The International Advisor website appears slightly surprised by this fact ..we’re not sure why
Here’s what they say…
http://www.international-adviser.com/article/home/asia/uk-law-firms-add-to-their-asian-outposts
Of the firm’s 23 new partners, six are in Hong Kong, four in China and two in Singapore, according to a statement announcing their elevation to partner status. Two are in the Gulf, another growth area for law firms.
Clifford Chance is the UK?s largest law firm and a member of Britain’s so-called legal Magic Circle, and specialises in banking, corporate, tax, real estate and financial services law as well as litigation and dispute resolution.
Clifford Chance managing partner David Childs said the ?significant number? of promotions in Asia this year by the firm reflected ?the vibrant nature of our business in the region?, as well as the enthusiasm of the various lawyers in question.
The Clifford Chance promotions were in addition to 14 new partners admitted to the firm as a result of its recent merger with Chang Pistilli & Simmons and Cochrane Lishman Carson Luscombe in Australia, the firm said. It now has a total of 577 partners worldwide.