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International Legal News - Asia
Singapore
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White & Case Counsel Moves to Stamford as Partner
The Asian Lawyer
- Singapore law firm Stamford Law Corp. has hired Lim Sin Teck, previously a counsel at White & Case, as a new partner for its corporate practice. Lim advises on debt and equity capital market deals. He also acts on debt restructurings and liability management matters. Lim is the second new partner hire Stamford has announced this week.
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Singapore
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Stamford Adds Corporate Partner
The Asian Lawyer
- Singapore's Stamford Law Corp. has hired a new director for its corporate practice. Daniel Yong, the former head of the Singapore investment funds and asset management practice for Norton Rose, will lead a similar practice for Stamford. He focuses on Asia M&A and fund formation for both local and overseas investment groups.
China / United States
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Fenwick Sets Course for China
The Recorder
- Fenwick & West has hired Covington & Burling's Eva Wang as a corporate partner to lay the groundwork for an office in Shanghai -- the Silicon Valley firm's first overseas. Fenwick has felt a great pull to China in recent years as its clients' activity has compelled the creation of new resources to serve them, said firm chair Gordon Davidson.
Japan
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Bingham Recruits Tokyo Funds Team
The Asian Lawyer
- Bingham McCutchen's Tokyo office has recruited a seven-lawyer investment funds team from White & Case. The group is led by partner Christopher Wells, who focuses on overseas funds' Japan investments, and partner Tomoko Fuminaga, who has a similar practice targeting investment funds and financial institutions.
China / Hong Kong / United States
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Businessman Awarded $70 Million in Vegas Sands Lawsuit
The Associated Press
- A jury has awarded Hong Kong businessman Richard Suen a $70 million judgment against Las Vegas Sands Corp., the casino giant run by billionaire Sheldon Adelson that Suen claimed to have helped secure a lucrative gambling license in Macau.
