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The combination between Ashurst and Perkins Coie, which will create a $2.8 billion law firm, is expected to close in Q3
Andrea Basham and Jennifer Cheng have joined the firm as partners in its global M&A practice in New York
New hires were made across the corporate, M&A and finance practices in key US hubs and London
Michelle Phang, who joined the firm as head of M&A for Southeast Asia in January, breaks down key trends shaping the region’s dealmaking
Veteran partners Ian Ho and Anthony King will co-lead the new office, which will also welcome two new partners from Baker McKenzie and Latham
New hires were made across the M&A, corporate and finance teams at leading firms across the UK, Germany and Saudi Arabia
Charles Russell Speechlys corporate partner discusses how the firm’s early PISCES mandates are creating new revenue streams and can generate cross-practice opportunities
Newly independent King & Wood has established offices in North America, while Mallesons has entered a ‘new era’ with a 1,200-lawyer firm across Australia and Singapore
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