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People & Places
Chuanhong Long succeeds Hao Ma as president of CCPIT
30 April 2021Ma, who has retired, will continue to serve the firm as of counsel.
Benjamin Choi tapped to lead Oldham, Li & Nie’s IP consultancy.
29 April 2021Hong Kong-based lawyer will provide commercially-driven advice from OLN IP.
Can Cui has joined Goodwin’s life sciences practice in San Francisco
29 April 2021Cui serves as an external general counsel to life sciences companies in the U.S. and China.
Danny Li appointed counsel at Freshfields in Hong Kong
29 April 2021Li, who focuses on M&A, is also a member of the firm’s fintech/digital team in Asia.
Report: Dentons expected to add offices in Thailand, Vietnam and the Philippines this year
29 April 2021Firm’s global vice chair announced ASEAN expansion plans in Singapore newspaper.
Donald Robertson joins Dentons as competition and economic regulation partner
29 April 2021Sydney-based lawyer joins the firm’s IP&T practice with blockchain and cryptocurrency expertise.
Duncan Watt promoted to legal director at Eversheds Sutherland
29 April 2021Hong Kong-based lawyer has particular interest in development of cybersecurity regulations.
Emma Iles promoted to partner at HSF in Melbourne
29 April 2021Iles has more than 12 years advisory and litigious experience.
Jack Terceño promoted to partner at Freshfields in Tokyo
29 April 2021Lawyer represents clients in complex international disputes and negotiations.
Khaitan & Co opens office in Singapore
29 April 2021Office will focus on M&A, public and private investments, and advising high net worth Indian families.
Marcus Woo rejoins Perkins Coie; will soon be part of firm’s Taipei office
29 April 2021Woo handled complex IP issues as VP and general counsel at HTC Corporation.
Michelle Gon joins Han Kun Law Offices in Shanghai
29 April 2021Senior lawyer brings expertise in IP, corporate compliance and anti-corruption matters.
Rhys McWhirter promoted to partner at Eversheds Sutherland
29 April 2021Hong Kong-based lawyer leads the office’s technology practice, is noted for FinTech work.
Ryan Su joins OC Queen Street as special counsel
29 April 2021Singapore-based lawyer was previously head of Art & Cultural Property Law at WMH Law.
SIAC sets record with more than 1,000 cases filed in 2020
29 April 20212020’s total sum for dispute increased nearly 5% over 2019 numbers.