Addleshaw Goddard’s Hong Kong office is to enter into a formal association with a new local law firm headed up by partners from Minter Ellison and DLA Piper.

The new firm, Stewien & Co, will be led by DLA Piper corporate partner Brett Stewien and Minters litigation and employment head Nigel Francis. Once the association is approved, it will be known as Addleshaw Goddard (Hong Kong) LLP in association with Stewien & Co.