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Hogan Lovells poaches arbitration partner from Ashurst in Singapore
by Asian Legal Business《亚洲法律杂志》
Global law firm Hogan Lovells has hired international arbitration expert Rob Palmer as a partner from rival Ashurst to boost its dispute resolution practice in Southeast Asia.
Palmer, a former managing partner of Ashurst's Singapore office, brings experience in energy, construction, and infrastructure disputes across the Asia-Pacific region. He has been based in Southeast Asia since 2003.
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