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Leading international law firm Herbert Smith Freehills and its associate firms have promoted 17 new senior associates across Asia, effective 1 July 2024.
"These talented people represent the next generation of our Asia practice, doing the very best work for their clients and leading in their teams," said Asia Managing Partner Graeme Preston.
"On behalf of our partnership, I congratulate each of them on their promotion, and look forward to watching their achievements in years to come."
Women make up 59% of this year's senior associate promotions in Asia, and 94% are of Asian ethnic origin.
This year's promotions include two at Hiswara Bunjamin & Tandjung, the firm's associate firm in Jakarta, and one at Kewei Law Firm, the firm's joint operation partner in Shanghai.
The newly promoted senior associates are:
| Name | Office | Practice Group |
|---|---|---|
| Rujrawin Chiewchansilp | Bangkok | Disputes |
| Amornwit Phesprasert | Bangkok | Disputes |
| Witchaphon Techasawatwit | Bangkok | Disputes |
| Bowie Leung | Hong Kong | Disputes |
| Honor Tai | Hong Kong | Finance |
| Aaron Tang | Hong Kong | Disputes |
| Jingjing Tong | Hong Kong | Disputes |
| Lydia Wong | Hong Kong | Disputes |
| Christie Wu | Hong Kong | Corporate |
| Yurico Mandali | Hiswara Bunjamin & Tandjung, Jakarta | Finance |
| Josua Hutauruk | Hiswara Bunjamin & Tandjung, Jakarta | Corporate |
| Tracey Cui | Shanghai | Disputes |
| Peijing Gong | Kewei, Shanghai | Disputes |
| Nurul Ayu Fajarani | Singapore | EPI |
| Lily Fitzpatrick | Singapore | Corporate |
| Pamela Wong | Singapore | Corporate |
| Ryu Long | Tokyo | Corporate |
The Asia promotions form part of 150 senior associate promotions announced by the firm in Australia, the UK, EMEA and the US today.
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