TRADEMARKS
K&L Gates launches China-focused IP agency to bolster global trademark coverage
New agency will work directly with China's IP authorities rather than deal with local firms
Asia
PARTNER HIRE
Davis Polk expands in Beijing with equity capital markets partner hire from Freshfields
Wall Street firm cites growing demand for elite Hong Kong law advice as Jason Xu climbs on board
PARTNER HIRE
HFW secures second Reed Smith commodities partner this year in Singapore
Arrival of disputes specialist Dan Perera's boosts UK-based firm's specialist Asia team to seven partners
INTERNATIONAL DISPUTES
Hong Kong arbitrations reach 10-year high but concerns mount over long-term impact of security law
Positive data overshadowed by claim businesses may move disputes elsewhere
BOUTIQUE LAUNCH
Ex-Jones Day partner launches sustainability-focused boutique in Hong Kong
Ben McQuhae & Co will choose work based on the UN's Sustainable Development Goals
TEAM HIRE
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Allen & Overy's Shanghai JV partner hires Fangda litigation team and opens in Beijing
Melody Wang and three-lawyer team joins Lang Yue as head of Chinese litigation
PARTNER HIRE
RPC launches Hong Kong employment practice with partner hire from Gall
Rare departure from top independent allows UK firm to make 'obvious' strategic move
TEAM MOVE
Reed Smith bolsters Singapore office with two-partner hire from BCLP
Eight-strong corporate and transport team moves across as busy month for laterals in city state continues
PARTNER HIRES
Milbank unveils quartet of Hong Kong M&A and private equity partners after raids on UK Magic Circle
New arrivals include ex-Clifford Chance Asia Pacific private equity co-heads Andrew Whan and Neeraj Budhwani
PARTNER HIRE
HFW hires Reed Smith's Singapore head to boost commodities team
Peter Zaman climbs on board as UK-based firm celebrates 30th anniversary in Singapore; Reed Smith hires in Athens