Wilson Sonsini Adds Partner Jocelyn Chow to National Security and Antitrust Practices in Hong Kong

Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati, the premier provider of legal services to technology, life sciences, and growth enterprises worldwide, today announced that Jocelyn Chow has joined the firm as a national security and antitrust partner in its Hong Kong office. Chow’s comprehensive background in national security, antitrust, and regulatory enforcement matters enhances the firm’s bench strength in the Asia-Pacific region. Before joining Wilson Sonsini, Chow was a partner and Asia head of competition, trade, and foreign investment at Eversheds Sutherland.

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Baker McKenzie Adds Leading Data, Technology, Privacy and Cybersecurity Partner Frankie Tam in Hong Kong

Baker McKenzie announced today that Frankie Tam has joined the Firm’s Hong Kong office as a partner in its Data, Technology, Privacy & Cybersecurity Practice, strengthening the Firm’s capability advising on technology transactions, outsourcing, data privacy, information management, and cybersecurity to support clients as they navigate the growing challenges of innovating and staying competitive.

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Private Equity Partner Peng Yu Rejoins Weil in Hong Kong

International law firm Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP announced today that Peng Yu is rejoining the Firm as a partner in the Global Private Equity Group and will be based in the Hong Kong office. Peng started his career at Weil in the Hong Kong office and is the 18th partner to return to the Firm since the beginning of 2023.Peng rejoins Weil from Kirkland & Ellis LLP, where he was a partner in that firm’s Hong Kong office.

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Skadden Adds Friven Yeoh as Head of International Litigation and Arbitration Group in Asia

Skadden is pleased to welcome Friven Yeoh to the firm as a partner and leader of the firm’s International Litigation and Arbitration Group in Asia. Mr. Yeoh most recently spent eight years as co-leader of the Global Arbitration, Trade and Advocacy group at another global law firm, where he oversaw the practice from Hong Kong and Singapore. He will split his time between Skadden’s Hong Kong and Singapore offices. Yeoh arrives at the firm from Sidley Austin.

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New Litigation Partner and Team in Hong Kong Continues Expansion of Commodities and Shipping Industry Group

Squire Patton Boggs has announced the appointment of Ruaridh Guy as a partner in its Hong Kong Litigation Practice. Mr. Guy, who arrives with associates Lauras Rambinas and Tina Wong from the Hong Kong office of Ince & Co, is the latest senior lawyer to join the firm’s Commodities and Shipping Industry Group. He follows the recent addition of Michael Wray in Houston, Joel Cockerell in Singapore, and Marco Crusafio in Milan.

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