Barrenjoey Capital Partners to merge with Magellan Financial Group

The Series D round values the Korean semiconductor startup at $2.9bn as it targets global commercialisation of its AI inference accelerator.

Paul Guan has joined the law firm's corporate and finance practice.

Corporate lawyer Shu Du is joining the firm from Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom to launch the practice.

The University of Hong Kong and Gobi Partners want to transform financing for tech startups in the Special Administrative Region.

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.

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