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11 December 2020
Categories: Movers & Shakers , Profession
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FisherBroyles—Jack Tsang

Corporate & tech partner joins in London

FisherBroyles LLP has welcomed Jack Tsang to its London office as a partner.

Jack has joined the firm from King & Wood Mallesons, and brings with him substantial experience in cross-border investment and M&A transactions, venture capital and capital markets deals between Asia, Europe, and the US. He focuses in particular on the technology and innovation sector. Jack is dual qualified in English and Hong Kong law, and speaks Mandarin and Cantonese.

Michael Pierson, managing partner of the firm’s global corporate practice, said: ‘We are delighted to welcome Jack to our ever-increasing team in London. He is supremely able, and his expert knowledge and expertise will be of great benefit to our clients and our team alike.’

Jack added: ‘I am delighted to join at a time when FisherBroyles is growing its London offering and exploring expansion in Asia. I am looking forward to making use of my experience and expertise to help develop and support the further growth of the links between the UK and Asian tech and life sciences ecosystems—one which I believe will become ever more important in the years to come post-Brexit.’

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