By Toby Geoghegan
Nigel Binnersley and Kristi Swartz have left Blank Rome to join Bryan Cave as partners in the firm’s Hong Kong office.
Binnersley has experience in both litigation and commercial matters, specializing in international trade and carriage disputes. He has appeared before courts and in arbitration and mediation matters in Hong Kong, London and China. He has also advised on joint ventures, foreign direct investment, setting up businesses in Hong Kong and China, shareholders agreements, employment advice, personal injury defense and claims work, and asset sale and purchase.
Swartz previously concentrated her practice in mergers and acquisitions and private equity as well as public companies and capital formation, while maintaining a particular focus in corporate finance. She has acted for companies and directors on enquiries and investigations, as well as clients confronted with allegations of market manipulation and insider dealing.
