Alan Schiffman
A retired partner and former head of Skadden’s Hong Kong office, Singapore office and co-head of its Asia operations, Alan focused his practice on all aspects of development, financing, acquisition and divestment of energy and infrastructure projects throughout the Asia-Pacific region, working on many multi-billion dollar projects and “first of their kind” innovative structures. He also handled all the financing and related work for Wynn Macau’s hotel-resort projects. He established Skadden Hong Kong’s highly recognized pro bono practice and headed that initiative for many years, and remains involved in pro bono activities in Hong Kong, including currently serving as Chair of the Law Society’s Pro Bono Committee. In addition, he was one of the founders of the Hong Kong Pro Bono Legal Roundtable, and serves on its Steering Committee. Alan is currently on the board of his synagogue in Hong Kong, serving as Vice President, and is also on the Executive Committee of the Board of Fellows of his alma mater (Trinity College, Hartford, Connecticut, USA).