(May 23, 2016, 9:21 AM EDT) -- HONG KONG — Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom on May 12 announced that Chiann Bao, secretary-general of the Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre (HKIAC), will join the firm as regional counsel in the Hong Kong office.

Skadden Arps said Bao will join the firm on Sept. 1, 2016. Bao’s practice will focus on international arbitration for clients from around the world. Skadden Arps said that the HKIAC was recognized as the most frequently used arbitral institution outside of Europe, most improved institution and ranked as...