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Vinson & Elkins Opens Hong Kong Office

By Brenda Sapino Jeffreys
September 15, 2006
Vinson & Elkins has expanded its practice in China by opening an office in Hong Kong, giving the Houston-based firm four offices in Asia.

Jay Cuclis, a partner who coordinates the firm's international practice, moved to Hong Kong in August to run the outpost for the 720-lawyer firm. He says the Law Society of Hong Kong notified the firm on Aug. 25 that it had approved V&E's application to open the office.

Cuclis says he is the sole V&E lawyer in the Hong Kong office, but the firm expects to soon staff up to eight lawyers, including some who will transfer from other V&E offices.

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