Jones Day has hired a new M&A partner in Singapore to strengthen its regional cross-border practice.
Elizabeth Cole joins the firm from Orrick Herrington & Sutcliffe in Hong Kong where she was previously a partner in its emerging markets practice.
Sushma Jobanputra, partner-in-charge of Jones Day's Singapore Office stated: “Elizabeth is an excellent lawyer and her international experience, especially across Asia, will significantly support our continued growth throughout the region and be an invaluable part of the service we provide our clients.”
Cole has worked for more than 20 years throughout Asia-Pacific and is experienced in M&A and general corporate matters, particularly in the life sciences and information technology sectors, as well as employment law.
Her experience includes representing multinationals on the establishment, structuring, and operation of their businesses in Asia, including preparation of joint venture agreements, management contracts, employment contracts, workplace practices and policies, and technology transfer agreements.