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Singapore’s Rajah & Tann to open 2nd China office in Shenzhen, eyes GBA opportunities
Singapore Big Four firm Rajah & Tann has received approval from China’s Ministry of Justice to establish a new representative office in Shenzhen, which will commence operations in the fourth quarter of this year.
RANKINGS: ALB Singapore Rising Stars 2024
In its third edition, Asian Legal Business continues its tradition of identifying the country’s most promising legal talents. These exceptional lawyers demonstrate remarkable potential and have earned consistent client praise. The list is arranged alphabetically, and some lawyers have been featured in profiles.
SG: Orrick bolsters Asia energy practice with hire from A&O Shearman
U.S. law firm Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe has announced the hire of project finance expert Michael Tardif as a partner in its Singapore office. Tardif joins from the Jakarta office of A&O Shearman.
Singapore law firm Fervent Chambers announces leadership changes
Singapore-based law firm Fervent Chambers has announced significant leadership changes, with the appointment of William Wan as managing director and the return of Clarence Lun as head of dispute resolution and international arbitration.
SG: K&L Gates poaches 2 corporate partners from DLA
K&L Gates Straits Law, the Singapore office of U.S. law firm K&L Gates, has strengthened its corporate capabilities in Singapore with the addition of partners David Kuo and Meraj Noor from rival DLA Piper.
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Eversheds considers Beijing closure, plans SG return
UK-headquartered Eversheds Sutherland has confirmed to ALB that the firm is currently reviewing whether to keep its Beijing office open, while also making plans to reestablish an office in Singapore.
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Addleshaws grows SG office further with Reed Smith hire
UK law firm Addleshaw Goddard has added its second lateral partner in Singapore in a matter of weeks after hiring corporate expert Matt Gorman from Reed Smith.
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SG boutique Joyce A Tan gets two new directors
Singapore law firm Joyce A Tan & Partners has announced the appointment of two new directors, Wendy Lee and Frederick Tay, strengthening its corporate offerings.
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Latham, Zhong Lun act on $445 mln France-SG waste treatment deal
Latham & Watkins has advised French industrial group Seche Environnement on its S$605 million ($445 million) agreement to buy Singapore’s ECO Industrial Environmental Engineering from Beijing Capital Eco-Environment Protection Group.
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Simmons expands SG disputes team with hire from Birds
UK law firm Simmons & Simmons has hired tech and financial disputes expert Lijun Chui as a partner in Singapore from Bird & Bird.