Law firm boosts its SEA transport team

GLOBAL law firm Reed Smith announced the appointment of banking and finance partner Gregory Xu to its Singapore office.

Dr Xu, who joins from Stephenson Harwood, is to join Reed Smith’s Transportation Industry Group.

With more than 15 years of experience, Dr Xu advises on cross-border transactions across a range of sectors, including transportation — shipping, aviation, and logistics — trade, life sciences, energy, and technology.

Reed Smith Transportation Industry Group chair Richard Hakes said Gregory Xu was “an outstanding addition to our team, bringing deep knowledge of ship finance, aviation finance, and banking throughout Southeast Asia”.

“His arrival further strengthens our capabilities in Singapore and reinforces our commitment to the maritime, aviation, and broader transportation sectors across the Asia-Pacific region and beyond,” Mr Hakes said.

“Working closely with our shipping teams in Hong Kong and Shanghai and our aviation team in Singapore as part of our global Transportation Industry Group, Gregory will enhance our ability to provide seamless, cross-border support to clients operating in one of the world’s most dynamic industries.”

 Dr Xu said he was “delighted to be joining such a highly collegiate team with a clear strategy for growth in the region and look forward to contributing to the continued expansion of the firm’s finance offering across Asia-Pacific”.

 Reed Smith Asia-Pacific managing partner Praj Samant said they were “delighted to welcome Gregory to the Singapore team”.

“His arrival further strengthens our offering in one of the region’s most strategically important sectors,” Mr Samant said.

“We look forward to the valuable contributions he will bring to the firm locally and globally.”