The law firm Akin will close its Singapore office, consolidating its Asian presence within its Hong Kong hub. This decision will affect eight lawyers at the Singapore location, which is scheduled to wind down operations in the second quarter of 2026. The firm stated it remains dedicated to serving clients in the region through its global network.
Olivia Chung, the office’s sole partner, is expected to relocate to New York. Other lawyers within the Singapore team have been offered the opportunity to remain with the firm by transferring to other offices. Akin initially established its Singapore outpost in 2012, the same year it launched in Hong Kong, where it currently employs fourteen lawyers.
This closure follows a broader trend of international law firms adjusting their Asian footprints. While several firms have recently reinforced their Singapore offices, others like McDermott Will & Emery and BCLP have also exited the city-state. Akin previously maintained an office in Beijing, which closed earlier this year.
Olivia Chung, the office’s sole partner, is expected to relocate to New York. Other lawyers within the Singapore team have been offered the opportunity to remain with the firm by transferring to other offices. Akin initially established its Singapore outpost in 2012, the same year it launched in Hong Kong, where it currently employs fourteen lawyers.
This closure follows a broader trend of international law firms adjusting their Asian footprints. While several firms have recently reinforced their Singapore offices, others like McDermott Will & Emery and BCLP have also exited the city-state. Akin previously maintained an office in Beijing, which closed earlier this year.
