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Mayer Brown JSM has hired partner Robert Woll in its global corporate & securities practice and its fund formation and investment management group in Hong Kong from local law firm Deacons.

Woll, who has experience in M&A transactions, leveraged buyouts, project finance, capital markets and representing emerging growth companies, represents financial institutions, investors and entrepreneurs in fintech ventures. 

Prior to Deacons, he worked as a partner at WilmerHale in Beijing and at Morrison & Foerster in Hong Kong. He has also worked with Skadden Arps, Morgan Stanley and Davis Polk & Wardwell. 

 

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