The Asia 100: Chinese law firms see dramatic growth as mergers drive Asia-Pac expansion

View in Browser Oct 27, 2016 The Asia 100: Chinese law firms see dramatic growth as mergers drive Asia-Pac expansion By Anna Zhang Asia-Pacific headcount hikes outpace global growth as China leaders emerge Baker & McKenzie to offer training contracts in Belfast base By Rose Walker Firm will offer training contracts at Belfast support centre from September 2017 Slaughters lines up with US firms on $6.5bn Chinese investment in Hilton hotels By Anna Zhang Weil Gotshal and Simpson Thacher also advising on HNA Group investment Dealmaker: Ashurst's David Wadham on Hinkley Point, the Slaughters jazz band and being 'shredded' by a client By Legal Week The Ashurst energy partner looks back at some of his career highlights BLP, Pinsent Masons and DLA Piper take Heathrow runway roles as airport prepares to tender for planning work By James Booth and Chris Johnson Pinsents and Berwin Leighton Paisner advising Heathrow as airport prepares to appoint a new head of planning to oversee the work Ropes & Gray adds two to London partnership in 11-strong round By Anna Ward US firm makes up London tax and real estate lawyers to partner Advertisement Legal Week Law Legal Briefings & Resources Abandoning Bolam: a new standard for advising on investment risk Allen & Overy reports on a change in how the court will assess whether a financial advisor has used reasonable care and skill when giving investment advice. Download  Sponsored Post  Limited Spaces Left - Pinsent Masons Regulatory Conference 2016 The first DPA, the first Bribery Act conviction, Smith & Ouzman bribery sentencing, Panama Papers, a new offence of failure to prevent tax evasion, jumbo investigations announced by the SFO... did we mention Brexit and a new Prime Minister? Hear more at Pinsent Masons' Regulatory Conference - £299+VAT. Click here for more information. Upcoming Events for Legal Professionals Legal Week Commercial Litigation and Arbitration Forum 2016 Commercial Litigation & Arbitration Forum is tailored to address the concerns of all commercial litigators. LEGAL WEEK JOBS  Job of the Week  Derivatives/Structured Products Lawyer - In-House Axiom is looking for mid to senior level OTC derivatives lawyers to join our talented financial services team. Follow the link and get in touch to find out more. Apply › Legal Counsel – Personal Lines and Supply Horsham Horsham | RSAApply › Apply › Head of Planning - Partner role London (Central), London (Greater) (GB) | Edwards GibsonApply › Apply › More from LEGAL WEEK JOBS » AROUND THE ALM NETWORK 'Bush v. Gore' Lawyers Sound Off on Trump's Debate Comments Law.com Trump drew widespread condemnation for his remarks at the final presidential debate that he would keep the country "in... Tweeting Ted Boutrous and Followers Vow to Fend Off Trump for Free Law.com The Twitter accounts of lawyers are usually lonely desolate places ignored by many and visited by a nerdy few but Ted... Tighter Bar-Pass Rule Adopted by ABA Accrediting Body Law.com The American Bar Association body that accredits law schools voted on Friday to tighten the bar exam-passage standard... Connect With Legal Week This newsletter was sent to anjeri2010.lawyerinfo@blogger.com Unsubscribe |  More eNewsletters |  About Us |  Privacy Policy Legal Week Limited is a limited company registered in England and Wales. Registered office: Cheapside House, 138 Cheapside, Seventh Floor, London, EC2V 6BJ. Registered number: 9901879. Legal Week Limited is a subsidiary of ALM Media, LLC. Copyright © 2011 – 2016 Legal Week Limited All Rights Reserved. 120 Broadway, 5th Floor | New York, NY 10271-1101 | 1-877-256-2472