Law firm Linklaters has named its Hong Kong-based banking and private equity partner to lead its Asian business.
The global law firm has announced the appointment of Nathalie Hobbs as Regional Managing Partner for a four year term commencing 1 June.
Hobbs takes over from Marc Harvey and will work closely with him to ensure a smooth and effective transition, the firm said in a statement to finews.asia.
Hobbs joined Linklaters’ London office in 1991 and specialises in cross-border leveraged finance and acquisition financing. She has built a strong track record of successfully completing major financing deals in the Asia Pacific region.
«Her ability to understand clients’ needs, and the diverse markets in which we operate in makes her ideally placed to take our Asia business forward,» said Gideon Moore, Firmwide Managing Partner.
