International law firm Withers has continued to strengthen its international corporate practice in Asia Pacific through the hire of a 12 strong team led by Mabel Lui, who joins the firm as head of Greater China commercial practice. 

Ms Lui, who was previously Winston & Strawn’s head of corporate in Asia, has over 40 years of experience on China related matters, including advising the foreign investor in the first Sino-foreign joint venture in China in 1979.  The team also consists of two partners, four associates, three paralegals and other support staff.

Margaret Robertson, chief executive at Withers, a...