Herbert Smith Freehills has promoted 19 new partners worldwide, of whom three are in Asia, and also relocated a partner from Sydney to Singapore.

Pinsent Masons Mpillay, the Singapore joint law venture of Pinsent Masons, has hired TMT specialist Bryan Tan as partner from boutique law firm Keystone Law Corp.

King & Spalding has hired international arbitration and construction lawyer Peter Megens as a partner at its Singapore office from King & Wood Mallesons in Melbourne, where Megens was co-head of the firm’s arbitration practice.

CC stars in BTSGIF Thailand IPO, three firms help DHR Holding purchase Quest Diagnostics’ HemoCue business, Amarchand and White & Case advise on Network18 and OCP Asia’s investment in TV18 HSN Holdings, and much more in this week’s Southeast Asia deals roundup.

King & Spalding has recruited international arbitration and construction expert Peter Megens as a partner in its Singapore office.

Insurance firm Wotton + Kearney has announced it will open a Brisbane office in July.

Jennifer Caldwell has re-joined Buddle Findlay's Auckland office as a partner in the environment and resource management team.

Ashurst has been appointed legal adviser to the NSW Government on the procurement and property aspects of the $1.6 billion Sydney CBD and South East Light Rail project.

Lander & Rogers has announced that it has appointed Elizabeth Parkin as the firm's new Chief Operating Officer.

Habib Al Mulla, a leading law firm in the United Arab Emirates, is set to merge with Baker & McKenzie on July 1.