Kirkland & Ellis Faces Layoffs Amidst Market Turbulence
In a surprising move, the world-renowned law firm Kirkland & Ellis, recognized as the highest-grossing legal entity globally, finds itself…
Asia
North Korea Still Wants to Talk to US after Trump Cancels Summit
Summary: President Donald Trump canceled the summit with North Korea that was scheduled for June. President Donald Trump called off…
China Says North Korea Pledges Commitment to Denuclearization
Summary: This week, China and North Korea's leaders discussed the two country's friendship durin an "unofficial" meeting. On Wednesday, China said…
Harvard Law School Partners with Thailand Institute of Justice
Summary: Harvard Law School partnered with the Thailand Institute of Justice to create workshops in Bangkok. Recently, Harvard Law School…
Troutman Sanders Closing Three Offices in Asia
Summary: Troutman Sanders to exit Asia in May of this year. By the end of May, Troutman Sanders will close…
Winston & Strawn Pulls Out of Beijing and Taipei
Summary: Winston & Strawn is among a number of U.S. law firms addressing their abilities in Asia. Winston & Strawn has…
Job Woes? Consider Careers Outside of the United States
Summary: The legal market in the United States is still struggling to recover, but there are many opportunities elsewhere in…
Kirkland & Ellis Boosts Global Restructuring Practice in Hong Kong
Summary: Kirkland & Ellis makes two key hires for its Global Restructuring Practice group in Hong Kong, enhancing their market…
Hong Kong Pollution Health Risk
Hong Kong’s efforts to fight smog started with a monitoring station in Causeway Bay that ranks the levels of pollution.…
Gabriela Kennedy Leaves Hogan Lovells to Join Mayer Brown as IP Head, Asia
Mayer Brown JSM announced on Monday that Gabriela Kennedy has left Hogan Lovells to join as head of the Intellectual…
Supply & Demand: Lucrative Black Market for Dog Meat in Vietnam Perpetuates Pet Trafficking
Dog meat is sold for upwards of 30 British pounds a plate at high-end restaurants in Vietnam. As demand for…
Asian Buyer Companies Keep Firms Busy During The Holidays
There will always be a certain sense a pride in those workers who are willing to work tirelessly through the…