Law firms add partners in Singapore

Rod Brown

Latham Watkins has boosted the capacity of its practice in Singapore by transferring two lawyers from its London office. In a release, the international law firm said corporate partners Rod Brown and Luke Grubb have both relocated to the Singapore office.

According to a source, the expansion is a clear indication of the opportunities the firm sees in Southeast Asia and especially in India. Latham Watkins has a large India practice that is based in Singapore.

And Latham Watkins isn’t the only law firm expanding in Singapore. In a separate announcement, Hogan Lovells said it has...