Clifford Chance (CC) has moved to strengthen its Asian corporate capability with the hires of five new associates, the magic circle firm announced today (14 November).

Candy Chan, who joins from Hong Kong firm Woo Kwan Lee & Lo, Australian-qualified Seeyan Lee and ex-Jones Day lawyer Vincent Lin all focus on general M&A work, as does former Baker & McKenzie lawyer Eric Poon. Teresa Leung specialises in securities and funds work.