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UK judge steps down from Hong Kong's Court of Final Appeal

Baroness Hale takes unusual step of not seeking second term; says decision is unrelated to security law

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Gibson Dunn hires regulatory quartet from Herbert Smith Freehills in Hong Kong

Team is led by HSF's former Asia financial services regulatory head William Hallatt

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UK and Ireland bar associations team up to condemn China's sanctions on Essex Court Chambers

Quartet of representative bodies speak out against 'indiscriminate attack on legal professionals'

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Allen & Overy arbitration co-head Gearing to join Fountain Court instead of Essex Court

Outgoing partner switches new London base following China's imposition of sanctions on first choice

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China imposes sanctions on top barristers' chambers after legal opinion on Uighurs

Essex Court Chambers named among politicians and campaigners as Beijing retaliates following UK sanctions on Monday

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Hong Kong arbitrations reach 10-year high but concerns mount over long-term impact of security law

Positive data overshadowed by claim businesses may move disputes elsewhere

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Ex-Jones Day partner launches sustainability-focused boutique in Hong Kong

Ben McQuhae & Co will choose work based on the UN's Sustainable Development Goals

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RPC launches Hong Kong employment practice with partner hire from Gall

Rare departure from top independent allows UK firm to make 'obvious' strategic move

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Milbank unveils quartet of Hong Kong M&A and private equity partners after raids on UK Magic Circle

New arrivals include ex-Clifford Chance Asia Pacific private equity co-heads Andrew Whan and Neeraj Budhwani

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American lawyer arrested in Hong Kong crackdown

John Clancey believed to be first foreign national detained under new security law

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UK judiciary reviews historic role sitting in Hong Kong's highest court

'Chilling effect' of new security law prompts UK foreign secretary to moot court boycott

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White & Case raids Weil Gotshal for Hong Kong debt finance partner

New York firm boosts sponsor finance capabilities with arrival of private equity specialist Daniel Abercromby

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Hong Kong's representative for legal profession disqualified from Legislative Council

Ejection of barrister Dennis Kwok and three other high profile law makers sparks resignation of pro-democracy caucus

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Clifford Chance names new Hong Kong managing partner amid wider regional shakeup

Dauwood Malik starts new role next month, with Connie Heng becoming new Asia Pacific head

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After the storm - Hong Kong's lawyers reflect on the impact of China's security law

Three months after Beijing's uncompromising legal clampdown, Ben Rigby and Alvin Lum assess how the market is responding

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'It could unravel very quickly' - Beijing's security law is testing Hong Kong's famed resilience

International law firms are likely to stick by Hong Kong despite rule of law concerns - at least for now

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'None of your business' - Beijing defiant over security law's threat to Hong Kong's autonomy

Hong Kong's bar association calls for city's foundational values to be reaffirmed after 'total absence of meaningful consultation'

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Two top Hong Kong partners join new firms and make tracks for London

Herbert Smith Freehills and Linklaters bolster London teams with hires from Allen & Overy and Kirkland & Ellis respectively

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Milbank hires debt finance specialist from Allen & Overy to expand Hong Kong office

New York firm underlines continued commitment to Hong Kong as it raids magic circle UK rival

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'Liberal' candidates win Hong Kong law society elections with pledge to 'fearlessly' defend rule of law

Grouping, which includes GC of legal recruitment firm, wins four out of five available seats in elections to ruling council

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