HWL Ebsworth has announced the appointment of David Guthrie as a partner in its Melbourne insurance team. Guthrie was previously at Norton Rose Fulbright.
Guthrie acts in claims for personal injury damages, property damage and economic loss and his experience includes defending claims under public & products liability policies, professional indemnity policies and general liability policies.
Hui Doe & Sum Law Firm, a Hong Kong-based practice, is set to enter into a formal association with Yingke Law Firm, China's largest law firm by headcount, pending approval from the Law Society of Hong Kong.
Siraj Omar SC, former co-head of dispute resolution at Big Four firm Drew & Napier, has launched his own law firm specialising in commercial dispute resolution, marking a significant departure from one of Singapore's oldest law practices.
Japanese law firm Miura & Partners has continued its expansion within Southeast Asia after announcing that it will enter into a strategic alliance with Malaysian law firm Donovan & Ho.