JSA adds four-lawyer disputes team from K Law
Indian law firm J. Sagar Associates has bolstered its Mumbai-based disputes practice with the addition of a four-lawyer team from Krishnamurthy & Co (K Law), led by partner Ayush Agarwala.
Yoon & Yang adds three former judges to bolster litigation bench
South Korea Big Six firm Yoon & Yang has continued to strengthen its litigation practice after adding three former judges Dongkeun Lee, Jae Ho Hwang, and Sungwook You to its rapidly expanded partner ranks.
ALB CONVERSATIONS: Audrey Shum, Managing Director and General Counsel, Christie’s Asia Pacific
Audrey Shum, managing director and general counsel of Christie’s Asia Pacific, talks about why the in-house legal team is particularly important as a business enters unknown territory, how having a culture of mutual respect and inclusiveness is particularly important to her, and why it is critical that colleagues feel they are learning and growing and are part of a collaborative team.
Yulchon continues 2024 hiring spree with IP pro
South Korean Big Six firm Yulchon has continued its hot partner hiring streak in 2024 with the addition of former Lee & Ko media and entertainment practice head Chunghwan Choi to its Seoul-based intellectual property and technology practice.
HK: Loeb & Loeb doubles down on cap markets with hires from CMS
U.S. law firm Loeb & Loeb has expanded its capital markets team in Hong Kong by hiring Shirley Lau and Polly Liu as partners from Lau Horton & Wise, the Hong Kong association firm of CMS that was founded by Lau.
Indonesia’s ADCO sets up IP practice with new hire
Indonesian law firm ADCO Law has hired intellectual property expert Adolf M. Panggabean as the head of its newly launched IP practice in Jakarta. Panggabean’s most recent role was as legal counsel at PT Fortuna Investasi Utama, which he held until May last year.
CAM, AZB, S&R, Sidley advise on record $2.15 bln Vodafone Idea FPO
Indian law firm Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas has advised Vodafone Idea on its 180-billion-rupee ($2.15 billion) further public offering (FPO). The issuance is the largest successful Indian FPO and the third-largest offering of public equity shares in India.
BKK: Chandler MHM beefs up cap markets expertise with A&O Shearman hire
Thailand’s Chandler MHM had welcomed capital markets expert Doungporn Prasertsomsuk as a partner and co-head of its capital markets practice from A&O Shearman, where she was a counsel.
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.
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.