M&A LEAGUE TABLES
Asia Pacific region least impacted by coronavirus-fuelled global M&A slowdown
Indian law firms dominate top echelons of Mergermarket's APAC M&A advisory league tables
Asia
RULE OF LAW
'None of your business' - Beijing defiant over security law's threat to Hong Kong's autonomy
Hong Kong's bar association calls for city's foundational values to be reaffirmed after 'total absence of meaningful consultation'
LEADERSHIP CHANGES
Reed Smith appoints new managing partner for Asia-Pacific region
Singapore-based Kyri Evagora replaces Denise Jong after two-and-a-half years in the job
SINGAPORE
Anderson Mori & Tomotsune unveils Singapore alliance
Big four Japanese firm joins rival Nishimura & Asahi in striking deal to offer local law advice
PARTNER HIRES
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Two top Hong Kong partners join new firms and make tracks for London
Herbert Smith Freehills and Linklaters bolster London teams with hires from Allen & Overy and Kirkland & Ellis respectively
ALLIANCE
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McDermott quits Asia as Winston & Strawn takes over its China alliance
Deal sees Winston unveil YuandaWinston after it secures Chicago rival's 50-strong Shanghai allied office
ALLIANCE
Eversheds Sutherland calls time on three-year Singapore merger with Harry Elias
Firm stresses commitment to Southeast Asia but Singapore future is now under review
FIRM LAUNCH
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Former Dubai international courts head Mark Beer sets up practice in Kazakhstan
Launch of Seven Pillars Law coincides with opening of Almaty disputes boutique
ALLIANCE
Japan's Nishimura & Asahi seals formal partnership with Singapore's Bayfront Law
Nishimura & Asahi becomes first Japanese firm to launch Singapore alliance
PARTNER HIRE
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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