Antitrust Law Daily Wrap Up, LAW FIRM NEWS: Latham & Watkins’ Catherine E. Palmer relocates to Hong Kong office, (Jun 5, 2014)
Law Firms Mentioned:Latham & Watkins LLP
Organizations Mentioned:Asia Pacific | Latham & Watkins, LLP | New York Office | U.S. Attorney General | U.S. Department of Justice
Latham & Watkins has announced the relocation of litigation partner Catherine E. Palmer to the firm’s Hong Kong office. Her practice focuses on global antitrust cartel investigations, as well as other criminal and regulatory investigations around the globe.
Palmer previously served in the U.S. Department of Justice for 11 years, holding prominent positions, such as Special Assistant to the U.S. Attorney General; Assistant United States Attorney in the U.S. Attorney’s Eastern District of New York Office; and Chief of the Criminal Division. With 25 years of litigation experience, she has worked with law enforcement and government officials in Australia, Hong Kong, Singapore, Taiwan, and Thailand on complex international investigations, and has received notable awards, such as the Attorney General’s Award for Distinguished Service.
“Cathy is a terrific addition to the team,” stated the Hong Kong office’s managing partner, Simon Powell. “She is a fearless litigator whose national prominence as a trial lawyer in the US and formidable knowledge of the Asia Pacific region make her a uniquely talented counselor. Cathy’s arrival adds further heft to our litigation practice in the region and she will play a major role in our growth plans.”
Latham & Watkins is an international law firm with approximately 2,100 lawyers. It has 32 offices across the globe, including locations in Asia, Europe, the Middle East, and the U.S.
Attorneys: Catherine E. Palmer, Simon D. Powell, and Bryant Edwards (Latham & Watkins LLP)
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