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TMI Associates promotes five to partner
05 February 2026Two of the firm’s new counsel have significant IP practices.
TMI Associates promotes 21 to partner
05 February 2026Six of the firm’s new partners have significant IP practices.
Daniel Posker promoted to partner at NRF in Sydney
03 February 2026IP disputes lawyer is one of 51 promoted globally at the firm on January 1.
Junko Suetomi joins Greeberg Traurig in Tokyo
03 February 2026Global trade lawyer and customs specialist joins firm as shareholder.
King & Wood, Mallesons will go separate ways in March 2026
03 February 2026Firm says evolution of firms, strategies has led to its split.
Albert Yuen appointed to lead Eversheds technology, data and cyber practice in Asia
29 January 2026Yuen joins firm from Linklaters, where he led that firm’s Hong Kong TMT practice.
Jocelyn Heng named managing counsel at HKIAC
28 January 2026HKIAC also appoints Xi Zhang head of China relations in Beijing.
Wai Teng Woo promoted to partner at LAW Partnership
23 January 2026Kuala Lumpur-based Woo leads the firm’s prosecution, branding team.
Sam Mickan joins James & Wells as patent practice partner
23 January 2026The appointment supports the firm’s growth across Australia and New Zealand.
Rachana Rautray joins JSA in Mumbai as retained partner
23 January 2026Rautray noted for her work in technology and regulatory matters.
Amy Carseldine promoted to partner at Clayton Utz
09 January 2026Brisbane-based lawyer known for her work as Aboriginal cultural heritage lawyer.
Ashurst, Perkins Coie announce intention to merge
09 January 2026Firms each bring complementary footprints and capabilities to merge.
Hogan Lovells, Cadwalader announce intention to merge
09 January 2026Merger would bring Hogan Lovells together with Wall Street’s oldest firm.
Holly Sara joins Gilbert + Tobin in Sydney
08 January 2026Sara brings experience in life sciences, technology disputes.
Johnson Ng promoted to partner at JSM
08 January 2026Ng noted for work in crypto, international trade dispute resolution.