Law360: O’Melveny Duo Includes Ex-Hogan Lovells Singapore Head

O’Melveny announced today that two experienced pan-Asia transactional lawyers—Stephanie Keen and Sylvia Taslim—have joined the firm’s Singapore office as partners in the Mergers & Acquisitions Practice, further bolstering O’Melveny’s cross-border capabilities while also expanding its capacity across Asia. “We’re looking forward to helping O’Melveny’s broader pool of US clients find opportunities to invest in Southeast Asia – especially clients with interests in the technology, energy, healthcare, consumer, and education sectors," Keen said. Taslim added: “We’re also excited to help expand O’Melveny’s presence in Singapore. We aim to position the firm as a leading legal choice in the region, offering top-tier services to clients in Singapore and Southeast Asia.” O’Melveny chair Bradley J. Butwin said that “many of our clients have a significant — and growing — presence in Singapore, and the rise in South and Southeast Asia transactional activity has led to greater demand for sophisticated advisors of Stephanie and Sylvia’s caliber.”

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