DWF Boosts Corporate Practice in Singapore

Monday, November 25, 2019

DWF, the global legal business, announces two major milestones in its Asia-Pacific expansion with the appointment of Ben Constance as the managing partner in Singapore and Nasir Dao – PKM Abdul as a corporate partner. Nasir joins DWF from PwC Legal. Ben Constance joined DWF’s Singapore office in January 2019 with a focus on cross-border M&A, joint ventures, private equity and corporate technology. In his new role, Ben has been tasked with growing the business organically in Southeast Asia and defining the strategy of the Singapore office moving forward. More >>

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Addleshaw Goddard Targets New Market Share in Scotland With Experienced Banking Partner Hire

Monday, November 25, 2019

Addleshaw Goddard is adding a fifth partner to its banking practice in Scotland. Gaenor Cassell, currently a partner at Burness Paull, joins the team in Edinburgh, bringing more than 20 years’ experience advising lenders and borrowers on all aspects of funding, both domestic and international. Gaenor’s practice blends borrower work for large corporates and private equity funds, specialist local counsel work (including cross border securitisations) and advising international investors on funding for UK investments as well as advice for banks operating in Scotland. She also works with non-bank lenders, recently advising OakNorth on its three last deals in Scotland. More >>

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Perkins Coie Strengthens Its Position in China with New Intellectual Property Agency, New Shenzhen Location and Expanded Beijing Office

Thursday, November 21, 2019

BEIJING, SHANGHAI and SHENZHEN (November 18, 2019) – Perkins Coie is pleased to announce initiatives to strengthen the firm’s presence in China, including the establishment of an Intellectual Property Agency in Beijing, the opening of a new location in the fast-growing technology hub of Shenzhen in South China, and a move to new and larger office space in Beijing.

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Morrison & Foerster Further Strengthens Cross-Border Corporate Capabilities with New Tokyo Partner

Thursday, November 21, 2019

Morrison & Foerster, a leading global law firm, is pleased to announce that Nozomi Oda has joined its Tokyo office as a partner in the Corporate Department. Ms. Oda, admitted in Japan (bengoshi) and New York, brings to the firm extensive experience in a wide variety of transactions. Her arrival further strengthens Morrison & Foerster’s position as the top international law firm in Japan. Ms. Oda arrives to the firm from Latham & Watkins LLP. More >>

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