Debevoise hires Ashurst Asia disputes head

Debevoise & Plimpton has hired Gareth Hughes in the firm’s Hong Kong office. He joins Debevoise as a litigation partner and brings 15 years of Hong Kong experience to the firm. Hughes comes to Debevoise from Ashurst, where he most recently served as head of dispute resolution for the Asia region. He previously worked at Simmons & Simmons for six years before moving to Ashurst in 2011.