CMS Cameron McKenna has abandoned its fledgling four-associate Beijing practice and drastically culled its Hong Kong office. The move will result in the loss of 40 lawyers. Hong Kong, which will be run by partner Tim Ingham, is to operate as an insurance boutique. Camerons will continue to service clients in China through the Shanghai office of its French ally firm Bureau Francis Lefebvre. First revealed on www.thelawyer.com/lawyernews 13 January
Simpson Thacher in Singapore retreat
Singapore managing partner returns to New York; one of counsel and four associates transfer to Hong Hong Simpson Thacher & Bartlett is to close its Singapore office at the end of this month, following the decision of its managing partner Alan Brenner to return to New York.The firm also employs one of counsel and four […]