MAYER BROWN REORGANIZES ASIA PLATFORM WITH ESTABLISHMENT OF NEW HONG KONG OFFERING

                                         Firm to retain offices in Hong Kong, Singapore, and Tokyo

Hong Kong, December 2, 2024 – Mayer Brown announced today the completion of the reorganization of its Asia office platform with the establishment of Mayer Brown Hong Kong LLP (MBHK), and the re-establishment of Johnson Stokes & Master (JSM), as two independent Hong Kong-based law firms.

Following the reorganization, Mayer Brown retains its offices in Singapore and Tokyo, in addition to its new Hong Kong presence. MBHK comprises more than 20 lawyers, focused on practices, products, and industries reflecting Mayer Brown’s strategic priorities both in Asia and globally, including capital markets, M&A, finance, IP/cybersecurity, projects and infrastructure, insurance, and energy. MBHK will be led by capital markets partner Thomas Kollar, who has been appointed managing partner in Hong Kong.

“We are pleased to announce our new integrated offering in Hong Kong that reflects our continued commitment to our clients and to the region,” said Mayer Brown Chair Jon Van Gorp. “This is an exciting time for our firm as we continue to develop our presence in Hong Kong with a first-class offering that aligns with our strategic priorities—advising our multinational clients on complex transactions and disputes while leveraging the strengths of our premier international platform.”


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