Asia

PARTNER HIRES

Milbank unveils quartet of Hong Kong M&A and private equity partners after raids on UK Magic Circle

New arrivals include ex-Clifford Chance Asia Pacific private equity co-heads Andrew Whan and Neeraj Budhwani
PARTNER HIRE

HFW hires Reed Smith's Singapore head to boost commodities team

Peter Zaman climbs on board as UK-based firm celebrates 30th anniversary in Singapore; Reed Smith hires in Athens
HONG KONG

American lawyer arrested in Hong Kong crackdown

John Clancey believed to be first foreign national detained under new security law
SUSTAINABILITY

Rajah & Tann Singapore opens sustainability practice amid growing ESG compliance needs

New regional practice group will be led by banking and finance partner Lee Weilin
PARTNER HIRE

Squire flags commodities drive as it hires Singapore-based Clifford Chance partner

Arrival of Kate Sherrard and an associate coincides with first anniversary of group's launch
INTERNATIONAL LAW

Anderson Mori unveils foreign law enterprise to boost status of its US, UK and China qualified lawyers

Top Japanese firm says overseas lawyers can now be partners, creating a more 'diverse and inclusive' practice
ALLIANCE

Ince strikes cooperation deal with national Chinese firm as regional revenue jumps

Listed law firm teams up with W&H Law Firm; half-year results show Greater China revenue up by 15%
ARBITRATION

Hong Kong seeks to bolster disputes reputation with updated China deal

New agreement will make it easier to enforce arbitral awards in both jurisdictions
NATIONAL SECURITY LAW

UK judiciary reviews historic role sitting in Hong Kong's highest court

'Chilling effect' of new security law prompts UK foreign secretary to moot court boycott
PARTNER HIRE

White & Case raids Weil Gotshal for Hong Kong debt finance partner

New York firm boosts sponsor finance capabilities with arrival of private equity specialist Daniel Abercromby

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