Clifford Chance appoints new head of Asia Pacific corporate practice
Clifford Chance has named Mark Shipman as the new head of its Asia Pacific corporate practice, replacing Roger Denny, who is stepping down after 10 years. Shipman will continue to lead the firm’s global funds and investment management practice, while Denny will remain head of regional M&A.
Shipman, who moved to Asia with Clifford Chance in 1997 and became a partner in 2001, will assume his new role in January. He specializes in the structuring, establishment and promotion of investment funds...
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