04/29/2013
China's second largest law firm opens Israel office
He will remain managing partner of the base, working alongside local partners
Legal, Regulation & Compliance
04/25/2013
HKMA and SFC commit to standards on FMIs
Both the HKMA and the SFC will implement the PFMIs within their respective regulatory frameworks.
04/25/2013
MoFo boosts Hong Kong PE team with Ropes & Gray partner hire
Morrison & Foerster (MoFo) has added to its Hong Kong private equity team with the hire of Ropes & Gray partner Marcia Ellis.
04/23/2013
Appleby advised CNPC General Capital Limited in relation to a US$2 billion notes issuance
"This deal underlines the country’s growing presence in the international debt market and we expect this issuance to pave way for other SOEs to take similar actions.”
04/23/2013
Innovative law firm expands into Hong Kong and continues rapid growth
“As an international business hub, Hong Kong is a very attractive market for us and we look forward to replicating our success in Australia and Singapore in this market."
04/23/2013
A&O tops ranking of India foreign firms ahead of Magic Circle, Herbies, Americans
London-headquartered Magic Circle firm Allen & Overy (A&O) has come out at the head of a new ranking of foreign law firms’ Indian practices
04/21/2013
Australia Litigation Funders Spur Record 2012 Settlements
Total settlements since the country allowed class actions 20 years ago now stand at just over A$1 billion
04/21/2013
A&O tops list of foreign India practices
Allen & Overy has come out at the head of a new ranking of foreign law firms’ Indian practices, narrowly beating magic circle rival Linklaters.
04/18/2013
Bird & Bird plans further Asia-Pacific expansion as firm sets sights on Indonesia and South Korea
Firm mulls further co-operation agreements as part of plans to grow Asia revenue to 20% of firmwide total
04/18/2013
Conyers takes home top honours at ALB China Law Awards
The event, now in its tenth year, recognises the outstanding achievements of China’s leading law firms and in-house legal teams as well as the top deals and dealmakers of 2012.
04/18/2013
Former Citigroup broker convicted for insider trading
The Western Australia Supreme Court has convicted a former Citigroup broker for insider trading, following an investigation from the Australian Securities and Investments Commission
04/17/2013
International law firm boosts Singapore Technology team
He will lead and develop the TMT and commercial practice in Singapore and source work locally and internationally
04/16/2013
Hedge Fund Manager Ueda Sues Ex-Partner
The two men had an agreement preventing them from withdrawing more than their stakes in the company that they founded in 2004, according to the complaint.
04/15/2013
Paul Hogan chasing $34m stolen by tax adviser
There is currently an international arrest warrant out for the tax adviser, who is believed to be in Switzerland.
04/15/2013
Chinese banking giant puts legal panel in spotlight
It is understood that the company already operates a roster of advisers in Europe, with the panel in question covering the full range of practice areas.
04/12/2013
MAS raps Credit Suisse and its employee
Credit Suisse AG has confirmed to MAS that it has put in place policies and procedures to prevent future recurrence of similar contraventions
04/11/2013
Senior RBS Executive in Japan Expected to Resign in Libor Scandal
The Securities and Exchange Surveillance Commission of Japan asked local regulators last week to issue a so-called administrative action against R.B.S., which is based in Edinburgh, after some of its traders attempted to alter a key benchmark rate for fin
04/09/2013
Appleby advises Asia Mezzanine Capital Corporation on a US$30m facility to CAAM
The Appleby team was led by Jeffrey Kirk, the banking and asset finance team leader in Appleby’s Hong Kong office and assisted by Associate, Vincent Chan.
04/09/2013
MetLife hires Asia legal head from UBS
He succeeds Peter Cashin, who left his in-house role to join insurance firm Kennedys as a partner in Hong Kong.
04/08/2013
Hong Kong nets only small fry for laundering illegal Chinese money
His conviction is one of the few in Hong Kong for money laundering, despite the city's reputation as a hub in money transfers, both legal and illegal, carried out by wealthy Chinese.