Skip to main content
Japan’s Anderson Mori to open another European office

BY Mari Iwata |

Anderson Mori & Tomotsune, one of Japan’s largest law firms, has announced it plans to open an office in the Belgian capital of Brussels in early 2024, its ninth overseas outpost.
Quinn Emanuel applies to open office in SG as it broadens Asian footprint

BY Nimitt Dixit |

U.S. law firm Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan is in the process of applying for a license to practice in Singapore, which, if successful, would make it the commercial disputes-focused firm’s second office opening in Asia this year.
India's BTG Legal, Advaya Legal combine

BY Nimitt Dixit |

Mumbai-headquartered law firms BTG Legal and Advaya Legal have merged to form BTG Advaya, an 11-partner law firm with a presence in Mumbai, Bengaluru and Delhi.
Thai powerhouse Tilleke joins Drew’s regional law firm network

BY Nimitt Dixit |

Bangkok-headquartered Tilleke & Gibbins, Thailand’s largest law firm, has become the latest member of Drew Network Asia (DNA), Singapore firm Drew & Napier’s regional law network. DNA now has a presence in nine countries and includes about 824 fee-earners.
India sees more new law firms as Unum Law, Sarvagya Legal and Kumar & Sardana launch

BY Nimitt Dixit |

India’s National Capital Region continues to see a proliferation of boutique law firms in its legal market, with Unum Law, Sarvagya Legal and Kumar & Sardana Associates being the latest entrants.
Country Garden bondholders in talks with law firm Ashurst about legal options, sources say

BY Reuters |

Some holders of Country Garden (2007.HK) offshore bonds are in talks with law firm Ashurst to form a group to consider options if the Chinese property developer fails to meet debt repayment obligations, two sources familiar with the matter said.
JSA bounces back in Chennai with CLA merger

BY Nimitt Dixit |

Indian law firm J Sagar Associates has rapidly rebuilt its presence in the southern city of Chennai after merging with local M&A advisory firm Commercial Law Advisors.
Japan’s MHM set to become second Big Four firm to open office in Sapporo

BY Mari Iwata |

Japanese law firm Mori Hamada & Matsumoto has plans to open an office in the northern city of Sapporo by the end of October. The new office will be its sixth domestic branch after Tokyo, Osaka, Nagoya, Fukuoka and Takamatsu.
Nishimura enters into association with Philippines’ Sy & Partners

BY Mari Iwata |

Japan’s largest law firm, Nishimura & Asahi, has entered into an association with Sy & Partners in the Philippines in order to closely support Japanese clients making investments in the Southeast Asian country.
Singapore’s Donaldson, Australia’s Meridian in strategic alliance

BY Mari Iwata |

Singaporean law firm Donaldson & Burkinshaw and Sydney-headquartered Meridian Lawyers have announced a strategic alliance to enhance cross-border cooperation in insurance and commercial legal services.