Akin Gump opens in HK

Texan law firm Akin Gump opens in Hong Kong

China’s thirst for oil and other natural resources is attracting advisers from around the world.

<div style="text-align: left;"> Hong Kong's IFC2, home to Akin Gump's new office in the city </div>

Nick Ferguson

February 22, 2012

Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld, an international law firm with roots in Texas, is setting up shop in Hong Kong and has poached two partners to lead the creation of the new office: Gregory Puff from Shearman & Sterling and Andrew Abernethy from Norton Rose.

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