Baker & McKenzie hired seven partners from Japanese firm Asahi Koma Law Offices and a linked operation for its Tokyo office. The firm hired name partner Fumio Koma, intellectual property partner Yasunori Hashiguchi, insolvency partner
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Morgan Lewis Hires in Tokyo
Morgan Lewis & Bockius acquired a new partner from Paul Weiss Rifkind Wharton & Garrison for its Tokyo office. Lisa Yano joins the team as a co-managing partner and co-head of the firm’s local joint
Read moreDavis Polk Opens in Beijing
Davis Polk & Wardwell just opened its third Asian office. The new Beijing site comes after offices in Hong Kong and Tokyo. Even before having an office in China, the New York-based firm has advised
Read moreAsian Expansion for Bingham McCutchen
A month after the announcement of the opening of a Hong Kong office, Bingham McCutchen plans to also open an office in Tokyo with 22 lawyers. The firm’s focus in Tokyo will be on its
Read moreVinson & Elkins Adds Hong Kong Office
Texas-based Vinson & Elkins will expand its presence in Asia with a new Hong Kong office. This will be the firm’s fourth in the region, with locations in Tokyo, Shanghai, and Beijing. The firm plans
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