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People & Places
Deacons promotes three to partner, include two IP lawyers
02 March 2023Tracy Li, Theresa Luk are promoted in the firm’s intellectual property group.
A&O partners with Harvey AI platform to upgrade legaltech
02 March 2023Firm has trialed Harvey since November 2022, believes it will give it a significant advantage.
AWP & Alliance, JTJB announce merger in Bangkok
02 March 2023Apisith John Sutham to become consultant, Pattaravadee Kongcharoenniwat an IP partner.
Rachel Armstrong returns to Gowling WLG Dubai as IP partner
02 March 2023Lawyer returns after two years as senior legal counsel at Dubai Future Foundation.
Stella Cramer to join Clifford Chance as technology partner
02 March 2023Singapore-based Cramer will lead firm’s APAC tech group.
Allira Hudson-Gofers joins Dentons’ patents team
24 February 2023Sydney-based lawyer brings patents, designs, strategy and commercialization expertise
Clio announces international expansion to Australia
24 February 2023Denise Farmer appointed general manager, APAC.
Heather Steinmeyer joins INTA as chief policy officer
24 February 2023Former association president has long history serving the association as a volunteer.
Herbert Smith Freehills will close Seoul office
24 February 2023HSF will form Korea Group led from Hong Kong and London to ‘maintain local relationships’.
Kate Hynes joins Keypoint as consulting principal
24 February 2023Brisbane-based lawyer brings talent in film, television and digital games.
Richard Dampney promoted to counsel at Webb Henderson
24 February 2023Sydney-based Dampney focuses on TMT sector
Watson Farley & Williams opens Seoul office
24 February 2023WFW Seoul will have a particular focus on maritime, aviation, energy and disputes work.
Aretha Legal launches in Delhi and Bengaluru on strength of its three founders
15 December 2022Firm has named Nishi Shabana to head its IP practice.
Wilfred Ng rejoins Bird & Bird after in-house stint at Tencent
15 December 2022Hong Kong-based Ng will focus on growing firm’s Tech & Comms sector group.
Anne-Marie Allgrove named Baker McKenzie Australia national managing partner
14 December 2022Allgrove, the firm’s global chair of IPT, is first woman to hold national managing partner role.
