b'Manhattan, New York City.New York The New York office team, working closely with colleagues Allen Allen & Hemsleys New York office was opened inin Sydney, advised North American companies on foreign 1986. The driving force behind the office was partner Zekeinvestment issues, cross-border financings and acquisitions, Solomon, who is well known for his networking skills.and assisted Australian and Asian clients with debt raisings Two years earlier Business Review Weekly had describedand establishing equity funds in North America.Solomons international connections as without equal in Australia. Many still refer to Zeke as the firms culturalHong Kongattach to the world.After the success of the Singapore office, Dunstan established an office in the central financial district of Hong Solomon, renowned for throwing a great party, once foundKong in 1988. This was the first joint venture of the newly Bruce Springsteen among his guests. It was 1988 and it isformed Australian Legal Group (later to become the Allens reported that The Boss had been walking past SolomonsArthur Robinson Group) and there was great enthusiasm for apartment and, drawn to the buzz of the party, decided tothis cooperative effort, but it involved navigating a unique join the fun. set of challenges.189'