HK: Hogan Lovells picks up partner duo from exiting Dechert
Anglo-American law firm Hogan Lovells has expanded its Hong Kong office with the addition of partners Maria Sit and Michael Wong and three associates from Dechert, which is set to close its Hong Kong operations.
Singapore: SH hires energy transition team from Penningtons
Stephenson Harwood has expanded its energy transition practice with the addition of a three-member team in Singapore from Penningtons Manches Cooper, led by partners Nick Dingemans and John Zadkovich.
Thailand: Tilleke brings on cap marks, tax partners from Deloitte, Kudun
Tilleke & Gibbins, Thailand’s largest law firm, has added Patcharaporn Pootranon and Saravut Krailadsiri as Bangkok-based partners in its capital markets and tax practices, respectively.
Drew secures $3.5 bln judgment against Lim family in Hin Leong case
Singapore Big Four law firm Drew & Napier has successfully represented liquidators in securing a $3.5 billion judgment against former oil tycoon Lim Oon Kuin, known as OK Lim, and his two children in Singapore's largest reported fraudulent trading case.
Offshore firm Campbells bolsters HK team with lit partner from Walkers
Offshore law firm Campbells has hired litigator Stuart D'Addona as a partner in Hong Kong from Walkers, where he spent nearly a decade.
Malaysia: LAW corporate head joins RDS as partner
Malaysian law firm RDS Partnership has hired veteran corporate/M&A lawyer Raphael Tay as a partner from local boutique LAW Partnership, where he headed the corporate and commercial practice.
India’s JSA continues lateral blitz with CAM hire
JSA Advocates & Solicitors has extended its extensive inorganic growth spree by adding capital markets expert Anuj Pethia from Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas as a partner in New Delhi.
Korea’s Shim & Kim adds BKL arbitration practice head
South Korean Big Six firm Shin & Kim has bolstered its international arbitration bench with the addition of Brandon (Hyung-Sik) Bang, who previously co-headed the practice at Bae, Kim & Lee.
US law firm Weil exits Beijing, 'in discussions' for Shanghai closure
Weil, Gotshal & Manges has become the latest U.S. law firm to retreat from the Chinese market, saying Wednesday it is moving towards ending its presence on the mainland.
Dentons adds finance and funds partner from Gallant in HK
Global law firm Dentons has expanded its debt finance and investment funds capabilities with the addition of Charles Yim as a partner in Hong Kong. Yim was previously a partner at local firm Gallant.