Tag: herbert smith

The law firm introduces a private-client practice for very high-net-worth individuals, families, trust companies and private banks. Herbert Smith joins the crowd of law firms that are building their restructuring teams by hiring Michael Barker as a partner focused on restructuring and insolvency work. Austin Sweeney moves from London to become managing partner of the law firm's Singapore office. Jeremy Xiao joins the bank as a managing director with a key focus on the energy and telecoms sectors. The law firm hires an ex-Clifford Chance partner to broaden its Thai practice away from disputes. The law firm launches a US securities practice in Singapore to be led by Nick Buford.