Simmons & Simmons has continued its expansion in China with the appointment of an employment partner and a corporate partner.
Lesli Ligorner joins from Paul Hastings Shanghai, where she co-chaired the international employment law practice and chaired the employment law and anti-corruption practices in China. She has extensive experience in transactions involving strategic employment counselling, litigation and labour issues for multinational companies, with a focus on anti-corruption matters.
The firm has also expanded its Energy & Infrastructure sector in Hong Kong, with the appointment of corporate partner Vivien Yang. Vivien specialises in M&A, projects, and commercial contracts in the energy and natural resources sector. She has extensive experience in transactions involving regional LNG, natural gas and oil. She joins from Clifford Chance’s Hong Kong office, where she was head of natural resources.
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