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Rouse names new deputy CEO and China lead ahead of growth push

London-based IP firm underlines importance of Chinese market to growth plans

Skadden and Orrick advise on ECARX's $3.8bn SPAC merger with COVA Acquisition

Deal includes an additional $45m investment from Geely Holding Group, Luminar Technologies and Lotus Technology

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Nine judiciaries launch global network to promote alternative dispute resolution

US, UK, Singapore, and Germany among those to sign up to Judicial Dispute Resolution Network

Pinsent Masons creates head of APAC role as part of wider regional leadership shakeup

James Morgan-Payler to take the reins in Melbourne as UK firm's head of APAC as Singapore-based Johanna Murray made region's COO

Hong Kong’s foreign judges can hear national security cases, says city’s chief justice

Andrew Cheung asserts that Hong Kong’s judiciary remains independent

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Chinese outbound investment into North America drops by more than a third in 2021

Overall outbound FDI remains steady, though M&A declines, Baker McKenzie analysis finds

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New Hong Kong Bar chairman seeks to ease tensions with Beijing

Victor Dawes says Bar wants to improve government relations but will speak out ‘when necessary’

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The Global Legal Post launches online fashion law comparative guide

First of new series of Law Over Border guides showcases fast-developing fashion law

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Tilleke & Gibbins hires GC of Myanmar-focused business syndicate to bolster China capabilities

Derrick Khoo leaves role at Marga Group to co-head Bangkok-based firm’s China desk

Hong Kong boutique Ben McQuhae & Co becomes first off-shore buyer of China carbon credits

Firm teams up with former environment minister to buy 10,000 tonnes of credits to demonstrate market's potential

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Taylor Wessing launches independent China-focused IP and trademark business

Beijing Tailun IP Agency is headed by partner Thomas Pattloch, the EU's former IP officer in China

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Dutch firm Houthoff expands international footprint with China-based representative

Former China project manager and new Greater China rep Yang Wan will be based in Shanghai

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K&L Gates launches China-focused IP agency to bolster global trademark coverage

New agency will work directly with China's IP authorities rather than deal with local firms

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Davis Polk expands in Beijing with equity capital markets partner hire from Freshfields

Wall Street firm cites growing demand for elite Hong Kong law advice as Jason Xu climbs on board

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Allen & Overy's Shanghai JV partner hires Fangda litigation team and opens in Beijing

Melody Wang and three-lawyer team joins Lang Yue as head of Chinese litigation

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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%

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Trade secret theft: China turns up the heat on foreign actors

Amendments to statutes on trade secret crimes are part of the escalating US-China trade war, report Leon Liu and Jacob Clark

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JunHe founder 'passes torch' to next generation after 30 years at helm

Top Chinese firm hails smooth transition as Xiao Wei resigns as managing partner

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McDermott quits Asia as Winston & Strawn takes over its China alliance

Deal sees Winston unveil YuandaWinston after it secures Chicago rival's 50-strong Shanghai allied office

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