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.
Law firm Paul Hastings asks for sanctions in lawsuit tied to Guo Wengui
U.S. law firm Paul Hastings and one of its lead restructuring lawyers, Luc Despins, are seeking sanctions against a group of plaintiffs they claim are involved in an alleged campaign of harassment waged by Chinese businessman and media entrepreneur Guo Wengui.
Thai villagers take refiner Star Petroleum to court over oil spill
Hundreds of Thai villagers and small business owners have filed lawsuits for damages worth 5 billion baht ($152.72 million) against Star Petroleum Refining, PTT Global Chemical and government agencies over an oil spill, a law firm representing the complainants said on Tuesday.
SUBMISSIONS OPEN: ALB Asia’s Top 15 M&A Lawyers 2023 Ranking
We are now accepting submissions for ALB Asia’s Top 15 M&A Lawyers 2023. The deadline for submission for ALB Asia’s Top 15 M&A Lawyers 2023 is on Monday, 20 February 2023.