Anglo-German firm CMS has hired Conor Warde as the head of its asset finance practice in Hong Kong from Mayer Brown, where he led its shipping finance and maritime transactions team.

Mayer Brown JSM has welcomed Conor Warde as a partner in its banking and finance practice in Hong Kong from Clyde & Co.

Clyde & Co has represented Anglo-Eastern Ship Management Group on its agreement to merge with another Hong Kong-based firm, Univan Ship Management Group