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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'
Mishcon de Reya bolsters Asia presence through tie-up with Hong Kong firm
Association with Karas to form disputes and investigations and private wealth practices follows launch in Singapore last year
Former Essex Court Chambers QC joins Temple Chambers in Hong Kong
Jern-Fei Ng QC was the first of four senior counsel with Asia links to leave the sanctions-hit London chambers
HFW hires disputes partner from Hong Kong independent firm to target private client work
Karen Cheung’s arrival from Li & Partners will complement yacht and private jet teams, says firm
Appointments: Shoosmiths lands Telefónica GC, Oon & Bazul names new head of M&A
This week's roundup also includes Withers, Bird & Bird and Clifford Chance
Establishment candidates win sweeping victory in Hong Kong law society elections
Grouping of five solicitors who warned against ‘political division’ and pledged to work with Beijing triumph
‘A shameful and sad day’ – in-house lawyer withdraws from Hong Kong law society elections citing threats
Ex-Skadden lawyer on ‘rule of law’ ticket bows out of Tuesday’s ballot 'for my safety, and the safety of my family'
Orrick targets Asia's renewable energy sector with Singapore office launch
Former Watson Farley & Williams partner to head up new venture in city state
Withers hires Hollywood divorce lawyer to launch US family law practice
Firm posts 40% PEP hike as it unveils partner hires in LA, New York, Hong Kong and Singapore
PwC Legal's Hong Kong ally hires Jones Day partner to lead IP practice
Chiang Ling Li joins Tiang & Partners to 'boost strategic growth in Greater China'
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
UK judge steps down from Hong Kong's Court of Final Appeal
Baroness Hale takes unusual step of not seeking second term; says decision is unrelated to security law
Gibson Dunn hires regulatory quartet from Herbert Smith Freehills in Hong Kong
Team is led by HSF's former Asia financial services regulatory head William Hallatt
UK and Ireland bar associations team up to condemn China's sanctions on Essex Court Chambers
Quartet of representative bodies speak out against 'indiscriminate attack on legal professionals'
Allen & Overy arbitration co-head Gearing to join Fountain Court instead of Essex Court
Outgoing partner switches new London base following China's imposition of sanctions on first choice
China imposes sanctions on top barristers' chambers after legal opinion on Uighurs
Essex Court Chambers named among politicians and campaigners as Beijing retaliates following UK sanctions on Monday
Hong Kong arbitrations reach 10-year high but concerns mount over long-term impact of security law
Positive data overshadowed by claim businesses may move disputes elsewhere
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