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

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

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.

David Wang and Meka Meng have joined from Paul Hastings in Shanghai and Beijing.

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

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

The M&A lawyer joins the US law firm's private equity practice from Freshfields; Perks will also have a regular presence in Tokyo.

Shashwat Tewary has joined from Sidley Austin and will help advise companies and investments banks on transactions including IPOs, bonds, REITs and restructuring.

Jessica Li joins the global law firm as partner, Greater China DCM, in its banking and finance practice.