Ince has strengthened in the Asia Pacific region by taking over alliance partner Incisive Law in Singapore.
The global law firm described the move as a "consolidation" by local unit Ince & Co Singapore.
And the group said that serving clients through one firm in the country is a logical "next step" for the long-term partners.
The move allows Ince to offer advice on English as well as Singapore law.
Adrian Biles, chief executive of parent The Ince Group, said its ambition is to create a bespoke international legal and professional services business to provide everything its clients need, wherever they are.
"The seamless consolidation of our Singapore office, alongside the hiring and promoting of highly skilled individuals to Singapore and other Asian markets shows a commitment to Singapore and our clients in the region," he added.
Bill Ricquier and Wai Yue Loh, joint managing directors of Incisive Law, added that they are "excited" to working with the Ince team to grow their firm and the services it can provide.
Expanding team
"It is an exciting time and we look forward to continuing our collaborative efforts with everyone in the firm, as well as with the Ince network," they said.
Ince and Incisive Law also revealed new hires and promotions in Asia and beyond.
Sung-Hwan Choi has joined as head of the firm’s transactional practice in Singapore and South Korea. Choi is a specialist in maritime financing.
Wole Olufunwa has become a partner with a focus on maritime, trade and commodities, as well as energy and infrastructure matters.
The lawyer has been earmarked to take a leading role in developing the firm’s West African business.
Kimarie Cheang has been promoted to partner. She is qualified in Singapore, England and Hong Kong, with experience in maritime, oil and gas, mining and construction.
And Mohammad Haireez has been appointed as a director. He focuses on litigation and arbitration relating to international trade, commodities, energy and maritime disputes.
Ince said Harry Hirst, the former managing partner of Ince & Co Singapore, now heads the Admiralty practice with Boaz Chan and remains a key player in the Ince Global Admiralty team.
Last week, Ince brought in Clyde and Co's Stuart McAlpine as a partner in the UK. He has been appointed global head of marine projects and finance.
