Korea’s Shin & Kim gets new head of financial regulatory group
Korean Big Six law firm Shin & Kim has continued the growth of its regulatory focus in 2024 with the addition of Seongkoo Cheong as a partner to lead its financial regulatory practice.
Guantao & Chow expands HK team with SKYS partner duo
PRC law firm Guantao & Chow has strengthened its corporate and intellectual property practice in Hong Kong with the hire of partners Keung Yui Fai and Yen Barry Joseph from HK boutique So Keung Yip & Sin (SKYS). A team of four lawyers joins Keung and Yen.
CAM, Trilegal, W&C act on Prestige Estate’s $595 mln QIP
Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas has advised real estate developer Prestige Estates Projects on its $595 million qualified institutional placement of shares. Trilegal and White & Case advised the lead managers on the deal.
Perkins Coie to Close Beijing Office, Shift Strategic Focus to Shenzhen
Perkins Coie has commenced the process of closing its Beijing office and will shift its strategic focus in China to Shenzhen, the firm confirmed to ALB.
SAM, CAM, Latham act on Ather Energy’s upcoming $536 mln IPO
Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co is advising Indian electric two-wheeler maker Ather Energy on its upcoming $536.2 million initial public offering (45 billion rupees), as more emerging companies than ever before turn to India’s red-hot stock market to raise funds.
CAM continues rapid expansion with NDA private equity co-head
Ratnadeep Roychowdhury, co-head of Nishith Desai Associates’ private equity and sovereign wealth funds group has moved to Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas, making him the second NDA practice head to move to CAM in a week.
ALB CONVERSATIONS: Lynette Ooi, Head of Legal, APAC & MEA, Paypal
Lynette Ooi, head of legal, APAC & MEA, at PayPal, talks about effective GCs' ability to balance strategic and detailed thinking, the need for adaptable lawyers in today's dynamic legal landscape, and the importance of finding one's purpose when designing a legal career.
COVER: Innovation Unleashed
It has been barely a year since generative artificial intelligence (Gen AI) entered the mainstream, and since then, it has swiftly and comprehensively captured the imaginations of business leaders and the public like no other emerging technology till date. Companies realise that if they don’t get on board now, they risk getting left behind.
RANKINGS: ALB Indonesia Rising Stars 2024
In its annual feature, Asian Legal Business celebrates the next generation of legal talent in Indonesia. These high-performing lawyers are not only delivering impressive results but also winning rave reviews from satisfied clients. The list is in alphabetical order and some lawyers have been profiled.
SUBMISSIONS OPEN: ALB INDIA TOP INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY BOUTIQUE FIRMS 2024
India's IP boutique law firms offer specialized expertise at lower costs, attracting clients seeking targeted IP solutions. Many excel in their niche, providing agile counsel for startups, SMEs, and MNCs.