Lawyer Monthly Magazine August 2020 Edition

11 AUG 2020 | WWW.LAWYER-MONTHLY.COM LAWYER MOVES Leading global law firm Baker McKenzie has announced it is reappointing Joanna Ludlam and William "Widge" Devaney as Co-Chairs of its world-leading Global Compliance & Investigations Group. Based in London, Joanna is a partner in the Dispute Resolution team, where she advises clients in the areas of administrative and public law, procurement law, litigation and investigations. She has particular experience in sectors including media, financial services, healthcare, technology, pharmaceuticals and medical devices, professional services, and consumer goods. In 2019, Joanna was awarded Compliance Innovator of the Year for Connected Compliance at the Women in Compliance Awards 2019, listed as a Role Model in the HERoes Women Role Model Lists 2019, awarded Admin & Public UK Lawyer of the year by ACQ5 2019, one of GIR's "Top 100 Women in Compliance 2018," named in The Lawyer’s “2016 Hot 100 List” for her practice, and is recognised by Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners and Who’s Who: Investigations. Based in New York, Widge's main practice areas are white-collar criminal defence, investigations, compliance and complex civil litigation. He has significant trial and appellate experience, as well as significant experience leading cross- border investigations and multi-jurisdictional enforcement matters and assisting clients with corporate compliance, especially in the anti-corruption area. Widge is a former federal prosecutor, has been listed in New York Metro Super Lawyers in the Criminal Defence: White Collar category since 2011, he previously served on the Criminal Justice Act Panel for the South District of New York, representing indigent clients in federal criminal matters, and served as Co-Chair of the ABA's Transnational Crime Subcommittee and as an officer of the IBA's Business Crimes Committee. As Co-Chairs, Joanna and Widge will continue to lead Baker McKenzie’s top- ranked Global Compliance & Investigations Group. Global law firmNorton Rose Fulbright announced that Zayd Alathari, an intellectual property lawyer with experience in the Middle East and the US, has joined its Riyadh office as a partner. Alathari joins the Mohammed Al-Ghamdi Law Firm in association with Norton Rose Fulbright US LLP from Saudi Basic Industries Corporation (SABIC), where he led the company’s IP initiatives as its Senior Manager & IP Counsel in the Middle East and Africa. In eight years at SABIC, Alathari led a team that supported SABIC’s Middle East and Africa manufacturing teams and the company’s global technology & innovation teams for the chemical, agri-nutrients and metal business in the US, Europe, Middle East, China and India. Alathari also helped develop and implement SABIC’s global IP strategies and policies, and he provided legal and IP advice and contract support to protect and enhance the value of the company’s technology. Additionally, Alathari and his team drafted and negotiated a wide range of technology agreements; prepared and prosecuted patent applications; managed and maintained patent portfolios; conducted due diligence; and handled freedom to operate (FTO) opinions. Baker McKenzie Reappoints Joanna Ludlam and WilliamDevaney as Co-Chairs of its Compliance & Investigations Group Norton Rose Fulbright Bolsters Riyadh Office with New Intellectual Property Partner International law firm Ashurst announces the appointment of Cliff Chow as a partner in the disputes resolution practice, based in Hong Kong. Cliff is the fourth lateral hire the firm has made in Asia this year. Joining from Allen & Overy, Cliff has more than a decade of experience acting for major international and regional banks and financial institutions in investigations and enforcement actions conducted by financial regulators and law enforcement agencies in Hong Kong, China, US, UK and other European countries. He has acted on a large number of complex, cross-border regulatory, corruption and FCPA investigations, including some of the most significant regulatory matters impacting on Hong Kong's financial institutions in recent years. Cliff also has significant experience in managing financial misselling, litigation and arbitrations, as well as complex commercial disputes. James Comber, Hong Kong based dispute resolution partner, comments, "Cliff has impressive credentials and is well-liked and respected by his clients. His technical skills and Chinese language capability will enable us to strengthen our contentious regulatory and financial services litigation offering across a wider range of clients. Cliff's joining will broaden our bench-depth and cement our reputation as a top- class disputes and contentious regulatory offering in the region." Jini Lee, regional head of Asia, adds, "Hong Kong is an important financial hub. It is the home of many APAC headquarters of global and regional banks and financial institutions. The appointment of Cliff will be instrumental as we continue to expand our client offering in a competitive marketplace and enhance our position as a leading legal advisor to major financial institutions on complex matters." Cliff says, "I am excited to join the team and to serve our clients. Ashurst has a reputation for high-quality legal service and a strong transactional, disputes and regulatory advisory practice in Hong Kong and globally. The firm has demonstrated its commitment in [sic] the growth in Asia and Greater China. I am looking forward to working with James and in collaboration with other practice groups and offices to continue that growth." Ashurst's recent regional expansion include the appointment of Hong Kong-based corporate partner Melody He, and APAC head of investment funds Danny Tan and financial regulatory partner Evan Lam who are based in Singapore. Ashurst Adds the Fourth Lateral with NewDisputes Partner Based in Hong Kong