Speaking of private equity, Thomas Albrecht, Sidley Austin's managing partner in the Asia Pacifc, said: 'We believe that investment sector will continue to expand along with the regional economy.' There are 25 lawyers listed in the Singapore office of Sidley Austin - and Mr Wilson's arrival will bring the number to 26. 

International clients

Matthew Sheridan, Sidley's head of international corporate finance in Asia, spoke of the Indonesia market and said: 'We expect that country to continue to attract the attention of our international clients.' Source: Legal Business