Andrew Blacoe Named as Herbert Smith Freehills' New Managing Partner, North Asia

Andrew Blacoe Named as Herbert Smith Freehills' New Managing Partner, North Asia

Andrew Blacoe, a lawyer in Tokyo, has been named as managing partner for North Asia by renowned global legal firm Herbert Smith Freehills.

Andrew has been in practice in London, Sydney and Tokyo since 2013 and is also the head of corporate for North Asia. He has a great deal of expertise in advising local customers on international energy, infrastructure, and resource investments and projects.

David Gilmore, a partner, continues in his position as head of disputes for North Asia, based in Tokyo, while Andrew takes over as managing partner.

Andrew is the perfect option to lead our growth initiatives for those clients and the North Asia area because of his intimate knowledge of our clientele in Japan and Korea, according to Asia managing partner May Tai.