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People & Places
Leading regional firms create DNA
12 March 2020Firms from SGP, MYS and IDN form Drew Network Asia.
Denning Jin joins Han Kun Law Offices in Shanghai
29 February 2020Jin was previously at Haiwen & Partners.
Joe Simone receives INTA's 2019 Service Award for the Advancement of Association Objectives
29 February 2020Founder of SIPS in Hong Kong receives award.
Spruson & Ferguson files the first patent under Hong Kong’s new patent system
29 February 2020Hong Kong's new patent system was launched in late December of 2019.
Jonathan Chu, Mengyi Chen and Candy Tong joins Lau, Horton & Wise
29 February 2020Chu (pictured) and his team join the CMS associated Hong Kong firm from Stephenson Harwood.
Ajeng Yesie Triewanty made partner at Roosdiono & Partners
29 February 2020Triewanty is an IP specialist whose practice encompasses IP matters including licenses and franchising.
Wern-Jhien Yam made partner in Rajah & Tann’s commercial litigation practice group
29 February 2020Yam has represented clients in a variety of industries, including finance, construction, pharmaceuticals, oil and gas, electronics, office supplies and hospitality.
Hogan Lovells launches flexible lawyering programme in the UK in partnership with Elevate.
29 February 2020This initiative part of the Hogan Lovells Legal Services Delivery armoury, which aims to deliver the firm’s services in a flexible, efficient and cost-effective manner.
Alec Christie joins Mills Oakley in Sydney
14 January 2020Alec Christie has joined Mills Oakley in Sydney, where he is the founding partner of the firm’s digital law (including data privacy) practice.
Marion Heathcote wins INTA's 2019 President’s Award
14 January 2020The International Trademark Association (INTA) has named Marion Heathcote, a leading trademark attorney and indigenous rights advocate and principal at Davies Collison Cave in Sydney, as the recipient of the association’s 2019 President’s Award.
Perkins Coie expands presence in China
14 January 2020Perkins Coie has expanded its presence in China through the establishment of an intellectual property agency in Beijing and the opening of a new location in Shenzhen.
Doug Clark joins Rouse as global head of dispute resolution
14 January 2020International IP firm Rouse has continued its global growth with the high profile appointment of Doug Clark as global head of dispute resolution.
Amita Kaur Haylock promoted to partner at Mayer Brown
14 January 2020Amita Kaur Haylock has been promoted to partner in the intellectual property practice at Mayer Brown in Hong Kong.
Michelle Yee promoted to IP practice counsel at Mayer Brown
14 January 2020Michelle G.W. Yee, has been promoted to counsel in the intellectual property practice at Mayer Brown in Hong Kong.
Clifford Chance launches robotics training program
14 January 2020Clifford Chance has commenced the pilot phase of its cutting edge robotics training programme, Automation Academy, through Create+65, the firm’s LegalTech innovation lab.