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Clifford Chance has strengthened its Asian corporate finance practice after Jones Day partner Bruce Schulberg joined the firm's Beijing office. Schulberg has more than 15 years of experience with project finance and cross-border investments.
Herbert Smith corporate partner Michael Fosh is set to fill the firm's vacant Beijing managing partner role following the departure of highly-rated corporate finance partner Jeremy Xiao to Credit Suisse.
Linklaters and South African firm Bowman Gilfillan have won lead roles on the acquisition by Industrial & Commercial Bank of China (ICBC) of a $5.6 billion stake in the Standard Bank Group in South Africa . Linklaters' team was led in Beijing by M&A partners Celia Lam and Thomas Ng, with senior corporate partner Charlie Jacobs heading up the team in London .
Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP celebrates its arrival in China with seminars, parties, client briefings, and receptions to mark the opening of its new offices in Raffles City Office Tower in Shanghai 's Huangpu District. California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger launched the opening reception with a pre-recorded statement wishing the firm success in Shanghai . The new office is headed by David Huebner, Head of the Firm's China Practice and International Disputes Practice.
Heller Ehrman will soon open its third China office in Shanghai with the intention of extending its intellectual property practice further in Asia . The firm's initial focus on IP in Shanghai takes advantage of the firm's extensive experience with US-based IP disputes and ITC proceedings increasingly involving China-based companies. From January to August this year, there have been a total of 12 ITC investigations involving China , an increase of 44% over the same period last year. A third of all ITC matters in the last three years have involved China-based litigants. TOP |
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Voice 
“Must lawyers be SINGLE animals?”
Lawyers tend to have well… pretty crummy love lives. Many stay single. Many find themselves single again in midlife. With long hours and the high level of stress normal in this profession, many lawyers become over-worked and over-focused on work. This leads to less attention to their own personal well-being and the quality of their love relationships.
Do these sound familiar?
Ms. A: “I haven't seen my boyfriend for ONE month! Lawyers have the WORST work schedules in the world! ”
Ms. B: ”My boyfriend spends FAR MORE time with his laptop than the time he spends with me.”
Lawyer C: ”I'm involved in never-ending projects. I've NO time to start my love life.”
Lawyer D: ”We had to close a deal. It was essential I be there. I had to postpone my trip to the Maldives with my girlfriend. She didn't understand.“
Lawyer E: ”During my last year of law study, I was an intern in a top-tier international law firm. Two of my classmates accepted positions in this firm. They are now separated or divorced because of the demands of their work.”
The hellish hours and strenuous work pressure bring financial rewards and career advancement to be sure. But, what about the costs?—lost satisfaction gained from a loving relationship
Is there a way to have a legal career plus love? Is there a middle way where lawyers can commit to their job and also have a love life? Consultants in the fields are fairly consistent about the key strategies required to maintain love relationships.
Communication is essential…..active listening is required….to keep your love boat afloat…
The high stress job brings unhappiness…..don't bring home your own unhappiness…
Maintain your personal health and well-being by finding ways—that work for you—to relieve stress…an unbalanced lifestyle can easily lead to resentment toward your romantic partner
For a little fun answer the question…..and learn how your dating compares. 
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Fun 
NASA was interviewing professionals to be sent to Mars. Only one could go and couldn't return to Earth.
The first applicant, an engineer, was asked how much he wanted to be paid for going. "A million dollars," he answered, "because I want to donate it to M.I.T."
The next applicant, a doctor, was asked the same question. He asked for $2 million. "I want to give a million to my family," he explained, "and leave the other million for the advancement of medical research."
The last applicant was a lawyer. When asked how much money he wanted, he whispered in the interviewer's ear, "Three million dollars."
"Why so much more than the others?" asked the interviewer.
The lawyer replied, "If you give me $3 million, I'll give you $1 million, I'll keep $1 million, and we'll send the engineer to Mars."
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Vacancies 
Our LawInn team is constantly working to bring you the best choice of legal opportunities in China . Here's just a small selection of the positions we are currently handling:
Legal Consultant – Beijing – Ref: LPF01906
Our client is a top three Australian law firm with the largest presence in China . The firm has a full service corporate group with broad experience in greater China . Firm lawyers have extensive experience in M&A, FDI, commercial, real estate, and financing. They are looking for Legal Consultant (2 - 4 years PQE) to join their Beijing office.
PRC Legal Counsel – Beijing – Ref: LPC06301
Headquartered in Hong Kong , our client is a global e-business solution, on-line game and mobile application services company listed on NASDAQ. This position is head of PRC legal team of 12 + legal professionals and will also focus extensively on the company M&A deals in mainland China .
Property Leasing Lawyer – Shanghai – Ref: LPF02415
This is a recognized leading PRC law firm in the commercial field with over 100 lawyers in three offices nationwide. The firm's commercial property group handles a broad spectrum of commercial property work mainly for overseas companies and developers. 3+ years of experience principally involving commercial leasing matters is desired.
Mid-level Lawyer – Shanghai – Ref: LPC01602
Our client is one of world's largest chemical manufactures. The company offers a broad range of innovative products and services to customers in more than 175 countries. They are looking for a mid-level lawyer with 3-4 years PQE in a reputable law firm.
法務 – Shanghai – Ref: LPC06401
当社 のお客さんは日本の一流商社であり、世界500強企業です。 同社は世界中に71の国及び地区で支店を保有、中国には香港等の都市で15の支店及び事務所を保有しています。
Private Equity Associate – Hong Kong – Ref: LPF0 5005
Our client is a leading US law firm. Lawyers on the firm's China team represent major private equity and venture capital investment funds on a wide range of investments in the Asia-Pacific region. The ideal candidate will be HK or US qualified, 3+ years PQE.
For more positions, please click http://www.lawinn.net/service2.asp
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