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Former Canadian chief justice is latest judge to step down from Hong Kong’s top court
Beverley McLachlin announces her retirement from the Court of Final Appeal as Lord Sumption speaks out against Hong Kong’s rule of law
Two retired UK judges resign from Hong Kong’s top court
Decision of Lords Collins and Sumption comes amid mounting concern over rule of law
The Global Legal Post launches new edition of luxury law comparative guide
Third edition edited by Fabrizio Jacobacci and Alan Behr is essential reading for luxury brands
TikTok parent ByteDance names former Warner Bros. legal chief as new GC
John Rogovin replaces Erich Anderson, who moves to a special counsel role amid a potential US ban on TikTok
Bird & Bird’s former London arbitration head launches own practice
Nick Peacock ‘excited to be truly independent and conflict-free for first time’
Xiaomi hit by FRAND lawsuits in France and India
Patent holding company Sun Patent Trust is asking the Paris Judicial Court to determine a global FRAND rate, while India will examine infringement
Fusing food and fashion: bon appétit à la mode
In the fashion and food industries, successful collaborations underscore the importance of protecting brands and innovation, write Remfry & Sagar lawyers Radha Khera and Bisman Kaur
Bird & Bird adds Ashurst corporate partner for Tokyo launch
Office to handle outbound work for Japanese clients as UK firm aims to reach €1bn revenue in five years
Fountain Court’s Matthew Gearing KC becomes first former solicitor called to Singapore Bar
The former A&O partner joins KCs Toby Landau, Sapna Jhangiani and Jern-Fei Ng as UK appointments to the Law Society of Singapore
‘An important moment in Chinese IP litigation’ – Burberry celebrates trademark infringement win in ‘key market’
The Baneberry brand sold products infringing the luxury retailer’s IP in pop-up shops and online
Sidley Austin to close Shanghai office
Chicago-founded Sidley latest US firm to scale back in China as it consolidates operations in Beijing and Hong Kong
Mayer Brown agrees to split from Hong Kong partnership citing 'strategic priorities'
US firm will continue to operate in Hong Kong, but bulk of office will resurrect historic Johnson Stokes & Master brand
Mayer Brown to split from bulk of greater China arm, according to reports
Nikkei Asia reports that Hong Kong lawyers will revive historic Johnson Stokes & Master brand
Greenberg, Goodwin shepherd Ono Pharma’s $2.4bn Deciphera acquisition
Greenberg counsels Ono in deal to expand Japanese group’s oncology portfolio and US presence
The Global Legal Post launches international comparative guide to cryptoassets
Edited by Brown Rudnick partners Jane Colston and Jessica Lee, online resource outlines emerging legal frameworks for cryptoassets