In the past few years, law firms in Hong Kong have faced unprecedented hurdles stemming from the COVID-19 pandemic, macroeconomic instability and heightened geopolitical tensions. Those emerging from the storm, however, have become not only stronger but also wiser. Leaders share with ALB how adversity has propelled them to finetune their operational strategies to seize new opportunities while also retaining top-class talent.

Offshore law firm Conyers has hired veteran disputes lawyer Mark Yeadon as its head of Hong Kong disputes and restructuring practice from Eversheds Sutherland, where he led the Asia litigation and dispute management practice.

Offshore law firm Conyers has added insolvency and disputes specialist Michael Makridakis as a partner in Hong Kong.

Davis Polk & Wardwell has advised Hong Kong-listed global sourcing and logistics group Li & Fung Ltd on its $931 million proposed privatization by Golden Lincoln Holdings Limited, which was represented by Kirkland & Ellis.