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The Melbourne-headquartered hub marks the firm’s second dedicated sector-specific practice in the Asia Pacific region.

Xin Fang joins DLA Piper from Mayer Brown, where she was counsel.

FinanceAsia spoke to both law firms about the trends shaping Greater China’s PE space and its capital markets in 2023.

The new promotions are across the firm’s global debt finance, global capital markets and global M&A practices. They take effect from the start of 2023.

Michael Isaacs will work alongside Leigh Johnson to deliver growth across the franchise.

The promotions, effective from January 2023, will help the firm to address opportunities arising from strong M&A activity in TMT in Southeast Asia, and from investments into renewable energy projects in Australia.

With the government pushing reform across its domestic capital controls, India seems to be riding high amid capital market uncertainty. Will 2022 see it become the destination of choice for international investment?

New recruit, Gavyn Ng, discusses the increasingly important role of M&A across corporate strategy, while newly promoted partner, Lok Yung Hui, shares his thoughts on digital disruption and risk.

Nonnabhat (Niab) Paiboon has joined the corporate practice in Bangkok, from Allen & Overy. The HSF team speaks to FA about where they see an acceleration of investment activity in the region.