Section
People & Places
Albert Yuen appointed to lead Eversheds technology, data and cyber practice in Asia
29 January 2026Yuen joins firm from Linklaters, where he led that firm’s Hong Kong TMT practice.
Jocelyn Heng named managing counsel at HKIAC
28 January 2026HKIAC also appoints Xi Zhang head of China relations in Beijing.
Wai Teng Woo promoted to partner at LAW Partnership
23 January 2026Kuala Lumpur-based Woo leads the firm’s prosecution, branding team.
Sam Mickan joins James & Wells as patent practice partner
23 January 2026The appointment supports the firm’s growth across Australia and New Zealand.
Rachana Rautray joins JSA in Mumbai as retained partner
23 January 2026Rautray noted for her work in technology and regulatory matters.
Amy Carseldine promoted to partner at Clayton Utz
09 January 2026Brisbane-based lawyer known for her work as Aboriginal cultural heritage lawyer.
Ashurst, Perkins Coie announce intention to merge
09 January 2026Firms each bring complementary footprints and capabilities to merge.
Hogan Lovells, Cadwalader announce intention to merge
09 January 2026Merger would bring Hogan Lovells together with Wall Street’s oldest firm.
Holly Sara joins Gilbert + Tobin in Sydney
08 January 2026Sara brings experience in life sciences, technology disputes.
Johnson Ng promoted to partner at JSM
08 January 2026Ng noted for work in crypto, international trade dispute resolution.
Joshua Cole joins Baker Botts in Singapore
08 January 2026Cole will boost firm’s presence in global digital infrastructure work.
Nancy Roy takes role as managing partner at Lall & Sethi
07 January 2026Roy takes reigns from Jyoti Kaur, who remains with the firm.
Barry Lai elevated to partner at Jones Day in Taipei
07 January 2026Lai noted for his work on patent and trade secret litigation in Taiwan and the U.S.
Lana Remedi joins Wotton Kearney in Sydney
07 January 2026Remedi is a noted leader in cyber law and incident response.
James & Wells appoints Greg Munt as IP consultant
20 October 2025Greg Munt joins James & Wells as IP consultant