Armstrong Teasdale expands Asian practice

ARMSTRONG Teasdale LLP, one of the leading US law firms with an international presence, is initiating a significant expansion of its Asian practice to handle the growing demand for intellectual property (IP), dispute resolution, transactional and franchising services.

 

The expansion will be led by international practice partner Thomas Bottini, who will become the firm’s chief representative of its Shanghai, office, while continuing to serve his US-based clients.

 

Steve Yu, a Chinese corporate lawyer, experienced in mergers and acquisitions, technology licensing and international joint ventures, has recently joined as partner.

 

Michael Chivell, managing partner, said, “We are taking these initial steps in response to a steady influx of international transactional business and increasing opportunities for investments both in the US and Asia.”

 

“The explosive demand for legal services in this area, especially IP, is the driver for allocating additional firm resources to Asia and adding more lawyers,” Chivell added.