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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Malaysian law firm Zul Rafique & Partners has bolstered its real estate capabilities with the addition of Ainal Marlinda Md Said, who joins from her role as legal head of property developer Sime Darby Property.
Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas has added Lakshmi Rajagopalan, who was the assistant general counsel at B2B e-commerce platform Udaan, as a partner in its financial services and technology practice in Bengaluru.
Latham & Watkins and Romulo Mabanta Buenaventura Sayoc & de los Angeles are advising I Squared Capital on its $460 million acquisition of Philippine Coastal Storage & Pipeline Corp (PCSPC) from Keppel Infrastructure Trust and Metro Pacific Investments Corporation.