The Asian Lawyer

TOP STORIES May 21, 2012

Have QFLPs Worked for Singapore?

By Jessica Seah, May 15, 2012 :: Singapore :: Firms

Singapore is about to allow more international firms to practice local law as Qualifying Foreign Law Practices (QFLPs). But while the Singapore legal market has certainly grown since the first QFLPs were named in 2008, can the program really be called a success?

Dewey Hong Kong Duo Heads to DLA

By Jessica Seah, May 17, 2012 :: China/Hong Kong :: Firms

Hong Kong partners Heng Loong Cheong and Joyce Chan are joining an exodus of former colleagues who have moved to DLA Piper.

Dechert Adds Partner in Beijing

By Jessica Seah, May 17, 2012 :: China/Hong Kong :: People

Paul Wang is joining the Philadelphia firm from Beijing's DeHeng Law Offices, where he headed the venture capital and private equity practice.

Asia Deal Digest: May 17, 2012

By Jessica Seah, May 17, 2012 :: Deals

* Three firms on $1.9 billion Aussie real estate deal
* Singpore's Stamford Law helps a fund spend $160 million on outlet shopping
* Davis Polk polishing a Chinese copper miner for a Hong Kong IPO

Gilbert + Tobin Recruits Banker as Melbourne Partner

By Jessica Seah, May 16, 2012 :: Australia :: People

Ben Macdonald is joining the law firm from the Melbourne office of Deutsche Bank, where he was part of the investment bank's natural resources group.

Ropes & Gray Expands in Hong Kong

By Jessica Seah, May 15, 2012 :: China/Hong Kong :: People

Former Norton Rose partner Julian Chung will launch a Hong Kong law practice for the Boston firm, while ex-Paul Weiss counsel Gary Li will join the private equity team.