Davis Polk Wardwell has hired two new partners in its Hong Kong office, as the US law firm aims to further strengthen its presence within Asia.
The region’s continued economic resilience and robust business activity, despite problems elsewhere in the world, is putting pressure on law firms to beef up their physical presence.
In addition, a raft of new regulations since 2008, as well as US and European anti-corruption and anti-money laundering laws, provide plenty of opportunities for litigators and enforcement experts.
Davis Polk’s new partners are Martin Rogers and James Wadham, who both have extensive experience in Asia, and are both qualified...
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