 9 Joint Lead Arrangers, including Bank of America and Deutsche Bank, on Algeco Scotsman Group’s US$3.4 billion acquisition and debt financing, which included a US$1.25
Read moreCorrs Adds Leading Planning and Development Partner to the Firm
Corrs Chambers Westgarth has appointed foremost planning and development specialist, Michael Leong, as a partner in its Planning, Environmental and Local Government (PELG) practice. He will be based in Brisbane
Read moreHerbert Smith Freehills Appoints Asia International Arbitration Specialist to Its Hong Kong Team
Herbert Smith Freehills today announced the appointment of Jun Bautista to its international arbitration group. Qualified in New York and the Philippines, he will join the firm’s Hong Kong international arbitration team as a registered
Read moreClifford Chance Advises on US$650 Million First Gulf Bank Notes Issuance
Clifford Chance’s Dubai Office has advised the joint lead managers on the update by First Gulf Bank PJSC (FGB) of its US$3.5 billion Euro Medium Term Note Programme (Programme) and the Issuance by FGB under
Read moreNorton Rose Expands Corporate Team in Thailand
International law firm Norton Rose has announced that Andrew Lucas joins the Bangkok office as a partner in the corporate team
Read moreClifford Chance Advises Hokuetsu Kishu Paper on Its Acquisition of French Specialty Paper Company
Leading international law firm Clifford Chance has advised Hokuetsu Kishu Paper Company, Ltd on its purchase of Financiere Bernard Dumas SAS and its subsidiary Bernard Dumas SAS, a French-based paper company specialising in the glass
Read moreDavis Polk – Lonking Holdings Limited Cash Tender Offer for Outstanding High-Yield Notes
Davis Polk advised J.P. Morgan Securities plc as the exclusive dealer manager in connection with a cash tender offer by Lonking Holdings Limited for up to $80 million of its outstanding $350 million 8.5% senior
Read moreAppleby Advised China Fishery Group Limited on Its USD300M Notes Issuance
The Notes are listed on the Singapore Exchange Securities Trading Limited and guaranteed by China Fishery Group Limited and certain of its wholly owned subsidiaries, which included thirteen BVI companies
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