Australian law firm Clayton Utz is venturing beyond the borders of its native land for the first time, opening a Hong Kong office with two partners.

Glenn Haley is joining the Hong Kong office from law firm Deacons, where he was previously head of that firm’s construction practice. He will be joined by Colin Dodd, also a construction partner, who is relocating from Sydney. Clayton Utz says the two partners will be joined in Hong Kong by two associates and will also have support out of Australia.