Update on Mallesons’ Asia Dispute Resolution practice
Mallesons welcomes leading commercial litigator to Hong Kong office
Denis Brock, one of Hong Kong’s most experienced and respected commercial litigators, joined the Mallesons Hong Kong practice in October as partner. He has had a distinguished career in litigation and dispute resolution in both Asia and the UK.
With Denis joining, Mallesons now has a total of three partners and one international arbitration adviser in the dispute resolution team of the Hong Kong office. Denis’ experience in the commercial litigation and regulatory areas will be a valuable complement to the strong expertise of the existing Mallesons Dispute Resolution team.
Please click here to view the full media release about Denis joining the firm.
Sponsorship of 25th anniversary of HKIAC
This year marks the 25th anniversary of Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre (HKIAC) and Mallesons is pleased to be the primary sponsor of the event that is to be held on 17-20 November, 2010 at JW Marriott Hotel.
The anniversary contains a series of events, including the Kaplan Lecture delivered by Toby Landau QC; a two-day conference on “Rethinking International Arbitration” and a mock arbitration. Our Sydney-based partner Max Bonnell is one of the panellists at the conference.
Click here for more information about the 25th anniversary of HKIAC event.
Upcoming seminar on regional regulatory behaviour
As part of Mallesons’ annual seminar programmes, Mallesons is hosting an interactive lunch seminar titled: “Seeing around corners - emerging themes in regional regulatory behaviour” on 4 November 2010 at Pacific Place Conference Centre.
The seminar aims to explore where trends overseas may influence behaviour in Hong Kong. Moderator Denis Brock and speakers from Mallesons’ Hong Kong and Australia offices will discuss with our clients the enforcement developments in market misconduct, duty to act in the best interests of clients, interaction with commission-based remuneration structures and class actions.
For enquiries and registrations, please contact salina.chang@mallesons.com.