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Gibson Dunn Launches New FDA Practice

Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP has announced that Stephen Payne has joined its Washington, D.C. office as a partner.  Payne…

Merger of King & Wood and Mallesons Stephens Jaques Creates Largest Law Firm in Asia

The merger of King & Wood and Mallesons Stephens Jaques will create Asia’s largest law firm, with over 2,180 lawyers…

Allen & Overy Announces Launch of Office In Istanbul

Today, Allen & Overy announced the launch of an office in Istanbul. The move will capitalize on the increasing flow…

Baker & McKenzie Announces Appointment of New Chief Operating Officer to Australia Offices

Baker & McKenzie announced it has welcomed James Odell to its Australia offices as national Chief Operating Officer (COO).  Odell…

Allen & Overy Expands Australian Practice

Leading international law firm Allen & Overy has announced it has expanded its Australian practice; it will now offer litigation…

Law Firm Merger Talks about Proceeding into Asia, and Ending in Europe

According to the Financial Times, partners from top Australian firm Mallesons Stephen Jaques have voted in favor of a proposed…

Cleary Gottlieb Announces Plans to Open Office in Seoul, Korea

Leading international law firm Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP announced today its plans to open an office in Seoul,…

Perkins Coie Announces Opening of New Office in Taipei, Taiwan

Perkins Coie Foreign Legal Affairs Attorneys at Law announced it has opened a new office in Taipei, Taiwan. The announcement,…

Proskauer Opens Office in Beijing; Effort Underway Since 2008

Global law firm Proskauer announced it has opened an office in Beijing. In so doing, the firm significantly expands its…

Former Linklaters Managing Partner Tony Angel to Join DLA Piper as Co-Global Chairman?

DLA Piper Former Linklaters managing partner Tony Angel may join DLA Piper as co-global chairman, if approved by a partnership vote,…

Morning Roundup

Good morning everyone! Today is Friday, October 29th. Here's a quick look back at yesterday's stories. Vinson & Elkins added…

ALM To Conduct a ‘Focus Asia’ Summit in New York City

The American Lawyer and Corporate Counsel are hosting a one-day summit in New York City Oct. 16 that will provide…