SNR Denton set to establish presence in China after Hammonds split

The Hong Kong office of Hammonds is set to join SNR Denton, giving the latter firm their first base in China. The six partner office announced in November their intention to split from the mothership ahead of the transatalantic merger between Hamonds and Squire Sanders & Dempsey. They will become a part of SNR Denton as soon as the tie-up receives regulatory approval Co-chief executive Howard Morris commented: "Opening in Hong Kong allows us to broaden and deepen the resources and expertise available to our clients. We are excited to add Hong Kong as it is a natural fit with our other locations in prominent business centres, such as New York and London, and offers our clients access to dynamic emerging economies." "This move comes in response to existing unsatisfied client demand. Our clients do business in Hong Kong and PRC and until now we have not been able to offer a service there, meaning fees have been left on the table for other firms to pick up - we don't want to do that anymore."

SNR Denton set to establish presence in China after Hammonds split legalweek.com Wed, Jan 5, 2011