Tokyo International makes Singapore debut with SE Asia in its sights
Japanese boutique Tokyo International Law Office (TKI) is set to establish its first overseas outpost with the opening of a Singapore office in January 2025, marking a significant milestone in the rapidly expanding firm's global strategy.
TMI launches in Brussels as Japanese firms continue European push
Leading Japanese law firm TMI Associates has expanded its international network to Brussels to support its Japanese clients looking to do business in the EU, particularly in the antitrust and data protection space.
UK’s Seladore Legal eyes SG office as it adds new partner
Seladore Legal, a London-based disputes-only law firm, has announced the appointment of Liang-Ying Tan as a partner, signalling its intent to establish a presence in Singapore.
ALB EXCLUSIVE: Innovation, reform reshaping arbitration in ASEAN
As the world grows increasingly interconnected, the demand for effective mechanisms to resolve cross-border disputes has never been more urgent. International arbitration has long stood as a cornerstone of global commerce, providing a neutral, efficient, and enforceable means for resolving disputes between parties.
Japan’s Nagashima Ohno to open London office
Leading Japanese law firm Nagashima Ohno & Tsunematsu (NO&T) has announced plans to establish its first permanent European presence with a new office in London, set to open in January 2025.
Nishimura becomes first major Japanese firm to launch HK office
Japanese Big Four firm Nishimura & Asahi has continued its aggressive international expansion with the opening of an office in Hong Kong. The office will make it the first major Japanese law firm to directly open an outpost in the Asian financial centre.
HSF to close Korea office, move partners to London, HK
Herbert Smith Freehills is shutting its Seoul office after ten years in the East Asian country, and relocating partners Mike McClure and Dana Kim to London and Hong Kong, respectively.
OpenAI-backed startup brings chatbot technology to first major law firm
Harvey AI, an artificial intelligence startup backed by OpenAI, has partnered with one of the world's largest law firms to automate some legal document drafting and research in what the company says could be the first of more such deals.
Legal Luminaries Unveiled: Finalists Announced for the 5th Annual ALB India Law Awards 2023
Get ready to celebrate the best and brightest in the Indian legal landscape, as the finalists for the 5th annual ALB India Law Awards 2023 are finally here! Organised by Thomson Reuters and Asian Legal Business this award had 238 law firms and in-house teams participating. The competition was tough, but the panel of industry experts was up for the challenge, shortlisting the best of the best from 1130 entries.