The Hong Kong office of Ashurst has hired finance specialist Dominic Gregory as its newest partner. He joins from Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom, where he was a counsel.

Gregory works with clients on a variety of banking and finance matters, such as acquisition finance, asset finance, restructuring and project finance.

Commenting on the hire, Ashurst Asia managing partner Geoffrey Green, said in a statement: “Dominic has significant regional experience and skills which greatly complement those of Ashurst's offices in Asia. His appointment will be a boost to the existing finance practice in Hong Kong and will allow us to capitalise further on the opportunities that are present in the market."

Candice Mak is North Asia Editor at ALB. Follow us on Twitter: @ALB_Magazine.

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