Kirkland & Ellis' recruitment of eight partners from three different firms has been the talk of Hong Kong's legal scene. The aggressive expansion by a formerly minor player in the region is a reminder of how fast things can change in Asia's legal markets. But will hiring a "dream team" make the Chicago-based firm a powerhouse in Asia?
August 16, 2011 at 12:00 AM
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The original version of this story was published on Law.Com
An earthquake hit the Hong Kong legal scene last week, and Kirkland & Ellis was its name.
The news Wednesday morning that Chicago-based Kirkland had recruited eight partners from three different firms, including superstars Nicholas Norris and Dominic Tsun of Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom, and David Zhang of Latham & Watkins, quickly became the talk of the town among corporate lawyers.
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