King & Wood Mallesons has bolstered its banking practice in Singapore with the addition of Gary Hamp, who was previously an independent consultant in London. Hamp is KWM’s first Asia partner hire in 2024.

Shearman & Sterling has hired finance specialist Gary Hamp as a partner in London from Latham & Watkins in Hong Kong.

Latham & Watkins has shored up its corporate and finance practice in Asia with the hire of Simon Cooke, Gary Hamp and Amy Beckingham as partners at the firm’s Hong Kong office.