Gibson Dunn Mourns Loss of Hong Kong Corporate Partner Brian Schwarzwalder in Suspected Suicide
Brian Schwarzwalder, a 54-year-old corporate partner at Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher’s Hong Kong office, passed away in a suspected suicide, with local authorities noting a suicide note and classifying the death as a “person fallen from a height.” Schwarzwalder, who joined the firm in 2017 and practiced law in Hong Kong for 21 years, was a respected figure in private equity and M&A, advising on major cross-border transactions across Asia-Pacific. The legal community has expressed profound grief, with Gibson Dunn highlighting his mentorship and contributions. His death has sparked discussions on mental health challenges in high-pressure professions, with calls for donations to suicide prevention initiatives. The Samaritan Befrienders Hong Kong offers 24-hour emotional support via hotlines and online chat services.