Olswang has set its sights on expansion in Asia, today (7 December) announcing non-exclusive associations with local firms in Hong Kong and Singapore.
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Codename Trident: Linklaters talks with two local firms as Shanghai venture looms
Linklaters is in advanced discussions with two Chinese law firms, Shanghai Capital Law & Partners and Shanghai Kai-Rong Law Firm, as it bids to become the first Magic Circle law firm to practise Chinese law.
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Herbert Smith Freehills renews commitment to Singapore with local firm alliance
Herbert Smith Freehills (HSF) has established a formal alliance with Singapore firm Prolegis, almost two years after it chose not to renew its licence to practise locally.
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Asia moves: Memery Crystal agrees partnership with China’s Yingke
As China continues to internationalise its economy, one of its largest law firms, Yingke, has announced an exclusive strategic partnership with London-based, mid-market corporate firm Memery Crystal.
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‘Unfulfilled client demand for alternative resourcing’: A&O launches Peerpoint in Asia
Following the success of its high-end contract lawyer service Peerpoint in London, Allen & Overy (A&O) is now extending the model to Asia.
‘A big part of any growth strategy’: BLP launches in Myanmar with Baker & McKenzie hire
Berwin Leighton Paisner has joined the recent rush into Myanmar, launching its fourth Asian office in Yangon with Baker & McKenzie’s office head Chris Hughes.
Korea still a boon for global firms as A&O, White & Case set up shop
Global 100 firms continue to pile into South Korea, with Allen & Overy (A&O) and White & Case launching in Seoul in recent weeks, while disputes boutique Kobre & Kim has also opened a base in the Korean capital.
White & Case launched an office in Seoul in the summer with plans to relocate three partners and build on relationships with project finance clients. The venture is led by James Lee, who heads the Korea practice group and relocated to Seoul from Los Angeles. He will be joined initially by Mark Goodrich, a construction partner in London who will also transfer to Seoul, and Hong Kong partner Kyungseok Kim, who recently joined the firm’s M&A practice from Linklaters where he was an associate.
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‘A key gateway’: Osborne Clarke formalises Hong Kong JV
Asia move continues following India play
Osborne Clarke (OC) said Hong Kong was its ‘key gateway’ as it heads deeper into Asia by formalising its relationship with local firm Koh Vass & Co.
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Q&A: John Quinn talks competition, class action and China
Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan was the talk of the town when it took on some of the world’s largest banks in post-crisis related litigation. The concept paid off for a firm which this year posted revenues just over $1bn with profits per equity partner reaching just under $5m – the second highest recorded in the Global 100. However, as crisis-related disputes reach their tail-end, founder and managing partner John Quinn (pictured) speaks to Legal Business about the firm’s current growth plans.
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Asia: US firms chase disputes work as Kobre & Kim and Alston & Bird launch new offices and Reed Smith builds in Singapore
The past week has continued to see law firms invest in Asia with US litigation outfit Kobre & Kim chasing litigation work with a new office in Seoul, Alston & Bird targeting intellectual property (IP) mandates with its first Asian office and Reed Smith building its projects practice with a focus on disputes.