Asia

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

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

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

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

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

'Liberal' candidates win Hong Kong law society elections with pledge to 'fearlessly' defend rule of law

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

ARBITRATION

Senior Debevoise partner and former justice secretary to co-chair Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre

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

RULE OF LAW

Hong Kong Bar Association challenges China's 'worrying' national security law

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

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