news

Hong Kong boutique Georgiou Payne Stewien (GPS) has recruited its second partner in a matter of months, with corporate lawyer John Koh joining as a partner from FitzGerald Lawyers.

His addition comes shortly after disputes lawyer Kareena Teh joined GPS as a partner from EY member firm LC Lawyers.

Koh is a former managing partner of Osborne Clarke's Hong Kong office. In 2014, he was recruited by that firm from Bird & Bird to launch its presence in the SAR. After Osborne Clarke shuttered its Hong Kong office in 2020, Koh moved to local firm FitzGerald.

With more than 20 years of experience, Koh advises on general corporate, M&A, joint ventures and foreign direct investment in PRC. He also has a special focus on commercial law in the digital business sector.

With Koh’s arrival, GPS now has six partners, including Phillip Georgiou, Sonny Payne and Brett Stewien, who established the firm in 2017.

TO CONTACT EDITORIAL TEAM, PLEASE EMAIL ALBEDITOR@THOMSONREUTERS.COM

Related Articles

In House News

ALB Conversations: Elizabeth Kong, 3M

by Asian Legal Business《亚洲法律杂志》 |

Elizabeth Kong, Asia general counsel for three of 3M's largest business verticals, talks about how her days are as unpredictable as Forrest Gump's box of chocolates, why thinking like a business leader who "happens to have a solid grounding in law" is crucial, and what makes 3M a place where you might hit a 40-year veteran if you throw a stone.

Features

MIDDLE EAST: ‘Law firms offer very little innovation’

by Nimitt Dixit |

Mohammed Jamil is the group general counsel of Saudi Arabian lubricant maker Petromin Corporation. Jamil has over 20 years of in-house experience working as an attorney across multiple jurisdictions. In the Middle East, he has worked in the legal teams of Yusuf Bin Ahmed Kanoo, Saudi Basic Industries Corporation (SABIC), Kuwait Finance House, and TRW.

Features

RANKINGS: ALB Asia Top 15 GCs 2024

by Asian Legal Business《亚洲法律杂志》, Nimitt Dixit |

In the fast-paced world of Asian business, general counsel are emerging as key players in shaping corporate strategy. Gone are the days when these legal experts were confined to the sidelines of compliance and risk management. Today, they're at the forefront of innovation, building trust, and driving their organisations forward.