International law firm Pinsent Masons has further boosted its international tax practice, with the hire of Valerie Wu as partner in the firm’s Singapore office.
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K&L Gates Bolsters Asia Practice with Addition of Corporate, Disputes Partners
Global law firm K&L Gates LLP has added two new partners in its Asia practice. Corporate lawyer Ian Liao joins K&L Gates’ Shanghai office from Jones Day, while disputes lawyer Glenn Cheng — who arrives
Read moreMayer Brown JSM Expands Corporate & Securities Practice With Addition of Nicholas Chan in Hong Kong
Mayer Brown JSM announced today that Nicholas Chan has joined the firm’s Corporate & Securities practice as a partner in Hong Kong. His arrival further strengthens the firm’s corporate transactions offerings globally. Mr. Chan comes
Read moreBaker & McKenzie Strengthens its Projects Practice in Singapore and Asia Pacific
Baker & McKenzie.Wong & Leow, the member firm of Baker & McKenzie International in Singapore, has appointed experienced projects and infrastructure lawyer, Martin David, as a Principal in its Finance and Projects Practice Group. Martin
Read moreClyde & Co Grows its Corporate Team in MENA with New Partner Hire
Global law firm Clyde & Co has grown its MENA partnership with the addition of a new corporate partner joining the firm’s Dubai office.
Read moreAsia Arbitration boost – Hogan Lovells Hires James Kwan in Hong Kong
Hogan Lovells is strengthening its International Arbitration (IA) practice in Hong Kong with the hire of partner James Kwan.
Read moreK&L Gates Continues to Strengthen Brisbane Office with Hire of Partner Trio
Global law firm K&L Gates has added three new partners in its Brisbane office, welcoming corporate and transactional partner Philip Vickery, real estate partner Brian Healey, and labor, employment and workplace safety partner Paul Hardman.
Read moreSquire Patton Boggs Acts for Coal of Africa Limited on AU$126.4 Million Takeover of Universal Coal
Squire Patton Boggs is acting for ASX, AIM and JSE listed Coal of Africa Limited (“CoAL”) on its AU$126.4 million (£60 million) recommended takeover offer for ASX listed Universal Coal plc (“Universal”), made through a
Read moreHerbert Smith Freehills Advises SurfStitch on $A23.7 Million Acquisition and A$50 Million Placement
Herbert Smith Freehills has advised SurfStitch Group Limited (SurfStitch) on its acquisition of SHI Holdings Pty Limited (SHI), a global designer and distributor of water board sports products. The acquisition, which completed on 3 December
Read moreBird & Bird Boosts its Corporate and Aviation Offering in Asia Pacific
Bird & Bird is pleased to welcome internationally renowned M&A specialist John Shi and his team member Shan Lai as Corporate partners in its Beijing office.John joins from DLA Piper, where he was Chief Representative.
Read moreCompetition Partner Sébastien Evrard Joins Gibson Dunn in Hong Kong
Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP is pleased to announce that Sébastien Evrard will join the firm’s Hong Kong office as a partner. Previously with Jones Day, Evrard will continue his antitrust and competition practice.
Read moreWilliam Ku Joins Herbert Smith Freehills as Debt Capital Markets Partner in Hong Kong
Herbert Smith Freehills is pleased to announce the appointment of William Ku as a debt capital markets partner, based in its Hong Kong office.
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