M&A
MoFo trio head to Latham in Tokyo switch
Japan M&A growth spurs trio to move firms as Latham grabs MoFo team.
Asia
BIG 4
Confusion over big four Indian law change
Report says big four accounting firms may soon be able to practice law in India after all.
EXPANSION
EY boosts legal ops in China tech hub
Big Four firm extends legal reach into Shenzhen tech hub, follows on from a number of new hires by big four legal operations in China.
CLOSURE
McDermott to close Seoul Office
One of the 2012 first wave of foriegn law firms in South Korea, Chicago-based firm becomes second foreign firm to leave.
PRO BONO
A&O's five-step plan for India
Allen & Overy sets out agenda to end institutional care in India and Nepal as pro bono team supports Hope and Homes for Children.
LEGAL EDUCATION
Jones Day rewards Chinese students
Firm announces 11 winners of its International Legal Fellowship award in Beijing and Shanghai.
DISPUTE RESOLUTION
Singapore ratchets up arbritration offering
WongPartnership and A&G among firms backing ICC Singapore Arbitration Group launch as new lead highlights “unparalleled diversity.”
DISPUTE RESOLUTION
RPC find their Singapore disputes solution
Following departure of top partner, RPC Premier Law Singapore practice raids Clyde & Co Clasis for disputes team.
EXTRADITION
Rule of law centre stage in HK
Despite government suspending anti-extradition bill the Law Society of Hong Kong is forced to issue statement on rule of law as protestors riot.
EXPANSION
Simmons & Simmons Shenzhen shuffle
Firm opens office in Shenzhen in a move to build capacity in China targeting TMT and reinforce commitment in the region.