Winston & Strawn has consolidated its Greater China practice by closing its Beijing office, which opened in 2014, and its Taipei office, launched in 2009. | SG-based Drew & Napier won four gongs at the ALB SE Asia Law Awards 2017, including the SE Asia Law Firm of the Year trophy, while Herbert Smith Freehills’ haul of three included SG Managing Partner of the Year for Alastair Henderson. |
This week's ALB Insights discusses how law firms are gearing up for work related to the One Belt, One Road project, talks to Osborne Clarke about China's role in the UK firm's global strategy, and spotlights Indian startup Lexcarts. | Linklaters has named Hong Kong-based banking and PE partner Nathalie Hobbs as its new Asia managing partner for a four-year term, effective June 1. |