KWM Europe: what went wrong? Partners have their say on the demise of legacy SJ Berwin

View in Browser Feb 07, 2017 KWM Europe: what went wrong? Partners have their say on the demise of legacy SJ Berwin Legal Week survey highlights poor leadership and partner self interest as reasons for the collapse of the legacy SJ Berwin business Colgate-Palmolive, Telstra and BT lawyers lead line-up at Corporate Counsel Forum Hong Kong A look at what's on the agenda at the sixth annual Corporate Counsel Forum Hong Kong later this month Morgan Lewis opens Hong Kong office with nine-partner Orrick team US firm launches Hong Kong base after hiring Orrick team including two practice heads Advertisement More From Legal Week   Timeline to failure: from the first ever Anglo-China law firm merger to administration - how SJ Berwin sank A look back at the key moments in the three years from the SJB merger to KWM Europe's collapse Allen & Overy recruits AstraZeneca China GC for Shanghai base Magic circle firm recruits David Shen in China following string of IP hires in London KWM China blames European management and partners for firm's collapse Firm's leadership team set out globalisation plans in statement blaming legacy SJ Berwin partners for European failure  Sponsored Post  Corporate Counsel Forum Hong Kong Returning to the South-East Asian borders for a 6th year, Corporate Counsel Forum Hong Kong will take place on Wednesday 22 February 2017 at the stunning Four Seasons Hotel. Now part of ALM, the publisher of The American Lawyer, Corporate Counsel and Law.com, Legal Week is making some exciting changes to this year's programme to expand its offering to legal counsel in the region. Click here for more information Featured Asia Articles from Legal Week   'It won't be a diktat from China' - how KWM China is hoping to make a success of Europe KWM China partner sets out firm's ambitions for new European operation Herbert Smith Freehills to open in Malaysia Firm becomes one of the first to secure qualified foreign law firm licence to operate in Malaysia O'Melveny's last Singapore partner leaves to join DLA DLA recruits O'Melveny partner for dual role as Asia investigations and competition head Legal Briefings & Resources   2017 FinTech predictions Looking back on last year's FinTech predictions not many commentators accurately predicted where we would be entering 2017. Here are some key predictions for this year. Download Upcoming Events for Legal Professionals Private Client Forum Americas 2017 Unites the most senior private client lawyers from the United States, Canada and Latin America. LEGAL WEEK JOBS  Job of the Week  Investigations Officer ACCA are currently recruiting for an Investigations Officer to join the team in London on a permanent basis. Follow the link and get in touch to find out more. Apply › *** Broad Corporate with US Firm *** 2-4 London (City of), London (Greater) | Chase Portland USAApply › Apply › *** Financial Services Regulatory - Elite US Firm *** (junior-mid) London (City of), London (Greater) | Chase Portland USAApply › Apply › More from LEGAL WEEK JOBS » AROUND THE ALM NETWORK Trump Tells DOL to Halt Fiduciary Rule; Dodd-Frank Targeted You don't "protect investors by limiting choices," White House economic advisor Gary Cohn says. 15 Best States for Retirement: 2017 A warm climate wasn't enough to get a high ranking (although the No.1 state for retirees probably won't surprise anyone). Trump to Direct DOL to Delay Fiduciary Rule: Sources The order is expected to come this week. Meanwhile, Andrew Puzder's confirmation hearing has been pushed back again. 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 – 2017 Legal Week Limited All Rights Reserved. 120 Broadway, 5th Floor | New York, NY 10271-1101 | 1-877-256-2472