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HK watchdog creates litigation team
The Securities and Futures Commission is creating an eight-person litigation team as a way of strengthening its working resources, particularly as relates to the increasing influence of China.
Proskauer Rose recruit partners in foreign push
US law firm Proskauer Rose has recruited two partners - from Fried, Frank and Dechert - to push ahead in the UK and Asia.
Dechert head in Hong Kong switches to Zhong Lun
Basil Hwang, managing partner of Dechert in Hong Kong, joined the Zhong Lun associate firm, Boughton Peterson Yang Anderson. at the start of January.
HK courts attacked over withholding documents
Hong Kong has been criticised for not giving the public and the media the same access to documents mentioned in proceedings as is given in the US, Britain, Sourth Africa, Canada and New Zealand.
US firms set eyes on Hong Kong disputes work
Three US law firms - Cadwalader Wickersham & Taft, Milbank Tweed & Hadley and Morrison & Foerster - are among the international practices seeking to open or increase their litigation presence in Hong Kong.
Bengal braced for falling tax revenue after big business challenge
The Indian state of West Bengal is braced to see a fall in tax revenue this year after Tata Steel, Cadbury and other multinationals challenged one of its tax laws.
Hong Kong moves towards LLP structures
International law firms may receive a warmer welcome in Hong Kong next year which is considering allowing lawyers to operate as Limited Liability Partnerships in 2014.
Chinese diaspora grows as AllBright opens in Hong Kong
Shanghai-based, 32-lawyer firm AllBright is opening a Hong Kong office on November 15 in association with Stevenson Wong & Co.
Ropes & Gray's M&A co-head shifts to Hong Kong
Ropes & Gray is putting more emphasis on the Asian side of its M&A practice as James Lidbury moves his office, including some associates, from Chicago to Hong Kong.
Ex-Slaughters lawyer faces Hong Kong trial
A former Slaughter and May lawyer and her partner, formerly of Linklaters, lost their application to have proceedings for insider trading dismissed against them.
Hong Kong judge criticises lawyers for time wasting
The vice president of the Hong Kong Court of Appeal, Mr Justice Frank Stock, has attacked lawyers for making 'wholly unwarranted allegations of incompetence' against each other.
Hong Kong tycoon changes lawyers mid-trial
Property businessman Joseph Lau Luen Hung has replaced his lawyers while his defence was being presented in a bribery hearing in Macau.
Gall gathers pace with three hires in Hong Kong
Litigation-only law firm Gall has recruited three partners from Baker & McKenzie, Herbert Smith Freehills and Farrer & Co.
Ex-K&L Gates partner jailed for 12 years
A former Asia partner in K&L Gates has gone to jail in Australia after orchestrating a HK$8.5 billion scam on 92 victims.
Addleshaw Goddard sets up Hong Kong association
Addleshaw Goddard is seeking regulatory approval to establish a formal association between its Hong Kong office and local practice Stewien & Co.
Blank Rome closes in Hong Kong
Blank Rome has become the latest firm to reduce its office footprint in Asia - through the closure of its Hong Kong office.
Minter Ellison recruits Hong Kong tax team
Minter Ellison is kick-starting its tax practice in Hong Kong by the addition of two lawyers from accountant EY.
Hong Kong lawyer reveals Snowden discussions
Secretary general of the democratic party and leading Hong Kong lawyer Albert Ho Chun-yan has revealed that he was part of discussions held with the government to consider the fate of NSA whistleblower Edward Snowden.
Davis Polk sued for $1.4m over hire of HK litigator
A legal recuiter has sued New York firm Davis Polk & Wardwell, claiming he helped the firm hire a litigation partner in Hong Kong.
Hong Kong solicitors smash bar's advocacy monopoly
Hong Kong solicitors are to follow their English counterparts some 23 years later as they stand on the verge of being granted audience rights in the higher courts of the former British colony.