Reed Smith hires disputes partner from Stephenson Harwood in Singapore
04 May 2021
Energy and infrastructure specialist Timothy Cooke makes switch along with two associates
Disputes partner Timothy Cooke is Reed Smith s latest Singapore recruit Reed Smith has hired energy and infrastructure disputes partner Timothy Cooke from Stephenson Harwood in Singapore as the firm continues to expand its headcount in the Southeast Asian city-state. Cooke joins Reed Smith’s energy and natural resources group along with two associates – Germaine Chia and Khyati Raniwala. Cooke’s practice focuses on energy, infrastructure, construction and engineering disputes. He has extensive experience advising both international and Asian clients with investments across Asia, including jurisdictions such as Vietnam, Indonesia, China, India, Malaysia and Myanmar, as well as in Singapore itself.
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Office will be led by M&A and private client partner Anuj Shah and strategy director Jean Muller Mumbai-based firm Khaitan & Co is opening an office in Singapore next month, its first operation outside of India. The firm said the move is part of its broader strategic view of Singapore as a hub for ramping up inbound and outbound opportunities for domestic and international clients. The office will operate as a licensed foreign law practice, offering Indian law expertise, including international commercial arbitration. The office will focus on cross-border M&A, private and public investments and advising high-net worth Indian families based in Singapore on issues such as tax and success planning. The firm will also advise on international arbitrations involving Indian law.
Reed Smith bolsters Singapore office with two-partner hire from BCLP
25 January 2021
Reed Smith bolsters Singapore office with two-partner hire from BCLP
Eight-strong corporate and transport team moves across as busy month for laterals in city state continues
Monoj Purushothaman (left) and Simon Spells Reed Smith has boosted its corporate and transport offering in Singapore with the recruitment of partners Monoj Purushothaman and Simon Spells from Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner (BCLP). Purushothaman, formerly head of BCLP’s corporate team in Singapore, will join Reed Smith’s global corporate group. He brings with him more than 15 years of experience in cross-border M&A and private equity matters, including foreign direct investment advisory work.