http://www.thelawyer.com http://www.thelawyer.com http://www.thelawyer.com/magazine/graphics/logo-rss.png http://www.thelawyer.com http://www.thelawyer.com/news-and-analysis/regions/asia-pacific/revealed-king-and-wood-mallesons-singaporean-merger-fallout/3004940.article http://www.thelawyer.com/news-and-analysis/regions/asia-pacific/revealed-king-and-wood-mallesons-singaporean-merger-fallout/3004940.article King & Wood Mallesons’ year-long merger negotiations with Singaporean firm WongPartnership failed just days before a tie-up was to be announced to the market, The Lawyer can reveal. Fri, 17 May 2013 00:03 GMT http://www.thelawyer.com/news-and-analysis/regions/asia-pacific/morgan-lewis-sees-first-ex-dewey-partner-exit-as-beijing-co-head-quits/3004737.article http://www.thelawyer.com/news-and-analysis/regions/asia-pacific/morgan-lewis-sees-first-ex-dewey-partner-exit-as-beijing-co-head-quits/3004737.article Morgan Lewis & Bockius Beijing co-head Ingrid Zhu-Clark is to leave the firm, becoming the first ex-Dewey & LeBoeuf partner to exit the US outfit since a team of nearly 20 partners joined from the bankrupt firm last year. Tue, 14 May 2013 00:05 GMT http://www.thelawyer.com/news-and-analysis/regions/asia-pacific/bingham-raids-white-and-case-in-tokyo-for-seven-lawyer-funds-team/3004713.article http://www.thelawyer.com/news-and-analysis/regions/asia-pacific/bingham-raids-white-and-case-in-tokyo-for-seven-lawyer-funds-team/3004713.article Bingham has expanded in Japan by snatching a seven-lawyer investment funds team from White & Case’s Tokyo office. Mon, 13 May 2013 11:50 GMT http://www.thelawyer.com/news-and-analysis/regions/asia-pacific/exclusive-china-giant-yingke-targets-domestic-sme-market-with-launch-of-virtual-legal-services/3004697.article http://www.thelawyer.com/news-and-analysis/regions/asia-pacific/exclusive-china-giant-yingke-targets-domestic-sme-market-with-launch-of-virtual-legal-services/3004697.article Yingke, one of China’s largest law firms, is getting closer to launch a new division branded as Yingke Cloud, aimed at revolutionising the provision of volume legal services in China. Mon, 13 May 2013 00:06 GMT http://www.thelawyer.com/news-and-analysis/market-analysis/notebook/dipping-a-toe-into-the-asia-pacific/3004645.article http://www.thelawyer.com/news-and-analysis/market-analysis/notebook/dipping-a-toe-into-the-asia-pacific/3004645.article Associations are the way in for Western firms to dip a toe in the Asian market Mon, 13 May 2013 00:00 GMT http://www.thelawyer.com/law-firms-and-the-bar/herbies-brings-in-aussie-corporate-chief-to-rejig-london-corporate-structure/3004624.article http://www.thelawyer.com/law-firms-and-the-bar/herbies-brings-in-aussie-corporate-chief-to-rejig-london-corporate-structure/3004624.article Herbert Smith Freehills (HSF) global corporate head Mike Ferraro has been brought in to the firm’s London office to revamp its corporate department, The Lawyer can reveal. Thu, 9 May 2013 11:23 GMT http://www.thelawyer.com/news-and-analysis/regions/asia-pacific/clyde-and-co-gains-approval-for-beijing-office-launch/3004535.article http://www.thelawyer.com/news-and-analysis/regions/asia-pacific/clyde-and-co-gains-approval-for-beijing-office-launch/3004535.article Clyde & Co has become the lastest firm to have gained regulatory approval for a Beijing opening from China’s Ministry of Justice. Tue, 7 May 2013 10:37 GMT http://www.thelawyer.com/news-and-analysis/the-lawyer-management/abs-news-and-analysis/slater-and-gordon-set-to-acquire-trio-of-uk-personal-injury-practices/3004529.article http://www.thelawyer.com/news-and-analysis/the-lawyer-management/abs-news-and-analysis/slater-and-gordon-set-to-acquire-trio-of-uk-personal-injury-practices/3004529.article Australian listed firm Slater & Gordon is to bulk up its UK presence with the acquisition of Simpson Millar, Goodmans Law and the personal injury practice of Taylor Vinters. Tue, 7 May 2013 09:43 GMT http://www.thelawyer.com/addleshaw-goddard-opens-in-hong-kong/3004484.article http://www.thelawyer.com/addleshaw-goddard-opens-in-hong-kong/3004484.article Addleshaw Goddard has received the regulatory approval to open in Hong Kong and has named private equity head Andrew Carpenter to international managing partner. Fri, 3 May 2013 09:41 GMT http://www.thelawyer.com/news-and-analysis/regions/asia-pacific/linklaters-and-bakers-given-green-light-for-seoul-launch/3004459.article http://www.thelawyer.com/news-and-analysis/regions/asia-pacific/linklaters-and-bakers-given-green-light-for-seoul-launch/3004459.article Baker & McKenzie and Linklaters have obtained regulatory approval from South Korea’s Ministry of Law to launch into Seoul. Thu, 2 May 2013 14:59 GMT http://www.thelawyer.com/news-and-analysis/regions/asia-pacific/stephenson-harwood-unveils-beijing-launch-and-singapore-association/3004350.article http://www.thelawyer.com/news-and-analysis/regions/asia-pacific/stephenson-harwood-unveils-beijing-launch-and-singapore-association/3004350.article Stephenson Harwood has launched in Beijing and set up an exclusive association in Singapore in a double move to boost its Asian presence. Wed, 1 May 2013 10:52 GMT http://www.thelawyer.com/news-and-analysis/regions/asia-pacific/dla-piper-enters-into-strategic-alliance-in-indonesia/3004343.article