Eversheds Sutherland has hired Slaughter and May disputes partner Mark Hughes in Hong Kong – a rare departure from the Magic Circle firm.

Hughes, who will start at Eversheds in January next year, advises on a broad range of disputes matters, including complex, cross-border litigation, international arbitration and regulatory investigations. He has advised Hong Kong-listed entities on inquiries and investigations by the Securities and Futures Commission, the Independent Commission Against Corruption and in related criminal prosecutions.