Hogan Lovells picks new MP for Asia and Middle East
Hogan Lovells has appointed Patrick Sherrington as the regional managing partner for Asia and Middle East. Sherrington was formerly the co-head of the Hogan Lovells’…
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Sidley Austin hires Morgan Lewis partner in Singapore
New York based firm Sidley Austin has boosted its Singapore office with the hire of M&A partner Gregory Salathé from Morgan Lewis.…
Odds lengthen on partnership in top firms
It is getting harder to reach partnership in large law firms, according to a report from Legal Week. 370 partners were promoted to partnerships in the top 30 UK firms this year, down 8% on last year's figure of 401. In…
Ince & Co hires new Asia energy head
Ince & Co has a new Asia energy chief with the hire of Martin David from DLA Piper. David leaves behind a role as head of DLA Piper’s Asia…
Australian firm AdventBalance launches in HK
Australian law firm AdventBalance has launched in Hong Kong, bringing with it an unusual model for legal service provision. The firm offers senior lawyers to be seconded at…
Pinsent Masons makes up 14 partners
Pinsent Masons has promoted 14 lawyers to its partnership in its annual promotions round, up from 13 last year. Three of the new partners are based in London, four are in…
Bird & Bird takes on aviation expert in Singapore
Bird & Bird has boosted its international aviation group in Singapore with the hire of Leo Fattorini, who leaves an in-house role at Virgin Atlantic to join the firm as a partner.…
Discrimination suit against Ropes & Grey continues
The suit against Ropes & Gray by one of the firm’s former IP litigation partners, Patricia Martone, is one step closer to determination after a hearing before U.S. District Judge…
US firm Bracewell & Giuliani appoints London SP
Houston firm Bracewell & Giuliani has appointed a new senior partner for its London office, hiring Herbert Smith…
Shearman & Sterling promote 23 to counsel
Shearman & Sterling has promoted 23 associates to counsel worldwide, across 11 offices and 12 practice areas. In Asia the firm promoted two in Singapore - capital markets…
Fulbright & Jaworski makes up partner in HK
Fulbright & Jaworski has promoted arbitration lawyer James Rogers to partner in Hong Kong. Rogers’ practice focuses on arbitration, alternative dispute resolution, construction and litigation, working across Asia,…
Herbert Smith Freehills hires in Singapore
Herbert Smith Freehills has hired top finance partner Rod Howell for its Singapore-based banking and finance practice. Howell leaves behind a role as the head of
Goodwin Proctor boosts HK office with hire and relocation
Goodwin Procter has boosted its Hong Kong practice with the hire of corporate partner Gloria Liu from Paul, Weiss, Rifkind &…
Singapore considers international commercial court
Singapore is considering the launch of an international commercial court, and has formed a committee to study the viability of such an institution in the country. Chief Justice Sundaresh Menon pointed to the vitues…
Hogan Lovells promotes 24 to partnership
Hogan Lovells has promoted 24 lawyers to the partnership across Europe, Asia, the Middle East and the US, growing the total partnership to more than 800 people. This year’s…