Slaughter and May law firm news

Slaughter and May has advised Swire Pacific and Cathay Pacific Airways on the restructuring of the shareholdings in Cathay and Hong Kong Dragon Airlines and Cathay's subscription for additional H shares in Air China.

Alliances with respective firms are currently on the nose in the Asia-Pacific region, in contrast to the plethora of various multi-body associations elsewhere. ALB looks at whether any of the antipodean firms find value in alliances, and why

The very nature of alliances often means these agreements can be very secretive and open to interpretation. ALB contacted scores of firms in the Asia-Pacific region and found out that formal alliances are not in vogue, everyone is the best of friends and there is an important distinction between an alliance and an association

Hong Kong Slaughter and May partner Paul Chow has left the firm for Magic Circle rival, Linklaters

The global consumer lending unit of General Electric, GE Consumer Finance (GECF), has turned to the Hong Kong office of Slaughter and May to fill the role of general counsel for Asia.

Red Circle and Magic Circle firms came together for Bank of Communications' Hong Kong US$1.8bn market debut.

Slaughter and May has come out in defence of its China strategy, following reports the firm has decided not to open an office on the mainland.

Slaughter and May has come out in defence of its China strategy, following reports the firm has decided not to open an office on the mainland.

UK magic circle firm Slaughter and May has claimed the success of its 'best friends' approach with Australian firm Allens Arthur Robinson has ruled out any further need to maintain an office of its own in Singapore.

With the domestic market bursting at its seams, seeking growth opportunities offshore is now seen as a necessary growth strategy for Australia's giant firms. Lauren Scott reports

Australian firms were swept back home in the '80s when they first attempted to ride the great Asian wave. Now, with the domestic market bursting at the seams, and clients penetrating deeper into the region, Asia is being viewed as a necessary growth strategy

Slaughter and May and DLA have landed roles on HSBC Insurance’s high profile purchase of a 10% stake in China-based Ping An Insurance for US$600m (HK$4,680m).

Described as an English badge, the select few UK firms considered part of the so-called ‘magic circle’, have the found that the term isn’t quite the stamp of approval in Hong Kong as it is in London. Stephen Mulrenan finds out why.

Australian firms need to ride on the back of a US or UK firm to succeed in Asia, according to the managing partner of one of the top-tier firms in the country.

UK firm Slaughter and May and Australian firm Allens Arthur Robinson have opened a joint Singapore office, as part of their ‘best friends’ strategy of working together in Asia.

UK firm Slaughter and May and Australian firm Allens Arthur Robinson have opened a joint Singapore office, as part of their ‘best friends’ strategy of working together in Asia.