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KWM restructuring pro joins Freshfields in HK

BY Nimitt Dixit |

Global law firm Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer had hired Tony Chow from King & Wood Mallesons to lead the firm’s contentious insolvency practice in Hong Kong.
Death of a Tribunal: How India's NCLT Fades in Influence

BY Nimitt Dixit |

Lack of judicial capacity, incompetency, and frivolous litigation in the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) have led to decreased values and increased timelines for debt recovery under India’s bankruptcy code, driving financial creditors and prospective debt buyers away from India’s foremost stressed asset resolution scheme.
Former judges join Korea’s Shin & Kim as partners

BY Mari Iwata |

South Korean Big Six law firm Shin & Kim has hired former judges Dong-kyu Kim and Hun-tae Doh as partners in Seoul. While Kim will specialise in bankruptcy and insolvency, Doh is a tax expert.
India lateral partner hire roundup: February 2024

BY Mari Iwata |

A new year brought new hires for India’s legal market. Dentons Link Legal, ANM Global, Emerald Law Offices, and Kochhar & Co continued their hiring streaks, while Rajaram Legal, SKV Law Offices, and AKS Partners also welcomed new additions.
Singapore disputes boutique Fortress Law launches

BY Nimitt Dixit |

Four lawyers, including two directors, of Singapore law firm Kalco Law have left to launch a disputes-focused boutique in the city called Fortress Law.
MB Kemp hires construction disputes expert in HK from local firm Cocking

BY Mari Iwata |

Hong Kong-headquartered dispute resolution and insolvency firm MB Kemp has hired Gilbert Kwok as a partner in the city from Cocking & Co.
COUNSELS, OFFICE OF THE GENERAL COUNSEL, ASIAN DEVELOPMENT BANK

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Want to help make a difference? Want to know how you can apply your legal skills to help promote economic development and eradicate poverty in the Asia Pacific region? 
Insolvency litigator, Offshore law firm, Hong Kong, 3 to 6 years

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Our client is a leading offshore law firm with a well established office in Hong Kong.  It advises on a range of high profile commercial disputes for an impressive mix of blue chip clients. 

HZ 16138 | Magic Circle | Gen Banking Associates | Jnr to Mid/SA | Singapore & HK

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We are working with a number of our clients for associate openings at leading international firms and Magic Circle in general banking and finance roles in Singapore and Hong Kong.  Ideally for start date in end of Q1 2017.

 
Leading R&I practice – Top US firm

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Our client is a leading wall street firm with a top-tier restructuring & insolvency practice.