Simmons & Simmons has hired investment funds specialist Gaven Cheong as a partner at its Hong Kong office.
Previously a counsel with Sidley Austin in Hong Kong, Cheong focuses on the creation and structuring of investment funds, as well as regulatory work.
Prior to joining Sidley Austin in 2006, Cheong worked at the Hong Kong offices of Clifford Chance and Herbert Smith Freehills.
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Japanese Big Four law firm Nishimura & Asahi has welcomed two new partners to its newly established Brussels office: International trade partner Benoit Servais (L) joins from Van Bael & Bellis, while antitrust expert Kristina Winkelmann moves from Gleiss Lutz.
U.S. law firm Kirkland & Ellis has seen the third partner exit from its Hong Kong office in February alone, with investment funds partner Wang Shinong joining DLA Piper as an of counsel.
CMS Holborn Asia, the Singapore alliance firm of CMS, has added Ying Yi Liew as a director and head of its financial services regulatory practice from Baker McKenzie Wong & Leow, where she was a principal.