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U.S. law firm Seyfarth Shaw has hired TMT expert Paul Haswell as a partner in Hong Kong from Pinsent Masons, where he worked for nearly 15 years.

Haswell’s practice focuses on telecoms projects and commercial contracts relating to technology, data, outsourcing, supply chain, cryptocurrency, blockchain, and licensing.

Prior to joining Pinsent Masons in 2007, Haswell worked with UK law firm Wragge & Co.

Seyfarth, which opened its Hong Kong office in in 2017, now has seven partners there.

Aside from his legal career, Haswell is currently also a DJ and presenter on RTHK Radio 3.

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