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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
Partner and three associates leave Withers to launch Hong Kong family law boutique
Rita Ku departs after more than a decade; Withers mentor Sharon Ser will join her later this year
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’
Mishcon’s Hong Kong ally hires five-strong disputes team from leading independent firm
Disputes boutique Karas strengthened as Mishcon presses on with strategy of growing Asia private client capability
RPC hires Ashurst's Korea co-head in Hong Kong to set up country desk
UK firm flags 'key strategic hire' as it targets work in world's 12th largest economy
Norton Rose Fulbright appoints 54 partners in North America-focused round
Global giant achieves 40% target for women lawyers for third year running; Reed Smith promotes 31
Withers hires partners from Pillsbury and BCLP to boost Southeast Asia reach
Private client powerhouse also signs real estate partner in London and promotes four lawyers to partner
Hong Kong takes key step towards lifting ban on outcome-related arbitration fees
Law Reform Commission approves proposals that would bring jurisdiction in line with other international disputes hubs
Linklaters re-hires partners from Paul Weiss and Latham in Asia boost
Arrivals include Linklaters' former China head and add private equity and financial regulation expertise
Sidley adds 42 new partners in bumper round that leans towards litigators
Chicago firm’s litigation group sees 11 lawyers made up in round that is significantly larger than last year’s
Baker Botts to end physical presence in Asia with Hong Kong office closure
Move follows US law firm shuttering its Beijing office last year
Mayer Brown promotes 39 lawyers to partner in bumper US-focused round
Chicago firm joins host of rivals swelling partner ranks amid surging work volumes
Lawyers from Trussardi and Loro Piana to debate influencer marketing’s impact on luxury sector
Webinar hosted by Luxury Law Alliance and Bird & Bird will explore ‘trends, tips and opportunities’
The Global Legal Post launches online fashion law comparative guide
First of new series of Law Over Border guides showcases fast-developing fashion law
Former US ambassador to Thailand rejoins Sullivan & Cromwell
Michael George DeSombre to serve as head of Asia M&A/PE practices from firm’s Hong Kong office
Funds and crypto partner leaves Simmons for Hong Kong independent with PwC ties
Gaven Cheong to serve as head of investment funds at Tiang & Partners
Former Hong Kong leader calls for 'China-wide boycott' of Mayer Brown after statue controversy
Leung Chun-ying said US firm bowed to international pressure by ceasing to advise longtime client over Tiananmen Square statue removal efforts
Mayer Brown halts work advising University of Hong Kong on removal of Tiananmen Square memorial statue
US firm ceases representation of long term client for matter after role condemned by dozens of NGOs
Dechert taps Kirkland partner to launch financial restructuring practice in Hong Kong
Daniel Margulies comes aboard as US firm prioritises growth of Asia restructuring capabilities
Pinsent Masons mourns death of Hong Kong head and veteran partner Vincent Connor
Connor, who passed away on 5 October after a period of illness, was 'unfailingly kind, funny and ever thoughtful of others'
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