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Against a dynamic and rapidly evolving business landscape, dealmaking in Asia in the current year has been marked by resilience, innovation, and a strategic response to the challenges presented by the lingering effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. The region has continued to play a pivotal role in the global economy, with transaction lawyers navigating a complex terrain of geopolitical shifts and regulatory developments.

 

In this edition’s section dedicated to “Dealmakers of Asia 2023, we’d be delighted to showcase lawyers who have particularly stood out as top dealmakers this year. These legal trailblazers have demonstrated exceptional adaptability and strategic foresight in navigating the complexities of the current economic realm. The surge in cross-border deals, particularly in the technology, media and telecommunications (TMT) sector, project finance, and foreign direct investment (FDI), underscores the dynamic nature of dealmaking in Asia. Businesses are strategically positioning themselves to capitalize on growth opportunities and overcome challenges posed by the lingering effects of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Fueled by the three-year epidemic, certain enterprises are encountering difficulties in adhering to their commitments regarding the listing timetable. Simultaneously, investment institutions face pressures related to fund maturity and potential disputes with portfolio companies. In response to these challenges, dealmakers are strategically engaging dispute resolution teams to seek advice and assist clients in achieving their negotiation goals. These dynamics underscore the adaptability and strategic foresight of dealmakers in navigating a landscape affected by external pressures, ensuring that businesses can overcome hurdles and continue to thrive in the evolving market conditions.

 

ALB ASIA DEALMAKERS 2023

ALB WOMEN IN LAW AWARDS 2023

India and the Middle East (Women in Law Awards 2023)

Adity Chaudhury
Argus Partners

Leena Chacko
Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas

Madhu Rewari
Anand and Anand

Madhurima Mukherjee
JSA

Shruti Kanodia
Sagus Legal

Sonali Mahapatra
TT&A

Stephanie Naaman
Rasma Legal

Zia J. Mody
AZB & Partners

North Asia (Women in Law Awards 2023)

Asa Shinkawa
Nishimura & Asahi

Benita Yu
Slaughter and May

Effie Vasilopoulos
Sidley Austin

Jasmine Chiu
Mayer Brown

Julia Charlton
Charltons

Priscilla Lee
Commerce and Finance Law Offices in Association with Eric Chow & Co.

Saeko Inaba
Ropes & Gray

Shirley Fu
SF Lawyers in association with KPMG Law

Stephanie Tang
Hogan Lovells

Southeast Asia (Women in Law Awards 2023)

Fransisca S.H.
Makes & Partners

Hoang Nguyen Ha Quyen
LNT & Partners

Kanya Satwika
Assegaf Hamzah & Partners

Melissa Butarbutar
TJAJO & Partners

Miriam Andreta
Walalangi & Partners (in association with Nishimura & Asahi)

Renu Menon
Drew & Napier

Sandy Foo
Rajah & Tann Singapore

Stephanie Keen
Hogan Lovells Lee & Lee

ALB CHINA LAW AWARDS 2023

DOMESTIC (CHINA)

Wu Gang
吴刚
Commerce & Finance Law Offices
通商律师事务所

Jianjun Xu
徐建军
DeHeng Law Offices
德恒律师事务所

Shoushuang Li
李寿双
Dentons China
大成律师事务所

Wei Gao
高巍
Haiwen & Partners
海问律师事务所

Charles Li
李朝应
Han Kun Law Offices
汉坤律师事务所

Xiaodong Zheng
郑晓东
Jincheng Tongda & Neal Law Firm
金诚同达律师事务所

Wei Bai
白维
Jingtian & Gongcheng
竞天公诚律师事务所

Jiang (Joe) Chen
陈江
JunHe LLP
君合律师事务所

Mulong Gong
龚牧龙
King & Wood Mallesons
金杜律师事务所

George Niu
牛振宇
Shihui Partners
世辉律师事务所

Piao Yu
朴昱
Tian Yuan Law Firm
天元律师事务所

Furong Deng
邓福荣
Zhong Lun Law Firm
中伦律师事务所

INTERNATIONAL (China)

