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
Read moreDubai Invests in U.S. Hedge Fund Managers
Dubai Multi Commodities Centre, a branch of the government-controlled group Dubai World, is investing a whopping $250 million in five U.S. Hedge-fund managers. The five hedge funds will conduct business in accord with shariah, or
Read moreDubai Invests in U.S. Hedge Fund Managers
Dubai Multi Commodities Centre, a branch of the government-controlled group Dubai World, is investing a whopping $250 million in five U.S. Hedge-fund managers. The five hedge funds will conduct business in accord with shariah, or
Read morePaul, Hastings, Janofsky & Walker LLP Makes History in China
Paul, Hastings, Janofsky & Walker LLP has made history in the Republic of China. The firm recently aided Asia Pacific Land (APL) in closing the largest real estate deal ever made in the country. Due
Read morePathak Is A Perfect Fit For Gibson Dunn’s Singapore Office
Jai Pathak joined Gibson Dunn in February after 24 years at Jones Day. Gibson’s managing partner, Kenneth Doran, explains that although the idea of a Singapore office was being discussed, it was not the reason
Read moreEdwards Angell in Preparations to Launch In Hong Kong and Tokyo
Edwards Angell Palmer & Dodge is preparing to open its new offices in Hong Kong and Tokyo. These new offices are part of 5 year plan to expand the firm globally. The plan not only
Read moreBryan Cave Hires Another For Asia Office
Bryan Cave has hired Ignatius Hwang to join as a partner in the firm’s Hong Kong office. Ignatius will head the firm’s projects practice in Asia. He will be aided by various other experienced projects
Read moreNixon Peabody Launches in Shanghai
Nixon Peabody LLP has opened office in Shanghai. The branch is staffed by a rotating schedule of Nixon Peabody’s China group attorneys. But, it will not be long before it has a permanent staff looking
Read moreTaylor Wessing Plans For Beijing Launch
Taylor Wessing waits approval from the Chinese authorities for its planned launch of its Beijing office. Taylor Wessing already has offices in Shanghai and in Dubai. The firm hopes that the new addition will bring
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