Sidley joins ranks of U.S. firms scaling back in China
Chicago-headquartered Sidley Austin will close its office in Shanghai, making it the most recent law firm to scale back its operations in China.
PRC’s Han Kun adds DCM expert in Hong Kong from A&O Shearman
PRC law firm Han Kun Law Offices has added debt capital markets expert Allen (Yilun) Zhang as a partner in Hong Kong from A&O Shearman, where he was a senior associate.
SG: Shook Lin hit by cyberattack, says no evidence of client data theft
Singapore law firm Shook Lin & Bok was hit by a cyberattack in April and the matter is currently under investigation by local authorities.
Japan’s Atsumi launches antitrust-focused Brussels office
Japanese law firm Atsumi & Sakai has continued to grow its international capabilities with the opening of an office in Brussels to be led by antitrust partner Etsuko Kameoka, who joined the firm from European Union firm Geradin Partners in March 2023.
ALB Conversations: Michael Ting, General Counsel (Legal & Compliance), Manulife (International)
Michael Ting, General Counsel (Legal & Compliance) of Manulife (International) Limited, talks about why heads of legal must continue to evolve and stay ahead of the curve, how external counsel provide meaningful comparative analysis to enrich his understanding of issues and cover blind spots, and why he encourages his team to always think of themselves as part of a bigger team.
RANKINGS: ALB India Top Disputes Boutique Firms 2024
In its inaugural list, Asian Legal Business shines a spotlight on India’s leading legal advocacy firms specialising in resolving complex legal challenges. These firms are redefining dispute resolution in India with their unparalleled expertise and proven track record.
FORUM: Building a Brand
The year 2024 is poised to bring about significant transformation in the field of marketing operations for many law firms, according to several panellists at the Thomson Reuters Institute’s 31st Annual Law Firm Marketing Partner Forum held recently.
White & Case adds Linklaters funds pro in Tokyo
Global law firm White & Case has bolstered its investment funds offering in Tokyo with the addition of partner Eriko Sakata from Linklaters.
Death of a Tribunal: How India's NCLT Fades in Influence
Lack of judicial capacity, incompetency, and frivolous litigation in the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) have led to decreased values and increased timelines for debt recovery under India’s bankruptcy code, driving financial creditors and prospective debt buyers away from India’s foremost stressed asset resolution scheme.
Trilegal counsel becomes JSA’s third partner hire in a month
Indian law firm J. Sagar Associates continued its hiring streak with the addition of Anurag Shrivastav as a partner in the firm’s corporate practice. Shrivastav was previously a counsel at Trilegal.