Emphasis on Integration Fuels Orrick HelenYeo Move.Business Editors SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 18, 2001 International joint law venture Orrick HelenYeo has moved to UOB Plaza UOB Plaza is a development consisting of two high-rise skyscrapers in the city of Singapore. The complex has two towers, namely UOB Plaza One and UOB Plaza Two. at Raffles Place Raffles Place is the financial heart of Singapore. It is located within the Downtown Core and the Central Area and, as such, is home to the some of the tallest buildings and landmarks in Singapore. It is situated south of the mouth of the Singapore River. , which also houses the offices of Helen Yeo & Partners, its joint venture partners. Orrick HelenYeo will occupy 5,834 square feet on the 45th floor. Marie-Anne Birken, joint managing partner, explained "With all of us at the same location, we can better work together and integrate our services to offer increased value to our clients." The Orrick HelenYeo joint law venture (JLV JLV Junior League of Victoria, Texas ) in Singapore brings together 109 staff, including more than 55 lawyers from the two entities. Since the JLV began in October 2000, several lawyers originating from both Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP LLP - Lower Layer Protocol and the Helen Yeo & Partners sides of the JLV had relocated to begin the integration process. Orrick HelenYeo's joint managing partner, Helen Yeo explained, "This move demonstrates our commitment to combine the local Singapore expertise and experience that our clients value, with the capabilities of a sophisticated international firm dedicated to serving businesses in this region." Orrick HelenYeo is set to expand in the next 12 months fuelled by growth in services to Asian and international clients operating in the region. Core practices include: corporate transactions, including M&A; restructuring; financial services The examples and perspective in this article or section may not represent a worldwide view of the subject. Please [ improve this article] or discuss the issue on the talk page. ; project finance; real estate finance; structured finance and technology. The firm has recently moved a Structured Finance partner, Howard Goldwasser
Danziger Goldwasser (German: Gold water of Danzig , from New York New York, state, United States New York, Middle Atlantic state of the United States. It is bordered by Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and the Atlantic Ocean (E), New Jersey and Pennsylvania (S), Lakes Erie and Ontario and the Canadian province of to Tokyo to support the Asia practice. Additionally, an "Of Counsel" lawyer recently relocated to Singapore from Orrick's New York office. Background: Orrick HelenYeo was established in 2000 as a licensed joint law venture of Helen Yeo & Partners, a leading law firm in Singapore, and Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe, an international law firm headquartered in California. Orrick HelenYeo brings together the experience and capabilities of more than 55 lawyers to deliver legal support and solutions to a range of Singapore and Asian businesses as well as international companies operating in the region. Helen Yeo & Partners began in Singapore in 1992 with 9 lawyers, and quickly grew to become one of the top regional law firms, recognized particularly for its expertise in financial services, property, litigation An action brought in court to enforce a particular right. The act or process of bringing a lawsuit in and of itself; a judicial contest; any dispute. When a person begins a civil lawsuit, the person enters into a process called litigation. and commercial transactions. Orrick established its Singapore office in 1995, though the firm has been active in Asia for more than twenty years TWENTY YEARS. The lapse of twenty years raises a presumption of certain facts, and after such a time, the party against whom the presumption has been raised, will be required to prove a negative to establish his rights. 2. , advising clients on a broad range of finance and corporate matters. Clients throughout Asia come to Orrick HelenYeo for advice on a broad range of transactions. Our joint venture enables us to combine local expertise with international reach and experience to serve clients more effectively. Orrick HelenYeo's new address is: Orrick HelenYeo Pte Ltd 80 Raffles Place #45-06 UOB Plaza 1 Singapore 048624 tel: 65-538-6116 fax: 65 538-0606 For further information please contact: Marie-Anne Birken, joint managing partner, Orrick HelenYeo 65-231-3834 mabirken@orrick.com Caitlin Turner, marketing coordinator, Orrick HelenYeo 65-231-3812 cturner@orrick.com |
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