U.K. law firm Hill Dickinson has delivered a blow to the independent Hong Kong practice Ince & Co by hiring away eight of its lawyers including three partners.

Led by asset finance partners Janice Lee and Gary Wong and senior partner David Beaves at Ince, five other lawyers that advise on shipping and aviation deals and matters will be joining Hill Dickinson in Hong Kong. Two other support staff will also be leaving Ince with the team.