http://www.thelawyer.com/news-and-analysis/regions/asia-pacific/dla-piper-enters-into-strategic-alliance-in-indonesia/3004343.article DLA Piper has entered into a strategic alliance with Indonesian firm Ivan Almaida Baely & Firmansyah (IAB&F) to tap into one of the fastest growing emerging economies in the world. Wed, 1 May 2013 10:19 GMT http://www.thelawyer.com/news-and-analysis/regions/asia-pacific/japans-nishimura-and-asahi-launches-into-myanmar-and-thailand/3004327.article http://www.thelawyer.com/news-and-analysis/regions/asia-pacific/japans-nishimura-and-asahi-launches-into-myanmar-and-thailand/3004327.article Nishimura and Asahi, one of the largest firms in Japan, has set down plans to open two new offices in major centres in Myanmar and Thailand as part of a regional push. Tue, 30 Apr 2013 15:06 GMT http://www.thelawyer.com/news-and-analysis/regions/asia-pacific/us-duo-lead-on-586m-sale-of-stake-in-chinas-twitter-like-weibo/3004313.article http://www.thelawyer.com/news-and-analysis/regions/asia-pacific/us-duo-lead-on-586m-sale-of-stake-in-chinas-twitter-like-weibo/3004313.article Shearman & Sterling and Simpson Thacher & Bartlett have played key roles on Chinese internet giant Sina Corporation’s sale of a stake in the country’s Twitter-like site Weibo. Tue, 30 Apr 2013 13:56 GMT http://www.thelawyer.com/news-and-analysis/regions/asia-pacific/kirkland-confirms-plans-for-imminent-beijing-launch/3004299.article http://www.thelawyer.com/news-and-analysis/regions/asia-pacific/kirkland-confirms-plans-for-imminent-beijing-launch/3004299.article Kirkland & Ellis has named Shanghai corporate partner Li Chuan as the partner who will lead its proposed Beijing office. Tue, 30 Apr 2013 00:02 GMT http://www.thelawyer.com/news-and-analysis/regions/asia-pacific/chinas-yingke-launches-in-israel-with-local-merger/3004251.article http://www.thelawyer.com/news-and-analysis/regions/asia-pacific/chinas-yingke-launches-in-israel-with-local-merger/3004251.article Beijing-headquartered Yingke has launched in Israel through a local merger, making it one of the first foreign firms to have done so following the deregulation of the legal market. Fri, 26 Apr 2013 11:28 GMT http://www.thelawyer.com/news-and-analysis/regions/asia-pacific/allen-and-gledhill-raids-rajah-and-tann-for-five-partner-team/3004234.article http://www.thelawyer.com/news-and-analysis/regions/asia-pacific/allen-and-gledhill-raids-rajah-and-tann-for-five-partner-team/3004234.article Singapore-headquartered Rajah & Tann has blamed the exit of five international arbitration partners to rival Allen & Gledhill on “professional disagreements” between them and the firm. Thu, 25 Apr 2013 14:29 GMT http://www.thelawyer.com/news-and-analysis/regions/asia-pacific/bakers-cc-lead-as-thailands-chearavanont-buys-retailer-for-66bn/3004206.article http://www.thelawyer.com/news-and-analysis/regions/asia-pacific/bakers-cc-lead-as-thailands-chearavanont-buys-retailer-for-66bn/3004206.article Baker & McKenzie and Clifford Chance have played lead roles on CP All’s $6.6bn (£4.3bn) acquisition of a controlling stake in Siam Makro. Thu, 25 Apr 2013 09:50 GMT http://www.thelawyer.com/practice-areas/litigation-/-dispute-resolution/singapore-court-refuses-permission-to-instruct-uk-silk/3004134.article http://www.thelawyer.com/practice-areas/litigation-/-dispute-resolution/singapore-court-refuses-permission-to-instruct-uk-silk/3004134.article The Singaporean High Court has refused permission for a suspected $50m fraudster to instruct London counsel to defend criminal proceedings against him. Wed, 24 Apr 2013 00:02 GMT http://www.thelawyer.com/news-and-analysis/latest-news/herbert-smith-freehills-promotes-19-with-a-focus-on-asia-pacific/3004117.article http://www.thelawyer.com/news-and-analysis/latest-news/herbert-smith-freehills-promotes-19-with-a-focus-on-asia-pacific/3004117.article Herbert Smith Freehills (HSF) has added 19 associates to the partnership in its first round of promotions following the merger between Herbert Smith and Freehills, with over half based in Asia Pacific. Tue, 23 Apr 2013 10:03 GMT http://www.thelawyer.com/news-and-analysis/practice-areas/banking-and-finance/ropes-bulks-up-in-city-and-hong-kong-with-fried-frank-duo/3004110.article http://www.thelawyer.com/news-and-analysis/practice-areas/banking-and-finance/ropes-bulks-up-in-city-and-hong-kong-with-fried-frank-duo/3004110.article Ropes & Gray has added to its London and Hong Kong offerings with a double partner hire from Fried Frank Harris Shriver & Jacobson covering finance, capital markets and corporate. Mon, 22 Apr 2013 15:51 GMT http://www.thelawyer.com/practice-areas/litigation-/-dispute-resolution/freshfields-hires-hk-dispute-resolution-partner-from-herbies/3004049.article http://www.thelawyer.com/practice-areas/litigation-/-dispute-resolution/freshfields-hires-hk-dispute-resolution-partner-from-herbies/3004049.article Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer has lured Herbert Smith Freehills partner Tim Mak to its Asia dispute resolution practice in Hong Kong. Mon, 22 Apr 2013 11:55 GMT http://www.thelawyer.com/news-and-analysis/regions/asia-pacific/ao-tops-list-of-foreign-india-practices/3004008.article http://www.thelawyer.com/news-and-analysis/regions/asia-pacific/ao-tops-list-of-foreign-india-practices/3004008.article Allen & Overy (A&O) has come out at the head of a new ranking of foreign law firms’ Indian practices, narrowly beating magic circle rival Linklaters. Mon, 22 Apr 2013 00:03 GMT http://www.thelawyer.com/news-and-analysis/regions/asia-pacific/zhong-lun-hires-first-western-partner-for-year-old-city-base/3003996.article http://www.thelawyer.com/news-and-analysis/regions/asia-pacific/zhong-lun-hires-first-western-partner-for-year-old-city-base/3003996.article Chinese firm Zhong Lun has hired the first western partner for its London office following its recent launch in New York. Thu, 18 Apr 2013 17:15 GMT http://www.thelawyer.com/news-and-analysis/regions/asia-pacific/king-and-spalding-recruits-kwm-arbitration-co-head-to-singapore/3003994.article http://www.thelawyer.com/news-and-analysis/regions/asia-pacific/king-and-spalding-recruits-kwm-arbitration-co-head-to-singapore/3003994.article US firm King & Spalding has hired King & Wood Mallesons’ arbitration co-head Peter Megens as a partner in its Singapore office, as the firm plans to expand its base in the city state. Thu, 18 Apr 2013 16:52 GMT http://www.thelawyer.com/news-and-analysis/regions/asia-pacific/pinsents-launches-tmt-practice-in-singapore-with-local-hire/3003988.article http://www.thelawyer.com/news-and-analysis/regions/asia-pacific/pinsents-launches-tmt-practice-in-singapore-with-local-hire/3003988.article Pinsent Masons is to launch a technology, media and telecoms (TMT) practice in Singapore with the addition of Brian Tan, the founding partner of local IT boutique Keystone Law Corporation. Thu, 18 Apr 2013 16:36 GMT http://www.thelawyer.com/in-house-and-public-sector/bhp-billiton-appoints-new-chief-counsel-from-herbies/3003957.article http://www.thelawyer.com/in-house-and-public-sector/bhp-billiton-appoints-new-chief-counsel-from-herbies/3003957.article BHP Billiton has appointed Herbert Smith Freehills (HSF) litigator Geoff Healy as its new chief legal counsel, succeeding incumbent David Williamson who is returning to Ashurst Australia after three years at the mining company. Thu, 18 Apr 2013 09:03 GMT http://www.thelawyer.com/news-and-analysis/regions/asia-pacific/seyfarth-shaw-hires-dla-piper-partner-for-shanghai-launch/3003886.article http://www.thelawyer.com/news-and-analysis/regions/asia-pacific/seyfarth-shaw-hires-dla-piper-partner-for-shanghai-launch/3003886.article US firm Seyfarth Shaw is set to open in Shanghai in May, marking its second overseas launch following London. Tue, 16 Apr 2013 10:48 GMT http://www.thelawyer.com/in-house/panel-reviews/chinese-banking-giant-icbc-puts-legal-panel-in-spotlight/3003856.article http://www.thelawyer.com/in-house/panel-reviews/chinese-banking-giant-icbc-puts-legal-panel-in-spotlight/3003856.article The world’s largest bank by market capitalisation, Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (ICBC), is overhauling its European legal panel and has sent out pitch invitations to a broad range of firms. Mon, 15 Apr 2013 00:07 GMT http://www.thelawyer.com/in-house/chinas-geely-installs-chief-counsel-three-years-after-volvo-deal/3003813.article http://www.thelawyer.com/in-house/chinas-geely-installs-chief-counsel-three-years-after-volvo-deal/3003813.article Geely Holding Group, which acquired Swedish automaker Volvo in 2010, has appointed veteran in-house lawyer Kenneth Tung as chief legal counsel to oversee all international legal affairs. Thu, 11 Apr 2013 15:38 GMT http://www.thelawyer.com/news-and-analysis/regions/asia-pacific/singapores-former-deputy-prime-minister-joins-drew-and-napier/3003810.article http://www.thelawyer.com/news-and-analysis/regions/asia-pacific/singapores-former-deputy-prime-minister-joins-drew-and-napier/3003810.article Singapore’s former deputy prime minister Shunmugam Jayakumar has retired from his long-standing political career and will take a consultancy role at Singaporean firm Drew & Napier. Thu, 11 Apr 2013 15:13 GMT http://www.thelawyer.com/in-house-and-public-sector/in-house/metlife-hires-asia-legal-head-from-ubs/3003755.article http://www.thelawyer.com/in-house-and-public-sector/in-house/metlife-hires-asia-legal-head-from-ubs/3003755.article Insurer MetLife has appointed former UBS Asia-Pacific general counsel Kevin Wilkey as its new head of legal in Asia. Wed, 10 Apr 2013 14:50 GMT http://www.thelawyer.com/news-and-analysis/regions/asia-pacific/singapores-wongpartnership-appoints-joint-managing-partners/3003725.article http://www.thelawyer.com/news-and-analysis/regions/asia-pacific/singapores-wongpartnership-appoints-joint-managing-partners/3003725.article One of Singapore’s largest firms, WongPartnership, has revamped its management structure by appointing Rachel Eng and Ng Wai King as joint managing partners. Tue, 9 Apr 2013 14:59 GMT http://www.thelawyer.com/news-and-analysis/regions/asia-pacific/2birds-hires-asia-aviation-head-from-virgin-atlantic/3003696.article http://www.thelawyer.com/news-and-analysis/regions/asia-pacific/2birds-hires-asia-aviation-head-from-virgin-atlantic/3003696.article Bird & Bird has appointed former Virgin Atlantic counsel Leo Fattorini as a partner and head of its Asia aviation practice. Tue, 9 Apr 2013 11:29 GMT http://www.thelawyer.com/news-and-analysis/regions/asia-pacific/corrs-melbourne-head-quits-for-hwl-ebsworth/3003694.article