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People & Places
Jonathan Lim Hon Kiat joins Zaid Ibrahim & Co
31 October 2019Lim’s practice areas focus on fintech, venture capital, blockchain technology, payment systems, digital remittance and initial coin offerings.
Daniel Greif joins Schmitt & Orlov Intellectual Property
31 October 2019Greif, who has long experience in the region, is noted for his advice on trademark, copyright and other intellectual property matter throughout Southeast Asia.
Linc Finkenberg joins Perkins Coie
31 October 2019Linc Finkenberg joins Perkins Coie’s financial transactions practice and fintech industry group as a partner in its New York office. Finkenberg joined the firm from BNY Mellon, where he served as associate general counsel and managing director and le...
Pinsent Masons has announced the launch of its client and legal project management division
31 October 2019Pinsent Masons has announced the launch of its client and legal project management division, which it says will help support delivery of matters on time and on budget. The division is led by UK-based Dee Tamlin, and comprises more than 20 project man...
Multiple Promotions Made At Spruson & Ferguson In Sydney, Beijing And Kuala Lumpur
30 September 2019Francesca Colubriale has been promoted to principal at Spruson & Ferguson in Sydney, where she is a member of the firm’s trademarks and litigation teams.
Corporate Partner Ferish Patel Joins Cooley In Hong Kong
30 September 2019Cooley has hired corporate partner Ferish Patel, who will join the firm in Hong Kong, with the intention of setting up a new office in Singapore.
Dentons' Partners Approve Combination With Kensington Swan And Lee International
30 September 2019In New Zeland, Dentons has announced that its partners have voted to approve a combination with Kensington Swan, a leading local law firm. The combination will position Dentons as the largest global law firm in New Zealand.
Alexander Shepherd Joins Pinsent Masons As TMC Partner In Singapore
30 September 2019Alexander Shepherd has joined Pinsent Masons as a technology, media and communications partner in its Singapore office.
SCL Group Integrates With Nishimura & Asahi
30 September 2019Full-service commercial law firm SCL Group has agreed to integrate with Japanese law firm Nishimura & Asahi. The deal will create one of Thailand’s largest Japanese law firms.
Steven Wulff Has Joined Mills Oakley In Melbourne
30 August 2019Steven Wulff has joined Mills Oakley in Melbourne as the firm prepares to launch an IP practice there. Wulff, who joined from K&L Gates, focuses on strategic intellectual property protection and counseling for startups and other technology driven com...
Christine Small Has Joined Johnson Winter & Slattery As Partner
30 August 2019Christine Small has joined Johnson Winter & Slattery as a partner in the firm’s Brisbane market. Small joined the firm’s dispute resolution team from Norton Rose Fulbright.
Kate Marshall Has Been Named Head Of KPMG Law In Australia
30 August 2019Kate Marshall has been named head of KPMG Law in Australia. Marshall, a partner at the firm, has more than 25 years of experience as a data, technology and privacy lawyer. Her understanding of data in the context of regulatory compliance, artificial...
Dora Wang Joins Reed Smith As Partner In Its Global Regulatory Enforcement Practice
30 August 2019Dora Wang has joined Reed Smith a partner in its global regulatory enforcement practice. She will be based in the firm’s Shanghai and New York offices.
Simmons & Simmons Has Opened New Office In Shenzhen
30 August 2019Simmons & Simmons has opened a new office in Shenzhen, strengthening its existing presence in greater China, including Hong Kong, Shanghai and Beijing.
Promotions & Additions At King & Wood Malleson
30 August 2019Jessica Fei (pictured) has joined the dispute resolution practice at King & Wood Mallesons, where she will be a China- and Hong Kong-based partner.