Baker McKenzie appointed leveraged finance specialist Kenneth Ching and private equity expert Derek Poon as partners in its Hong Kong office, boosting the firm’s banking and finance practice.
Media and entertainment lawyer Lex Kuo also rejoined the firm from Latham & Watkins, bolstering Baker’s abilities in servicing clients in the technology, entertainment, gaming and media industries.
Commenting on the new appointments, Steven Sieker, managing partner of Baker McKenzie in Hong Kong, told Asia Business Law Journal: “Baker & McKenzie has been in Hong Kong for more than 45 years and many economic cycles. We are firmly committed to not only maintaining but to growing our presence in Hong Kong and China.
“We firmly believe in the long-term growth of Hong Kong and China. These hires strengthen our capabilities in technology, debt financing and private equity as we look to grow with and support our clients now and for years to come.”
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