Law firm White Case has hired John Tivey, the head of Freehills’ mining practice, to lead its global mining and metals industry group. He will split his time between the firm’s Hong Kong and Singapore offices.
Tivey, who was previously based in Melbourne, brings considerable experience of the mining industry, having worked as in-house counsel for both junior and major mining houses, in addition to advising participants in the industry as a partner at Freehills in Australia for 14 years.
“We are committed to bringing the best capabilities to our clients,” said Barrye Wall, the head of White Case’s Asia practice. “John will enable us to...