Partner joins Hughes Hubbard to expand East Asia practice
The new hire brings broad cross-cultural experience to the firm, which she says is “committed” to China and the broader Asia region.
Global law firm Hughes Hubbard & Reed has appointed Yi-Chin Ho as a partner in its Los Angeles litigation and arbitration practices, and as co-chair of its China practice.
Ho, a native speaker of Mandarin and Taiwanese, brings broad cross-cultural, cross-border experience with a focus on representing Chinese and Taiwanese companies based in the US and abroad.
Her practice encompasses IP, antitrust and trade regulation, white collar and government investigations, securities fraud and investigations, class action, and other complex business litigation.
Her new role will include helping to guide Hughes Hubbard’s expansion in China as chair of Asia Practice Development.
Commenting on the move, Ho said: “Hughes Hubbard is a well-respected, innovative firm with an impressive cross-border practice.
“My presence on the West Coast will bolster the firm’s work in East Asia, including Mainland China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, and Singapore.
“Geopolitical tensions have kept most law firms away from China. I wanted to join a firm that is hungry and committed to the region.
“Hughes Hubbard has made a material commitment to Asia and its needs that other firms have not, recruiting key partners like China practice co-chair Christine Kang.
“And it is a very human firm. Hughes Hubbard lawyers do high-calibre work with a highly collaborative, family feel.”
A variety of disputes
Ho has litigated commercial disputes at all stages including arbitrations, mediations, court and jury trials, and appeals in federal and state courts throughout the country, as well as before the California Courts of Appeal, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals and the California Supreme Court.
She recently acted as counsel for Chinese clients in high-profile antitrust civil class actions and multiple US Department of Justice investigation matters involving, among other key sectors, the automotive parts and technology industries.
Ho brings specific cross-cultural experience in leading complex litigation matters to resolution on behalf of Chinese companies, and regularly advises CEOs and C-suite executives in high-conflict crisis management situations. She also plays a broader role as a strategic business advisor.
Kevin Abikoff, deputy chair of Hughes Hubbard and co-chair of the firm’s Anti-Corruption & Internal Investigations and Securities Litigation practice groups, said: “Yi-Chin’s unique experience will strengthen the firm’s litigation and arbitration practices and provide an important presence for us on the West Coast that will extend to the Pacific Rim.”
Ted Mayer, chair of Hughes Hubbard, added: “We are thrilled to have Yi-Chin join Hughes Hubbard.
“In addition to her extensive experience and impressive client list, Yi-Chin has a unique language and bicultural skillset, as well as a strategic, business-minded approach that will help the firm make further inroads into sophisticated markets in the Pacific Rim.
“We are eager for her to take a leading role in expanding our litigation practice in Los Angeles as well as in growing our Asia reach.”
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