Hiring Trends amidst COVID-19
Despite the impact of the COVID-19, firms are seeing opportunities for growth in certain practices in various regions. Our quarterly review provides an overview of the key appointments in the region:
Locations:
*Singapore market remains stable compared to other countries in the region.
*China had a quiet January due to the long Chinese New Year holiday and the disturbance of COVID-19.
*Since Feb, there is an increasing lateral hires in China.
Practices:
Others* (Competition & Antitrust, Insurance, Real Estate, Projects, Construction, Shipping)
*Litigation/Dispute Resolutions/Arbitration/Investigation and Corporate/M&A/Capital Markets practices are relatively stable during the coronavirus period.