Shearman & Sterling has elected seven counsels to the partnership across its worldwide platform. Significantly for Asia and the Middle East, new partners will be elected in Hong Kong, Tokyo and Abu Dhabi.

Lorna Xin Chen, an asset management lawyer in Hong Kong who specialises in representing private funds on their global investments has been promoted to the partnership effective from 15 Dec 2010.

Etienne Gelencser, a project development, finance and asset management lawyer in Shearman’s Tokyo office has project finance clients across Asia, the Middle East and the Americas. Gelencser also regularly represents institutions and private equity funds sponsoring the formation of Japan and Asia.

Brian Clayton, a project development and finance specialist in Abu Dhabi, focuses on construction and oil & gas projects. He has represented sponsors, developers, contractors and lenders in a variety of industries including petrochemical, LNG, power, water, mining, industrial, renewables and infrastructure.ALB

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