Clifford Chance has elected Mark Shipman to lead its Asia-Pacific corporate practice from January 2013, replacing the current head, Roger Denny, who will head the M&A practice in Asia.

ALB brings to you a snapshot of the recent deals in the North Asian market.

Baker & McKenzie announced recently that it has appointed Paul Tan as the new managing partner of its Hong Kong, China and Vietnam offices. He succeeds Poh Lee Tan, who has held the position since late 2010.

ALB brings to you a snapshot of the recent deals in the North Asian market.

ALB brings to you a snapshot of the recent deals in the North Asian market.

Loeb & Loeb has opened an office in Hong Kong in association with local firm, Pang & Co. It will be helmed by Pang & Co managing partner Benny Pang and Loeb & Loeb Beijing partner Lawrence Venick, who will relocate to Hong Kong.

China’s commercial litigation business is booming as companies are feeling confident of getting fairer judgements and happy with its faster judicial process. The recent economic slowdown and the growing importance of the Chinese consumer market have provided the immediate spur to the trend. However, serious pitfalls in the Chinese judicial system still advise caution.

When administrative measures related to the strengthening of China’s compulsory licence framework came into effect from May 1, popular media misconstrued the regulation tweak. Various articles declared that compulsory licences could now be issued in China, and that Big Pharma companies were in trouble.

The deadlines for the ALB 2012 Private Equity Rankings have now been extended. Please read ahead for a full set of details.

The Morrison & Foerster Hong Kong office has welcomed the arrival of corporate partner Jeremy Hunt, who joins the firm from Allen & Overy. His practice focuses on M&A and private equity transactions, working with private equity firms, and other investors and advisers.