http://www.thelawyer.com/news-and-analysis/regions/asia-pacific/corrs-melbourne-head-quits-for-hwl-ebsworth/3003694.article Australian firm HWL Ebsworth has boosted its partnership with four lateral hires including the partner in charge of Corrs Chambers Westgarth’s Melbourne office, Andrew Pitney. Tue, 9 Apr 2013 11:15 GMT http://www.thelawyer.com/news-and-analysis/regions/asia-pacific/greenberg-traurig-opens-south-korea-base/3003693.article http://www.thelawyer.com/news-and-analysis/regions/asia-pacific/greenberg-traurig-opens-south-korea-base/3003693.article US firm Greenberg Traurig has opened an office in Seoul despite the rising threat from North Korea. Tue, 9 Apr 2013 10:33 GMT http://www.thelawyer.com/news-and-analysis/regions/asia-pacific/sidley-adds-hong-kong-energy-partner-from-simmons/3003690.article http://www.thelawyer.com/news-and-analysis/regions/asia-pacific/sidley-adds-hong-kong-energy-partner-from-simmons/3003690.article Sidley Austin has hired partner Tom Deegan from Simmons & Simmons’ Hong Kong office to build up its global energy practice. Tue, 9 Apr 2013 10:22 GMT http://www.thelawyer.com/firms/australian-mid-tier-firm-johnson-winter-takes-trio-from-corrs/3003540.article http://www.thelawyer.com/firms/australian-mid-tier-firm-johnson-winter-takes-trio-from-corrs/3003540.article Australian firm Johnson Winter & Slattery (JWS) has hired three corporate partners from Corrs Chambers Westgarth’s Sydney office in a bit to broaden its cross-border M&A capability. Tue, 2 Apr 2013 16:57 GMT http://www.thelawyer.com/news-and-analysis/regions/asia-pacific/freshfields-and-white-and-case-lead-on-major-indonesia-share-sale-by-cvc/3003538.article http://www.thelawyer.com/news-and-analysis/regions/asia-pacific/freshfields-and-white-and-case-lead-on-major-indonesia-share-sale-by-cvc/3003538.article Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer and White & Case are among a raft of firms to win roles on CVC’s sale of a $1.3bn stake in Indonesian retailer Matahari Department Stores. Tue, 2 Apr 2013 16:41 GMT http://www.thelawyer.com/news-and-analysis/regions/asia-pacific/hong-kongs-deacons-hires-wilmerhales-beijing-head/3003518.article http://www.thelawyer.com/news-and-analysis/regions/asia-pacific/hong-kongs-deacons-hires-wilmerhales-beijing-head/3003518.article Hong Kong’s largest independent firm Deacons has appointed senior private equity lawyer Robert Woll as a partner in its financial services group. Tue, 2 Apr 2013 14:56 GMT http://www.thelawyer.com/practice-areas/litigation-/-dispute-resolution/singapore-arbitration-centre-revamps-governance-structure/3003516.article http://www.thelawyer.com/practice-areas/litigation-/-dispute-resolution/singapore-arbitration-centre-revamps-governance-structure/3003516.article Singapore International Arbitration Centre (SIAC) has revamped its governance structure, with Allen & Gledhill senior partner Lucien Wong appointed to chair its new board of directors. Tue, 2 Apr 2013 14:50 GMT http://www.thelawyer.com/news-and-analysis/regions/asia-pacific/clifford-chance-and-linklaters-advise-on-china-minmetals-rmb-bonds/3003496.article http://www.thelawyer.com/news-and-analysis/regions/asia-pacific/clifford-chance-and-linklaters-advise-on-china-minmetals-rmb-bonds/3003496.article Clifford Chance, Linklaters and Chinese firm Jiayuan have secured roles advising on the issue of RMB bonds by Chinese state-owned metals and mining conglomerate China Minmetals. Tue, 2 Apr 2013 12:59 GMT http://www.thelawyer.com/news-and-analysis/regions/asia-pacific/slaughters-japanese-best-friend-to-open-in-singapore-and-shanghai/3003378.article http://www.thelawyer.com/news-and-analysis/regions/asia-pacific/slaughters-japanese-best-friend-to-open-in-singapore-and-shanghai/3003378.article One of Japan’s largest law firms, Anderson Mori & Tomotsune, is to add three new offices, in Singapore, Shanghai and the Japanese city of Nagoya. Tue, 26 Mar 2013 12:24 GMT http://www.thelawyer.com/news-and-analysis/regions/asia-pacific/bird-and-bird-strikes-alliance-deal-with-australias-truman-hoyle/3003260.article http://www.thelawyer.com/news-and-analysis/regions/asia-pacific/bird-and-bird-strikes-alliance-deal-with-australias-truman-hoyle/3003260.article Bird & Bird has sealed a cooperation agreement with Australian TMT firm Truman Hoyle in a bid to strengthen its capacity in the Asia Pacific region. Fri, 22 Mar 2013 10:55 GMT http://www.thelawyer.com/news-and-analysis/regions/asia-pacific/sidley-hires-first-singapore-qualified-partner-from-clifford-chance/3003131.article http://www.thelawyer.com/news-and-analysis/regions/asia-pacific/sidley-hires-first-singapore-qualified-partner-from-clifford-chance/3003131.article Sidley Austin has appointed its first Singapore-qualified partner, a month after being granted a licence to practise local law in the jurisdiction. Thu, 21 Mar 2013 09:26 GMT http://www.thelawyer.com/firms/ashurst-clinches-licence-to-open-beijing-base-for-latest-asia-step/3003021.article http://www.thelawyer.com/firms/ashurst-clinches-licence-to-open-beijing-base-for-latest-asia-step/3003021.article Ashurst has received regulatory approval for its Beijing representative office, a year after the hire of partner Patrick Phua from King & Wood Mallesons. Wed, 20 Mar 2013 08:52 GMT http://www.thelawyer.com/firms/blp-corporate-chief-bennett-to-oversee-global-growth-in-new-role/3002892.article