Orrick announced that Scott D. Peterman has joined the firm as a partner in our M&A and private equity practice in Hong Kong. Scott joins from Jones Day. He is the sixth partner to join Orrick’s global M&A practice since last June and will be the firm’s fifth partner in Hong Kong. Last month, the firm announced the addition of Mark Lehmkuhler, a former Davis Polk partner, to our M&A practice in Hong Kong. More >>

Orrick announced today that Mark Lehmkuhler has joined the firm as a partner in our M&A and Private Equity Group, resident in our Hong Kong office. Mark is the fifth partner to join Orrick’s global M&A practice since last June. Mr. Lehmkuhler previously practiced in Asia for nearly two decades with Davis Polk, where he was a partner. More >>

Kirkland & Ellis is pleased to announce the appointment of Daniel Dusek as a partner in the Corporate Practice Group of the Firm’s Hong Kong office. Mr. Dusek has extensive experience advising on mergers and acquisitions, private equity and a variety of other complex and cross-border corporate matters. Mr. Dusek joins Kirkland from the Beijing and Hong Kong offices of Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom, where he was a partner. More >>

Morrison & Foerster, a leading global law firm, is pleased to announce that Serena Tan has joined the firm’s Hong Kong office as partner in its Corporate Group. A native Mandarin speaker, Ms. Tan comes to the firm from Debevoise & Plimpton bringing strong expertise in fund formation and fund management. Her joining Morrison & Foerster also further builds on the firm’s recent expansion in Hong Kong. More >>

Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP is pleased to announce the addition of four partners to its Hong Kong office: Paul Boltz, Scott Jalowayski, Michael Nicklin and Brian Schwarzwalder. The team, which joins from Ropes & Gray’s Hong Kong office, will continue their private equity, finance and securities practice at Gibson Dunn. More >>

Davis Polk today announced that Patrick Sinclair will join the firm as a partner in the Litigation Department. He will be based in Hong Kong and will focus on white collar criminal defense matters and government and internal investigations. More >>

International law firm Ashurst today announces the appointment of PH Chik as a partner in its corporate practice, based in Hong Kong. More >>

Allen & Overy announces today the appointment of David Shen to its international IP practice. Leading the China IP and life sciences practices, he further builds on the ongoing investment in IP capability to meet global client need. More >>