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Allens announces first seven participants of its legaltech accelerator
26 March 2021Companies involved in document automation, smart contracts and AI-driven knowledge management make up first class.
US-China expert Jon Cowley joins Baker McKenzie international commercial practice
26 March 2021Hong Kong-based lawyer brings experience in customs, export controls, supply chain, cross-border regulatory matters.
K&L Gates launches Chinese trademark agency
26 March 2021New Beijing office will allow firm to file and prosecute trademark applications directly with CNIPA.
Former K&S Partners lawyer launches boutique IP firm, Priya Rao & Associates
26 March 2021Delhi-based firm features second partner, trademark agent and litigating counsel.
Raphael Tay joins LAW Partnership as head of corporate and commercial
26 March 2021Kuala Lumpur-based firm taking next step in evolution to full-service model.
Sunny Mann named global chair of Baker McKenzie international trade group
26 March 2021London-based Mann has also worked for the firm in Hong Kong, Sydney, New York.
Talat Ansari joins Seyfarth as New York litigation partner
26 March 2021Ansari noted for his work handling commercial litigation and international arbitration matters.
Bharath charts new course with launch of KRIA Law
12 March 2021KRIA Law will focus on IP, litigation support and dispute resolution.
Adam Luxton joins James & Wells as partner
22 February 2021Brisbane-based lawyer noted for his work in mining and software engineering, ICT.
Alec Christie joins Clyde & Co’s cyber team in Sydney
22 February 2021Lawyer joins the firm’s Resilience team, will aid in expansion of global tech and cyber risk offering.
Andre Seah joins OC Queen Street as counsel
22 February 2021Singapore-based lawyer specializes in finance and securities, will complement firm’s strength in finch and cryptocurrency.
Guadalupe Sampedro joins Cooley in London
22 February 2021Fintech and payments expert was once PayPal’s EU data protection officer and privacy director for EMEA and Latin America.
K&L Gates bolsters corporate practice with new partner, counsel
22 February 2021Marius Toime will join as partner, Lucas Nicolet-Serra as counsel.
Kurt Haegeman takes helm of Baker McKenzie’s consumer goods and retail group
22 February 2021Brussels- and Tokyo-based lawyer has represented CG&R clients in complex, multi-jurisdictional antitrust matters.
Linda Evans joins Herbert Smith Freehills as partner
22 February 2021Sydney-based competition lawyer brings experience in telecoms, media, among other sectors.