http://www.thelawyer.com/firms/blp-corporate-chief-bennett-to-oversee-global-growth-in-new-role/3002892.article Longstanding Berwin Leighton Paisner (BLP) corporate head John Bennett is to step down from the role and take on a newly-created position overseeing the firm’s international expansion. Mon, 18 Mar 2013 18:03 GMT http://www.thelawyer.com/news-and-analysis/regions/asia-pacific/chinas-yingke-expands-into-milan-and-brussels/3002774.article http://www.thelawyer.com/news-and-analysis/regions/asia-pacific/chinas-yingke-expands-into-milan-and-brussels/3002774.article China’s largest law firm by lawyer headcount Yingke has confirmed plans to expand into Milan and Brussels via local associations. Mon, 18 Mar 2013 00:02 GMT http://www.thelawyer.com/news-and-analysis/regions/asia-pacific/herbies-names-new-greater-china-head/3002632.article http://www.thelawyer.com/news-and-analysis/regions/asia-pacific/herbies-names-new-greater-china-head/3002632.article Herbert Smith Freehills (HSF) has appointed Hong Kong arbitration partner Justin D’Agostino as its new managing partner for Greater China as incumbent Andrew Tortoishell retires. Thu, 14 Mar 2013 16:07 GMT http://www.thelawyer.com/news-and-analysis/regions/asia-pacific/university-of-law-to-train-first-hong-kong-solicitor-advocates/3002634.article http://www.thelawyer.com/news-and-analysis/regions/asia-pacific/university-of-law-to-train-first-hong-kong-solicitor-advocates/3002634.article The University of Law will train solicitors in Hong Kong to represent clients in court. Thu, 14 Mar 2013 15:51 GMT http://www.thelawyer.com/home/cuts-and-redundancies/shearman-cuts-six-lawyers-from-hong-kong-base/3002466.article http://www.thelawyer.com/home/cuts-and-redundancies/shearman-cuts-six-lawyers-from-hong-kong-base/3002466.article Shearman & Sterling has made six lawyers redundant in Hong Kong, as the US firm continues to adjust its Greater China team in response to the capital markets slowdown. Thu, 14 Mar 2013 10:21 GMT http://www.thelawyer.com/news-and-analysis/regions/asia-pacific/locke-lord-boosts-hong-kong-with-five-partner-association/3002391.article http://www.thelawyer.com/news-and-analysis/regions/asia-pacific/locke-lord-boosts-hong-kong-with-five-partner-association/3002391.article US firm Locke Lord has grown its Hong Kong offering by sealing an association with Cheung & Lee, a local firm formed earlier this year by lawyers from Gide Loyrette Nouel, K&L Gates, Stephenson Harwood and Winston & Strawn. Wed, 13 Mar 2013 13:06 GMT http://www.thelawyer.com/news-and-analysis/regions/asia-pacific/herbies-prepares-ground-for-april-seoul-launch/3002324.article http://www.thelawyer.com/news-and-analysis/regions/asia-pacific/herbies-prepares-ground-for-april-seoul-launch/3002324.article Herbert Smith Freehills (HSF) has received final regulatory approval to open its long-planned base in Seoul. Wed, 13 Mar 2013 10:42 GMT http://www.thelawyer.com/news-and-analysis/regions/asia-pacific/us-firm-mckenna-long-chooses-seoul-for-first-asia-launch/3002010.article http://www.thelawyer.com/news-and-analysis/regions/asia-pacific/us-firm-mckenna-long-chooses-seoul-for-first-asia-launch/3002010.article US firm McKenna Long & Aldridge (MLA) has opened a base in South Korea, its first Asia office. Tue, 12 Mar 2013 15:38 GMT http://www.thelawyer.com/ashursts-green-to-oversee-blakes-integration-following-retirement/3002193.article http://www.thelawyer.com/ashursts-green-to-oversee-blakes-integration-following-retirement/3002193.article Former Ashurst senior partner Geoffrey Green is to retire after 34 years and return to London to work with the firm on integration with legacy Australian firm Blake Dawson. Mon, 11 Mar 2013 13:10 GMT http://www.thelawyer.com/news-and-analysis/regions/asia-pacific/kl-gates-rebuilds-hong-kong-with-partner-hires/3002120.article http://www.thelawyer.com/news-and-analysis/regions/asia-pacific/kl-gates-rebuilds-hong-kong-with-partner-hires/3002120.article K&L Gates has hired a partner each from Allen & Overy (A&O) and Orrick, Herington & Sutcliffe in Hong Kong to build up its corporate and dispute resolution practice. Fri, 8 Mar 2013 11:20 GMT http://www.thelawyer.com/news-and-analysis/regions/asia-pacific/norton-rose-takes-three-partner-team-from-corrs-in-australia/3002098.article http://www.thelawyer.com/news-and-analysis/regions/asia-pacific/norton-rose-takes-three-partner-team-from-corrs-in-australia/3002098.article Norton Rose has boosted its corporate practice in Australia with the hire of three partners from Australian firm Corrs Chambers Westgarth. Thu, 7 Mar 2013 13:01 GMT http://www.thelawyer.com/firms/hogan-lovells-shakes-up-management-committee/3002024.article http://www.thelawyer.com/firms/hogan-lovells-shakes-up-management-committee/3002024.article Hogan Lovells has made a series of changes to the International Management Committee (IMC) with global litigation head Patrick Sherrington succeeding Crispin Rapinet as Asia and Middle East managing partner. Wed, 6 Mar 2013 15:34 GMT http://www.thelawyer.com/firms/ince-and-co-grows-in-beijing-with-veteran-in-house-hire/3001940.article http://www.thelawyer.com/firms/ince-and-co-grows-in-beijing-with-veteran-in-house-hire/3001940.article Ince & Co has appointed Chinese shipping veteran lawyer