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U.S. expands China hiring probe to Morgan Stanley
The U.S. Justice Department is probing Morgan Stanley for its hiring practices in China as part of an industry-wide investigation by the government into whether banks’ employment of politically connected Chinese breached U.S. bribery laws, according to…
Three new partner promotions at Mallesons
King & Wood Mallesons has unveiled its next round of internal partner promotions.
Team of 15 departs Herbert Geer for CBP
A team of 13 lawyers and two support staff will make the switch from Herbert Geer to Colin Biggers & Paisley in Brisbane.
Gadens launches indigenous art intiative
Gadens has teamed up with the Arts Law Centre of Australia to launch a new pro bono service to protect the artworks of indigenous Australians.
NA Deals: Giant Interactive gets $2.8 bln take-private bid
Slaughter and May guides Swiss Re on its $493 million stake acquisition in New China Life Insurance, five firms advise on Yongsheng Advanced Materials’ listing on the HKEx, Clifford Chance seals Intermediate Capital Group’s partnership with Nomura, and much more in this week’s North Asia deals spotlight.
PetroChina receives notice on probe into executives
China’s oil giant PetroChina Co Ltd has received a notice from a U.S. court related to a complaint involving its former and current chairmen on suspected violations of U.S. securities regulations.
Toyo Tire ‘fined $120 mln for price fixing’
Japan’s Toyo Tire & Rubber Co Ltd has agreed to plead guilty to fixing some auto parts prices and pay a $120 million criminal fine, the U.S. Justice Department said on Tuesday.
Minters Weekly: firm launches own legal publication
Minter Ellison has launched its own online news portal in a major challenge to the established order of legal publishing and law firm marketing.
Perth: Allion Legal principal bound for HopgoodGanim
HopgoodGanim has recruited resources and energy partner Simon Panegyres to its Perth team.
Petrofac-Daelim JV wins $2.1 bln Oman contract
Petrofac said a joint venture with South Korea’s Daelim Industrial Co had won a $2.1 billion contract for a refinery project from Oman Oil Refineries and Petroleum Industries Company (ORPIC).