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Latham & Watkins opens in Beijing

08 January 2010

Latham & Watkins strengthens Asia practice with office launch in China’s capital.

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Latham & Watkins has expanded its Greater China practice with the opening of a Beijing office. With Beijing, Latham now has five offices in Asia, including in Hong Kong and Shanghai.

Latham & Watkins’ Beijing office enhances the firm’s Greater China transactional capability which includes leading practices...


Poll

Credit insurers have withstood the crisis admirably settling a high number of claims during 2009. If you are actively involved in trade transactions what percentage of your deal book now enjoys some political or credit risk cover from private insurers?

75% to 100%
33%
50% to 75%
30%
25% to 50%
9%
25% or less
10%
I don’t use private credit insurers
18%

Quote

During the past year’s ‘flight to quality’, companies have turned to experienced leaders in global trade.

Matthew Frohling, Citi - ‘Supplier Finance’ growth in the SME markets - April 2010