Guo Xu from China Ocean Shipping Group (COSCO) as a consultant in Beijing. Mon, 4 Mar 2013 15:34 GMT http://www.thelawyer.com/law-firms-and-the-bar/stone-chambers-to-enter-singapore/3001902.article http://www.thelawyer.com/law-firms-and-the-bar/stone-chambers-to-enter-singapore/3001902.article Stone Chambers will be the latest London set to expand into Singapore, as the city-state’s position as a regional disputes resolution hub strengths. Mon, 4 Mar 2013 00:03 GMT http://www.thelawyer.com/in-house-and-public-sector/in-house/tesco-appoints-china-legal-director-after-year-long-hiatus/3001898.article http://www.thelawyer.com/in-house-and-public-sector/in-house/tesco-appoints-china-legal-director-after-year-long-hiatus/3001898.article Tesco has installed a permanent legal director for China following a year-long vacancy period. Fri, 1 Mar 2013 12:44 GMT http://www.thelawyer.com/eversheds-leads-as-private-equity-house-acquires-hmvs-asia-stores/3001863.article http://www.thelawyer.com/eversheds-leads-as-private-equity-house-acquires-hmvs-asia-stores/3001863.article Eversheds and Linklaters have taken lead roles on the sale of HMV Asia to Greater China private equity group AID Partners Capital Thu, 28 Feb 2013 13:00 GMT http://www.thelawyer.com/lpo-provider-cpa-global-expands-into-mainland-china-and-the-us/3001837.article http://www.thelawyer.com/lpo-provider-cpa-global-expands-into-mainland-china-and-the-us/3001837.article LPO provider CPA Global has opened its first office in mainland China and acquired a Silicon Valley-based company to expand its IP management offerings. Thu, 28 Feb 2013 11:44 GMT http://www.thelawyer.com/news-and-analysis/regions/asia-pacific/clifford-chances-former-vietnamese-ally-expands-with-energy-bolt-on/3001743.article http://www.thelawyer.com/news-and-analysis/regions/asia-pacific/clifford-chances-former-vietnamese-ally-expands-with-energy-bolt-on/3001743.article One of Vietnam’s largest firms, VILAF, has expanded its energy practice by taking on sole-partner local boutique LDV Lawyers. Tue, 26 Feb 2013 12:14 GMT http://www.thelawyer.com/firms/clifford-chance-elects-new-global-partnership-council/3001587.article http://www.thelawyer.com/firms/clifford-chance-elects-new-global-partnership-council/3001587.article Clifford Chance has revamped its global partnership council, with two new faces joining the firm’s governing body. Mon, 25 Feb 2013 13:20 GMT http://www.thelawyer.com/global-quartet-hired-for-19bn-japanese-purchase-of-dutch-asset-manager/3001569.article http://www.thelawyer.com/global-quartet-hired-for-19bn-japanese-purchase-of-dutch-asset-manager/3001569.article Dutch firm De Brauw Blackstone Westbroek and Linklaters have played lead roles on ORIX’s acquisition of Dutch asset manager Robeco Groep from Rabobank. Mon, 25 Feb 2013 10:17 GMT http://www.thelawyer.com/malaysian-firm-zicolaw-opens-in-myanmar/3001492.article http://www.thelawyer.com/malaysian-firm-zicolaw-opens-in-myanmar/3001492.article Malaysia headquartered regional firm ZICOlaw has established an office in Yangon, Myanmar, it’s seventh location outside of Malaysia. Fri, 22 Feb 2013 15:11 GMT http://www.thelawyer.com/dla-piper-cuts-china-capital-markets-team-in-asia-pac-review/3001512.article http://www.thelawyer.com/dla-piper-cuts-china-capital-markets-team-in-asia-pac-review/3001512.article DLA Piper has laid off six capital markets fee-earners in Hong Kong as the firm continues to adjust its Asia Pacific businesses to new market conditions in the region. Fri, 22 Feb 2013 11:32 GMT http://www.thelawyer.com/blp-to-open-third-asia-office-after-gaining-beijing-licence/3001455.article http://www.thelawyer.com/blp-to-open-third-asia-office-after-gaining-beijing-licence/3001455.article Berwin Leighton Paisner (BLP) has obtained the regulatory approval to open a representative office in Beijing, which will be led by the firm’s former chair Peter Robinson. Wed, 20 Feb 2013 18:52 GMT http://www.thelawyer.com/linklaters-and-trio-of-us-firms-gain-singapore-licences/3001304.article http://www.thelawyer.com/linklaters-and-trio-of-us-firms-gain-singapore-licences/3001304.article Gibson Dunn & Crutcher, Jones Day, Linklaters and Sidley Austin have been awarded qualifying foreign law practice (QFLP) licences by the Singapore Ministry of Law as 19 other firms miss out. Tue, 19 Feb 2013 08:46 GMT http://www.thelawyer.com/abramovich-lawyer-among-first-to-gain-higher-rights-in-hong-kong/3000769.article http://www.thelawyer.com/abramovich-lawyer-among-first-to-gain-higher-rights-in-hong-kong/3000769.article Skadden partner Paul Mitchard QC, who advised Chelsea FC owner Roman Abramovich on his court battles with Russian oligarch Boris Berezovsky, is among 15 lawyers who have obtained higher rights of audience in Hong Kong. Thu, 7 Feb 2013 15:01 GMT http://www.thelawyer.com/ao-ashurst-and-bakers-pick-up-places-on-panel-for-australias-amp/3000619.article http://www.thelawyer.com/ao-ashurst-and-bakers-pick-up-places-on-panel-for-australias-amp/3000619.article Australia financial services company AMP has unveiled an inaugural international legal panel, with Allen & Overy, Ashurst, Baker & McKenzie among those being awarded the mandate. Thu, 7 Feb 2013 10:09 GMT http://www.thelawyer.com/partner-exodus-continues-at-linklaters-aussie-ally/3000677.article