Asia

PARTNER HIRE

Milbank hires debt finance specialist from Allen & Overy to expand Hong Kong office

New York firm underlines continued commitment to Hong Kong as it raids magic circle UK rival

HONG KONG

Grouping, which includes GC of legal recruitment firm, wins four out of five available seats in elections to ruling council

ARBITRATION

Appointments reflect need to underline independence amid mounting concern over Hong Kong's future

RULE OF LAW

Proposals would allow China to install state security agencies in the former British territory

PARTNER HIRES

Shruti Rajan and Garima Joshi will bring financial regulatory expertise to firm's corporate practice

FAMILY LAW

Corinne Remedios is disappointed by the failure of the courts to deploy modern technology during the Covid-19 lockdown

LEGAL TECH

Project to nurture Indian legal tech talent reaches milestone as first cohort emerges from scheme

OFFICE CLOSURE

Houston-based energy leader says it remains committed to having 'strong Asia footprint'

Daren Tang will replace Australia's Francis Gurry, who has been in the top job since 2008

STRATEGY

CEO Eifion Morris restates commitment to Hong Kong although firm will shift the focus of its practice