Mayer Brown has hired Paul JP Teo as a partner in Singapore from Baker McKenzie, where was the Hong Kong-based head of the firm’s international arbitration practice for Greater China.

Paul TeoTeo has more than 20 years of experience and handles disputes related to corporate and commercial transactions, energy and resources, infrastructure, offshore, marine, and telecommunications.

Prior to joining Baker McKenzie, Teo was a partner at Pinsent Masons and Hogan Lovells.

Following Teo’s addition, Mayer Brown’s Singapore office now has 10 partners.

 

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