http://www.thelawyer.com/partner-exodus-continues-at-linklaters-aussie-ally/3000677.article Two more partners have left Linklaters’ Australian ally Allens to join rival firms in Sydney and Singapore. Wed, 6 Feb 2013 13:07 GMT http://www.thelawyer.com/freshfields-and-herbert-smith-lead-on-latest-foreign-utilities-takeover/3000571.article http://www.thelawyer.com/freshfields-and-herbert-smith-lead-on-latest-foreign-utilities-takeover/3000571.article Freshfields and Herbies advise on the £164.5m takeover of Sutton & East Surrey Water by Japan’s Sumitomo Corporation. Tue, 5 Feb 2013 11:32 GMT http://www.thelawyer.com/eversheds-revamps-asia-management-team-and-finds-relationship-firm-in-denmark/3000566.article http://www.thelawyer.com/eversheds-revamps-asia-management-team-and-finds-relationship-firm-in-denmark/3000566.article Eversheds has formed a new management team in Asia and entered into a relationship with Danish firm Rønne & Lundgren following its Copenhagen closure. Tue, 5 Feb 2013 11:09 GMT http://www.thelawyer.com/clifford-chance-reinforces-hong-kong-litigation-with-london-head/3000415.article http://www.thelawyer.com/clifford-chance-reinforces-hong-kong-litigation-with-london-head/3000415.article Clifford Chance has relocated its London head of banking litigation Matthew Newick to Hong Kong, after losing two litigation partners to Davis Polk & Wardwell. Mon, 4 Feb 2013 13:13 GMT http://www.thelawyer.com/lawyers-suffer-in-toxic-beijing-smog/3000345.article http://www.thelawyer.com/lawyers-suffer-in-toxic-beijing-smog/3000345.article Toxic Beijing smog sparks doubts among lawyers about working in the city Mon, 4 Feb 2013 00:00 GMT http://www.thelawyer.com/slaughters-joins-dutch-duo-on-philips-latest-divestment-to-asian-buyer/1016719.article http://www.thelawyer.com/slaughters-joins-dutch-duo-on-philips-latest-divestment-to-asian-buyer/1016719.article Slaughter and May joined Dutch duo De Brauw Blackstone Westbroek and Stibbe and a host of additional firms on Philips Electronics’ sale of its lifestyle entertainment business to Japanese company Funai Electric. Fri, 1 Feb 2013 14:44 GMT http://www.thelawyer.com/singapores-rajah-and-tann-launches-in-cambodia-and-myanmar/3000179.article http://www.thelawyer.com/singapores-rajah-and-tann-launches-in-cambodia-and-myanmar/3000179.article Singapore-based Rajah & Tann has expanded its South East Asia network to Cambodia and Myanmar by tying up with two local firms. Fri, 1 Feb 2013 11:50 GMT http://www.thelawyer.com/ashurst-moves-towards-greater-alignment-in-oz-but-denies-partner-cuts/3000175.article http://www.thelawyer.com/ashurst-moves-towards-greater-alignment-in-oz-but-denies-partner-cuts/3000175.article Ashurst’s Australia managing partner John Carrington has maintained that the firm’s partner headcount will not change “in any substantial way” as he deflects reports of a major partnership cull in the jurisdiction. Fri, 1 Feb 2013 11:41 GMT http://www.thelawyer.com/slaughter-and-may-names-new-hong-kong-senior-partner/1016710.article http://www.thelawyer.com/slaughter-and-may-names-new-hong-kong-senior-partner/1016710.article Slaughter and May’s incumbent Hong Kong senior partner Richard Thornhill will retire from the firm on 30 January with partner Peter Brien taking over the role. Wed, 30 Jan 2013 10:01 GMT http://www.thelawyer.com/white-and-case-forms-jakarta-association-with-md-and-partners/1016707.article http://www.thelawyer.com/white-and-case-forms-jakarta-association-with-md-and-partners/1016707.article White & Case has entered into an association with Indonesian firm MD & Partners six years after ending its association with local firm Ali Budiardjo Nugroho Reksodiputro (ABNR). Wed, 30 Jan 2013 04:00 GMT http://www.thelawyer.com/goodwin-procter-pledges-commitment-to-beijing-despite-shelving-launch-plan/1016681.article http://www.thelawyer.com/goodwin-procter-pledges-commitment-to-beijing-despite-shelving-launch-plan/1016681.article US firm Goodwin Procter has said it remains committed to opening a Beijing office, despite withdrawing its application for a representative office in the city last year. Tue, 29 Jan 2013 15:16 GMT http://www.thelawyer.com/allen-and-gledhill-and-clyde-and-co-in-singapore-negligence-row/1016662.article http://www.thelawyer.com/allen-and-gledhill-and-clyde-and-co-in-singapore-negligence-row/1016662.article Singaporean firm Allen & Gledhill, Clyde & Co and City shipping boutique Waterson Hicks are embroiled in a lawsuit filed by a Swiss Bank against the Singaporean firm over alleged negligent advice. Mon, 28 Jan 2013 00:04 GMT http://www.thelawyer.com/akin-gump-launches-new-singapore-office/1016625.article http://www.thelawyer.com/akin-gump-launches-new-singapore-office/1016625.article Akin Gump has opened an office in Singapore, with two lawyers relocating from the US to lead the base. Thu, 24 Jan 2013 14:59 GMT http://www.thelawyer.com/aig-asia-in-house-litigation-head-joins-thai-firm-tilleke-and-gibbins/1016580.article http://www.thelawyer.com/aig-asia-in-house-litigation-head-joins-thai-firm-tilleke-and-gibbins/1016580.article AIG Asia assistant general counsel Aaron Le Marquer has swapped his in-house career for private practice after joining Thai firm Tilleke & Gibbins as a consultant in Bangkok. Tue, 22 Jan 2013 11:55 GMT