Today we are featuring exciting news circulating with announcements of law firms . A small law firm from the United States has gone international and relocated to the big city of Hong Kong. Our team is excited for the future of your law firm and look forward to hearing updates.
Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher has opened an office in Hong Kong with
two attorneys leading the effort. Kelly Austin has joined the firm as a
partner from General Electric Co., where she was Asia compliance and
litigation counsel. The firm also is relocating partner Joseph Barbeau
to Hong Kong from its Palo Alto office.
Austin has been based in
Hong Kong since 2001. She previously advised GE's Asian business units
on government investigations, compliance matters, and litigation. Her
mandate now is to launch a practice focused on litigation and regulatory
compliance in the region for her new firm.
Gibson Dunn's decision
to open in Hong Kong with such a practice reflects the growing belief
among international firms that litigation groups in Asia are set to take
off. Over the past few weeks, Latham & Watkins launched a Hong Kong
litigation practice and top Australian firm Mallesons Stephen Jacques
recruited a senior Clifford Chance litigation partner to its Hong Kong
office.
Check back with us for future updates on Gibson, Dunn, & Crutcher!
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