HONG KONG
American lawyer arrested in Hong Kong crackdown
John Clancey believed to be first foreign national detained under new security law
Asia
SUSTAINABILITY
Rajah & Tann Singapore opens sustainability practice amid growing ESG compliance needs
New regional practice group will be led by banking and finance partner Lee Weilin
PARTNER HIRE
Squire flags commodities drive as it hires Singapore-based Clifford Chance partner
Arrival of Kate Sherrard and an associate coincides with first anniversary of group's launch
INTERNATIONAL LAW
Anderson Mori unveils foreign law enterprise to boost status of its US, UK and China qualified lawyers
Top Japanese firm says overseas lawyers can now be partners, creating a more 'diverse and inclusive' practice
ALLIANCE
Ince strikes cooperation deal with national Chinese firm as regional revenue jumps
Listed law firm teams up with W&H Law Firm; half-year results show Greater China revenue up by 15%
ARBITRATION
Hong Kong seeks to bolster disputes reputation with updated China deal
New agreement will make it easier to enforce arbitral awards in both jurisdictions
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
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