NATIONAL SECURITY LAW
UK judiciary reviews historic role sitting in Hong Kong's highest court
'Chilling effect' of new security law prompts UK foreign secretary to moot court boycott
Asia
PARTNER HIRE
White & Case raids Weil Gotshal for Hong Kong debt finance partner
New York firm boosts sponsor finance capabilities with arrival of private equity specialist Daniel Abercromby
HONG KONG
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Hong Kong's representative for legal profession disqualified from Legislative Council
Ejection of barrister Dennis Kwok and three other high profile law makers sparks resignation of pro-democracy caucus
PARTNER HIRE
Hunton hires nuclear energy specialist from Shearman in Tokyo
George Borovas is second energy partner to depart New York firm in Asia this autumn
TEAM HIRE
Five-strong finance team joins S&R in New Delhi from JSA
Team leader Divyanshu Pandey to become head of banking at new firm
TRADE SECRETS
Trade secret theft: China turns up the heat on foreign actors
Amendments to statutes on trade secret crimes are part of the escalating US-China trade war, report Leon Liu and Jacob Clark
LAW FIRM LEADERSHIP
Clifford Chance names new Hong Kong managing partner amid wider regional shakeup
Dauwood Malik starts new role next month, with Connie Heng becoming new Asia Pacific head
LAW FIRM LEADERSHIP
JunHe founder 'passes torch' to next generation after 30 years at helm
Top Chinese firm hails smooth transition as Xiao Wei resigns as managing partner
LAW FIRM LEADERSHIP
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Clifford Chance adds financial investors role to global leadership group
Singapore managing partner Kai-Niklas Schneider to lead funds and investment industry strategy
PROJECT FINANCE
Shearman & Sterling bolsters Asia projects team after Singapore departures
New York firm restocks in Singapore with partner and counsel appointments