O’Melveny appoints HK managing partner

O’Melveny & Myers has appointed Nima Amini as managing partner in its Hong Kong office from 1 February. 

Amini was previously a partner in O’Melveny’s corporate department and a member of the M&A and private equity groups.  He takes over the new role from James Ford, who moved to Allen & Overy this month as a partner in the firm’s funds and alternative assets practice.