9 Asian Legal Business | October 2024 Stuart D’Addona Leaving: Walkers Going to: Campbells Practice: Disputes Location: Hong Kong Position: Partner Earl Rivera-Dolera Leaving: Frasers Law Company Going to: Tokyo International Law Office Practice: Disputes Location: Tokyo Position: Partner Chris Hodgens Leaving: Baker McKenzie Going to: Atsumi & Sakai Practice: M&A Location: Tokyo Position: Partner Maria Sit Leaving: Dechert Going to: Hogan Lovells Practice: Litigation, Regulatory Location: Hong Kong Position: Partner Anthony RV Jacoba Leaving: Anthony V. Jacoba Law Office Going to: Ocampo & Suralvo Law Offices Practice: Disputes, Insolvency Location: Manila Position: Practice Head Eunjee Kim Leaving: Bae, Kim & Lee Going to: Dentons Lee Practice: Employment Location: Seoul Position: Senior Attorney John Kwak Leaving: Kim & Chang Going to: Baker McKenzie KLP JV Practice: Tax Location: Seoul Position: Partner Dennis Li Leaving: Travers Thorp Alberga Going to: Ogier Practice: Funds Location: Hong Kong Position: Partner Nguyen Ngoc Phuc Leaving: Mori Hamada & Matsumoto Going to: Nishimura & Asahi Practice: Real Estate, Corporate Location: Ho Chi Minh City Position: Partner Patcharaporn Pootranon Leaving: Deloitte Legal Going to: Tilleke & Gibbins Practice: Capital Markets Location: Bangkok Position: Partner Edwin Sim Leaving: Lexton Law Corporation Going to: Covenant Chambers Practice: Disputes Location: Singapore Position: Partner Harris Toengkagie Leaving: Makarim & Taira S. Going to: Hiswara Bunjamin & Tandjung Practice: Disputes Location: Jakarta Position: Partner Esther Wee Leaving: Harry Elias Partnership Going to: RHTLaw Asia Practice: Intellectual Property Location: Singapore Position: Partner Maria Sit, the former managing partner of Dechert’s recently shuttered Hong Kong office, is moving to Hogan Lovells along with partner Michael Wong and three associates. “Maria’s experience in regulatory enforcement and dispute resolution, particularly in mainland China, significantly strengthens our ability to serve large conglomerates in the region,” added Des Hogan, head of disputes at Hogan Lovells. The additions are part of Hogan Lovells’ strategy to strengthen its capabilities in funds, complex disputes, and cross-border investigations within the APAC region. “The addition of Michael and Maria reflects our ongoing commitment to APAC and to build a robust, multi-disciplinary team. Their combined expertise will enhance our client offering and help us capture new opportunities in Hong Kong and beyond,” noted Owen Chan, managing partner of the Hong Kong office. Once Sit arrives, Hogan Lovells’ Hong Kong office will have 40 feeearners, including 16 partners. The Briefs APPOINTMENTS
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