HONG KONGPeople moves
Weil hires Skadden Beijing head Shu Du to launch Asia capital markets in Hong Kong
Weil, Gotshal & Manges hired Shu Du, formerly Skadden's Beijing office head and capital markets partner, to join as a Hong Kong-based Corporate partner and launch Weil's Asia Capital Markets practice, Law.com International reported October 12, 2026. The move continues Weil's Asia rebuild after closing its mainland China offices and follows the firm's rehire of private equity partner Peng Yu from Kirkland & Ellis.
Announcement (Law.com International) → · Weil, Gotshal & Manges
Key points
- Shu Du will join Weil as a Corporate partner based in Hong Kong and lead a newly launched Asia Capital Markets practice.Law.com InternationalWeil, Gotshal & Manges
- Du previously headed Skadden's Beijing office and advised on equity capital markets, M&A, and private equity transactions across Greater China.Law.com InternationalWeil, Gotshal & Manges
- Law.com International reported the hire follows Weil's closure of its mainland China offices and senior Asia departures.Law.com International
- The firm recently rehired private equity partner Peng Yu from Kirkland & Ellis as part of the same Asia rebuild.Law.com International
- Gary Holtzer of Weil's Management Committee said on-the-ground capital markets capability in Asia connects the firm's global platform to regional clients.Weil, Gotshal & Manges
- Du holds Chambers Greater China recognition for equity capital markets and IFLR1000 Highly Regarded listings for capital markets equity and corporate/M&A.Weil, Gotshal & Manges