Alun Evans rejoins Linklaters in Singapore

Jonathan Crompton has joined the international law firm in Hong Kong.

David He, who has global experience across M&A, private equity and restructurings, joined from Gunderson Dettmer at the beginning of September.

As Japan M&A deals increase, Rintaro Hirano is joining the international law firm at the end of April from Nagashima, Ohno & Tsunematsu.

Gordon Davidson joins the law firm as Asia head of restructuring & insolvency, and Fergus Saurin joins as Asia head of dispute resolution & investigations.

Starting on November 17 Chihiro Ashizawa has joined from Clifford Chance. Meanwhile Ashurst is looking to merge with US law firm Perkins Coie to create a top-20 global firm with a footprint in Apac and the Middle East.

Hong Kong-based Peng Yu is a specialist in private equity and M&A transactions.