Singapore law firm Quahe Woo & Palmer has added Melvin Lum as a director in its dispute resolution practice from Big Four firm WongPartnership, where he was a partner.
Lum, who has more than 15 years of experience, focuses on banking and finance, and corporate and commercial disputes.
With Lum joining QWP, the firm now has 15 directors.
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Japanese law firm Oh-Ebashi LPC & Partners has welcomed veteran tax lawyer Hidehiro Utsumi as a partner from Big Five firm TMI Associates.
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Hong Kong’s Karas So, which operates in association with Mishcon de Reya, has hired Tan Choo Lye as a partner from U.S. law firm K&L Gates. Tan brings with her experience in cross-border deals and private client services.