Singapore Big Four firm Rajah & Tann has hired private-wealth specialist Craig Paynter as a partner from offshore law firm Bedell Cristin, where he was senior associate.

Jersey-headquartered offshore law firm Bedell Cristin is set to merge with Solomon Harris, which is located in the Cayman Islands. The new entity will be known as Bedell Cristin.

The Singapore office of Collas Crill has recruited transactional lawyer Stephen Adams from fellow offshore outfit Bedell Cristin.