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Three key partner appointments in Singapore are set to boost the firm’s support of the Southeast Asian energy transition, as well as opportunities across private capital and the M&A space.

The firm expects activity across energy, insurance, and securities to drive domestic M&A dealflow this year.

FinanceAsia spoke to both law firms about the trends shaping Greater China’s PE space and its capital markets in 2023.

The bank sees issuers across tech, consumer, healthcare and electric vehicle (EV) supply chain as likely to drive IPO activity in 2023.

The bank has also announced one relocation to address energy transition opportunities in the Middle East.

The appointments are part of the bank’s efforts to grow its Institutional Clients team.

Betty Yap and Carl Fernandes rejoin the UK law firm as partners within its corporate and financial regulation practices.

The appointments mark the firm’s first local Japan-based hires.

Rupert Mitchell begins work as co-head of ECM syndicate at Goldman after three months on gardening leave.