Hang Wang
王航
Baker McKenzie FenXun
奋迅·贝克麦坚时

Tim Wang
王彦峰
Clifford Chance LLP
高伟绅律师事务所

Ulrike Glueck
邬丽福CMS,
China
CMS
,中国

Ning Zhang
Morgan, Lewis & Bockius
摩根路易斯律师事务所

Greg Liu
刘晓宇
Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP
宝维斯律师事务所

Kangyi Lui
吕康毅
Pinsent Masons
品诚梅森律师事务所

Gwen Wong
黄梓筠
Sullivan & Cromwell LLP
苏利文·克伦威尔律师事务所

Charles Ching
井友伟
Weil, Gotshal & Manges
威嘉国际律师事务所

Alex Zhang
张钊
White & Case
伟凯律师事务所

Dan Ouyang
欧阳丹
Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati
美国威尔逊·桑西尼·古奇·罗沙迪律师事务所

ALB HONG KONG LAW AWARDS 2023

Alex Au
Link Asset Management

Betty Yap
Linklaters

Ching-Yang Lin
Sullivan & Cromwell

David Bulley
Appleby

Liu Fang
Clifford Chance

Judie Ng Shortell
Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP

Li He
Davis Polk & Wardwell

Marcia Ellis
Morrison Foerster

Ning Zhang
Morgan, Lewis & Bockius

Shu Du
Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom

Will Cai
Cooley

ALB INDIA LAW AWARDS 2023

Anindya Ghosh
IndusLaw

Ashwath Rau
AZB & Partners

Damini Bhalla
Zomato

Hemang Parekh
DSK Legal

Iqbal Khan
Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas

Krishnava Dutt
Argus Partners

Mohit Saraf
Saraf and Partners

Natasha Mahajan
Samvad Partners

Nusrat Hassan
Link Legal

Rahul Gulati
TT&A

Sidharrth Shankar
JSA

Subashini Radhakrishnan
Dr Reddy's Laboratories

ALB INDONESIA LAW AWARDS 2023

Andre Rahadian
Hanafiah Ponggawa & Partners (Dentons HPRP)

Antonius Alexander Tigor
PT Telekomunikasi Selular

Dewi Savitri Reni
SSEK Law Firm

Emir Nurmansyah
ABNR Counsellors at Law

Frederick Simanjuntak
Makarim & Taira S.

Imran Muntaz
Imran Muntaz & Co.

Iqbal Darmawan
HHP Law Firm

Jennifer B. Tumbuan
Tumbuan & Partners

Ken Prasadtyo
TnP Law Firm

Luky I. Walalangi
Walalangi & Partners (in association with Nishimura & Asahi)

Pramudya A. Oktavinanda
UMBRA – Strategic Legal Solutions

Rizaldy Tauhid
OSP in association with Ashurst

Tunggul P. Utomo
Assegaf Hamzah & Partners

Willy
PT Cipta Harmoni Lestari (Company)

Yozua Makes
Makes & Partners

ALB JAPAN LAW AWARDS 2023

Hiroshi Uchima
Nishimura & Asahi

Ian S. Scott
Atsumi & Sakai

Keiji Hatano
Sullivan & Cromwell

Kenji Taneda
Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom

Masahiko Ishida
DLA Piper

Soichiro Fujiwara
Mori Hamada & Matsumoto

Soichiro Fujiwara
Nagashima Ohno & Tsunematsu

Tong Yu
Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison

Tsuyoshi Imai
Ropes & Gray

ALB KOREA LAW AWARDS 2023

H. Young Shin
Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom

Ho Joon Moon
Lee & Ko

Hyunchul An
Bae, Kim & Lee

Iksoo Kim
Paul Hastings

Jae Young Chang
Shin & Kim

Jaewoo Lee
Ropes & Gray

Jin Kook Lee
Yulchon

Ki Man Park
Yoon & Yang

Wan Suk Kim
Kim & Chang

ALB SOUTHEAST ASIA LAW AWARDS 2023

Charlie Wilson
Sidley Austin

Emir Nurmansyah
ABNR Jakarta

Evelyn Wee
Rajah & Tann Singapore

Jonathan Olier
White & Case

Kah Chin Chu
Baker McKenzie

Masato Yamanaka
Nishimura & Asahi Singapore

Phong Tran
Vilaf

Rajeev Duggal
Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom

Supasit Boonsanong
Tilleke & Gibbins

Steven Lo
Drew & Napier

 

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