Freshfields also advises on high-profile transaction with Singapore-based blank check company
James Morgan-Payler to take the reins in Melbourne as UK firm's head of APAC as Singapore-based Johanna Murray made region's COO
Fourth office in Asia will focus on energy transition and ESG work
Yuet Ming Tham joins alongside partner Shu Min Ho and two counsel and will also serve as head of APAC
Shake-up is intended to give younger partners more input into how the firm is run
Leading maritime lawyer remembered as a ‘superb lawyer who inspired great trust and loyalty’
Arbitration boutique capitalises on city state's 'ever-growing' popularity as a disputes hub with fifth base
Clarinda Tjia-Dharmadi comes aboard following firm's relaunch in the city-state last year
Latest reforms follow the relaxation of litigation funding rules in 2017
Addition of Joel Seow follows double partner hire in Hong Kong last month
Appointment of Marina Chin and Swee Yen Koh alongside Tan Puay Boon bring total SC tally to 94
Global giant achieves 40% target for women lawyers for third year running; Reed Smith promotes 31
Private client powerhouse also signs real estate partner in London and promotes four lawyers to partner
Covid and Cybersecurity-related rifts seen as biggest threats, Baker McKenzie report shows
Tim Pitrelli joins from role as executive director and senior counsel in Goldman’s investment banking division
Rules aim for 'clarity and efficiency' as Singapore moves to become jurisdiction of choice for high-stakes commercial disputes
First base outside home country to offer Indian law in areas including international arbitration and private client
Chicago firm’s litigation group sees 11 lawyers made up in round that is significantly larger than last year’s
Some 26 firms appointed globally following competitive tender that assessed candidates' D&I and energy transition capabilities
Parveet Singh Gandoak brings cross-border deals experience across Southeast Asia and India