Allens Arthur Robinson recently promoted 16 of its staff.
 
Hong Kong-based Mun Yeow (insurance, litigation) and Melbourne-based Andrew Maher (litigation, IP) have been promoted to partnership.
 
Allens chairman Ewen Crouch said that both Yeow and Maher have shown a "clear commitment" and "commercial ability" with clients. "Mun's appointment, in particular, is not only an important career milestone for her, but also for Allens, as we look forward to the insight and knowledge she can offer our Asia-based practices," he added.
 
The firm has also appointed 14 new senior associates.

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