The latest moves and appointments for senior roles for Asia-Pacific wealth management.

Harneys
Offshore law firm Harneys has bolstered its Hong Kong litigation, insolvency and restructuring group with the appointment of Calvin Chow as a partner, subject to approval from the Hong Kong Law Society

Chow has extensive experience in complex commercial disputes, advising both PRC-based and international clients on a myriad of issues, including listed company disputes, shareholder disputes, insolvency matters, and family disputes such as contentious probates. He also advises on claims involving fraud and funds' disputes in multiple jurisdictions, the firm said in a statement.

Before joining Harneys, Chow was a partner at a Hong Kong law firm. For over a decade, he advised lawyers and insurers as a panel solicitor under the Hong Kong Solicitors Professional Indemnity Scheme. Chow is fluent in English, Cantonese, and Mandarin, the firm continued.

The hire follows the appointment of Nick Hoffman as the new global head of the litigation, insolvency, and restructuring group just last week. See more here.

“His knowledge, experience, and multilingual capabilities make him a valuable addition to the team in Hong Kong and across our global offices,” Paula Kay, head of litigation in Hong Kong, said. 

Harneys provides advice on British Virgin Islands, Cayman Islands, Cyprus, Luxembourg, Bermuda and Anguilla law to an international client base which includes law firms, financial institutions, investment funds and private individuals.

Sienna IM
Sienna Investment Managers real estate team has promoted Hee-Young “Hazel” Cho to managing director, head of Korea and Asia-Pacific, effective 1 January.

In her new role, Cho will head the business’ activities in Korea, assisting Sienna in expanding its Asian clientele, the firm said in a statement.

Cho, who has been a part of the organisation since 2021, joined from Hangang Asset Management where she was head of oversees investment. She brings experience in asset management and investment analysis, the firm continued.

“She will play an essential part in both strengthening relationships with our existing clients and growing our business in the region,” Floris van Maanen, CEO of Sienna Real Estate, said. The firm also heralded the appointment as marking "an exciting opportunity to deepen ties with our Korean partners and explore new avenues for collaboration across the APAC region.”

Sienna Investment Managers is a pan-European asset manager of the publicly traded investment holding company Groupe Bruxelles Lambert, operating in Paris, Luxembourg, London, Hamburg, Frankfurt, Madrid, Amsterdam, Zurich, and Seoul, with about €32 billion ($35 billion) under management.