Australian firm MinterEllison has hired four more disputes partners from Reed Smith Richards Butler in Hong Kong, recruiting a total of 10 partners from the U.S. firm.

Employment head and partner Desmond Liaw, insurance partner David Harrington and intellectual property partner Steven Birt are set to join six white-collar partners and start at MinterEllison on Jan. 1. Senior litigation consultant Jonathan Green will also join as a partner. With these moves, a total of 42 people, including lawyers and support staff, are joining MinterEllison.