US law firm Squire Patton Boggs is adding to its Asian capability with a new partner hire in Singapore.

The company said Kate Sherrard is joining from Clifford Chance to continue the expansion of the commodities and shipping division set up a little over a year ago.

Kate Sherrard Photo: Squire Patton Boggs

Sherrard was previously head of the Asia Pacific maritime and offshore group at the rival law firm.