http://www.thelawyer.com/ashurst-joins-local-firms-on-avivas-sale-of-malaysian-joint-venture/1016564.article http://www.thelawyer.com/ashurst-joins-local-firms-on-avivas-sale-of-malaysian-joint-venture/1016564.article Ashurst and a group of Malaysian firms have advised on the RM1.8bn (£373m) sale of Aviva’s Malaysian joint venture CIMB-Aviva to Sun Life Financial and Khazanah. Tue, 22 Jan 2013 00:00 GMT http://www.thelawyer.com/asian-firms-to-spearhead-myanmar-expansion/1016558.article http://www.thelawyer.com/asian-firms-to-spearhead-myanmar-expansion/1016558.article Two of South East Asia’s largest firms, Rajah & Tann and Zaid Ibrahim & Co, have announced plans to expand into Myanmar. Mon, 21 Jan 2013 00:02 GMT http://www.thelawyer.com/clifford-chance-makes-first-aussie-lateral-hire-since-2011-launch/1016518.article http://www.thelawyer.com/clifford-chance-makes-first-aussie-lateral-hire-since-2011-launch/1016518.article Clifford Chance has hired former Allen & Overy (A&O) Australian competition partner Dave Poddar, its first lateral partner hire since its 2011 launch in Australia. Thu, 17 Jan 2013 17:14 GMT http://www.thelawyer.com/watson-farley-to-set-up-bangkok-based-german-desk-with-ashurst-hire/1016491.article http://www.thelawyer.com/watson-farley-to-set-up-bangkok-based-german-desk-with-ashurst-hire/1016491.article Watson Farley & Williams (WFW) has hired Ashurst Munich-based counsel Marcus Nothhelfer as a partner to launch a German desk in Bangkok. Thu, 17 Jan 2013 10:18 GMT http://www.thelawyer.com/hong-kong-investment-banker-rejoins-bakers-from-icbc-international/1016471.article http://www.thelawyer.com/hong-kong-investment-banker-rejoins-bakers-from-icbc-international/1016471.article Baker & McKenzie has welcomed back lawyer and investment banker Lance Chen as a partner and head of its US securities practice group in Hong Kong and China. Wed, 16 Jan 2013 12:40 GMT http://www.thelawyer.com/australias-gadens-expands-into-singapore-with-clifford-chance-hire/1016453.article http://www.thelawyer.com/australias-gadens-expands-into-singapore-with-clifford-chance-hire/1016453.article Australian national firm Gadens Lawyers has hired a Clifford Chance Singapore-based counsel to lead the launch of its Singapore office. Tue, 15 Jan 2013 17:01 GMT http://www.thelawyer.com/eversheds-scoops-up-salans-shanghai-employment-team/1016439.article http://www.thelawyer.com/eversheds-scoops-up-salans-shanghai-employment-team/1016439.article Eversheds has taken on a team of four employment lawyers from the Shanghai office of Salans, which is to merge with SNR Denton in the coming months. Mon, 14 Jan 2013 16:43 GMT http://www.thelawyer.com/freshfields-hires-new-partner-as-orrick-hk-exodus-continues/1016428.article http://www.thelawyer.com/freshfields-hires-new-partner-as-orrick-hk-exodus-continues/1016428.article Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer has appointed corporate partner William Woo from Orrick Herrington & Sutcliffe’s Hong Kong office. Mon, 14 Jan 2013 14:08 GMT http://www.thelawyer.com/mason-hayes-rejigs-london-leadership-as-incumbent-moves-to-oz/1016395.article http://www.thelawyer.com/mason-hayes-rejigs-london-leadership-as-incumbent-moves-to-oz/1016395.article Irish firm Mason Hayes & Curran has appointed a new London office head after the previous holder of the role John Kettle moved to Brisbane firm McCullough Robertson. Mon, 14 Jan 2013 00:03 GMT http://www.thelawyer.com/bakers-snatches-senior-foreign-lawyer-from-kim-and-chang-ahead-of-seoul-launch/1016412.article http://www.thelawyer.com/bakers-snatches-senior-foreign-lawyer-from-kim-and-chang-ahead-of-seoul-launch/1016412.article Baker & McKenzie has appointed Korean lawyer Seong Soo Kim as a partner in its banking and finance and Korea practices in Hong Kong. Fri, 11 Jan 2013 15:34 GMT http://www.thelawyer.com/dla-piper-adds-global-international-arbitration-co-chair-in-singapore/1016378.article http://www.thelawyer.com/dla-piper-adds-global-international-arbitration-co-chair-in-singapore/1016378.article DLA Piper has hired Shearman & Sterling counsel Yu Jin Tay in Singapore as a partner and global co-chair of its international arbitration practice. Thu, 10 Jan 2013 12:33 GMT http://www.thelawyer.com/gibson-dunn-receives-approval-to-return-to-beijing/1016335.article http://www.thelawyer.com/gibson-dunn-receives-approval-to-return-to-beijing/1016335.article US firm Gibson Dunn & Crutcher has secured approval from China’s Ministry of Justice to open a representative office in Beijing, almost 10 years after the firm closed its China presence. Tue, 8 Jan 2013 12:52 GMT http://www.thelawyer.com/kl-gates-adds-first-post-merger-partner-to-aussie-base/1016328.article http://www.thelawyer.com/kl-gates-adds-first-post-merger-partner-to-aussie-base/1016328.article K&L Gates’ Sydney office has taken on corporate partner Andrea Beatty, the first partner to join the firm following its 1 January merger with Australian firm Middletons. Tue, 8 Jan 2013 10:43 GMT http://www.thelawyer.com/firms/dla-piper-gains-approval-for-south-korea-launch/1016314.article http://www.thelawyer.com/firms/dla-piper-gains-approval-for-south-korea-launch/1016314.article DLA Piper will launch its South Korea office tomorrow after getting approval from the country’s Ministry of Justice to practise international law there. Mon, 7 Jan 2013 15:00 GMT