Mayer Brown to split from bulk of greater China arm, according to reports
US firm to shutter Beijing and Shanghai offices while most Hong Kong staff set to join new independent firm
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US firm to shutter Beijing and Shanghai offices while most Hong Kong staff set to join new independent firm
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Mayer Brown said on Friday it had withdrawn from helping a Hong Kong university remove a statue honouring slain Tiananmen Square protesters after the firm's role sparked condemnation from human rights groups and U.S. politicians.