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Dentons expands HK disputes team with NRF trio
Global law firm Dentons has strengthened its litigation and arbitration practice in Hong Kong after hiring three lawyers from Norton Rose Fulbright, namely partner Alfred Wu, senior consultant Philip Nunn, and senior associate Muriel Cheng.
HSF continues private capital growth in HK with hire of ex-W&C partner
Global law firm Herbert Smith Freehills has continued the expansion of its Asian private capital practice with the addition of former White & Case partner Anthony Vassey in Hong Kong.
RANKINGS: ALB India Super 50 Lawyers 2024
Continuing its tradition, ALB features leading private practitioners in India known for their outstanding client service. These lawyers were chosen based on direct client recommendations to ALB, showcasing their dedication to client needs and exceptional legal expertise.
Namma Lawyers: How Bangalore Has Grown Into a Thriving Legal Hub
Bengaluru's explosive tech scene, startup ecosystem, and craft beer culture have spawned a new breed of specialised lawyers, transforming the once-sleepy city into one of India's most dynamic legal markets.
FORUM: Collective Advantage
Collaboration is the most powerful driver of client institutionalisation. According to Thomson Reuters’ research, clients who identify collaborative teams within an outside law firm spend an average of 56 percent of their budget at that firm — more than twice the average share of spend received by the firms that clients use the most.
EXPLAINER: Unpacking the GIFT City Remittance Regime
The Reserve Bank of India has recently expanded the scope of remittances to International Financial Services Centres (IFSCs), permitting Indian residents to open foreign currency accounts in the country’s first IFSC, Gujarat International Finance Tec-City, also known as GIFT City.
Q&A: Beyond the Boundary: How Law Is Influencing Sports Governance
Nandan Kamath is a sports lawyer and the founder of LawNK, a law firm based in Bengaluru specialising in sports, technology, and media law, representing a diverse clientele that includes national and international sports federations, leagues, teams, sponsors, and athletes.
UPCOMING: ALB China Outbound Investment Guide 2025
Asian Legal Business is proud to introduce the inaugural edition of its China Outbound Investment Guide. The Guide will be published in Chinese and English and is intended to have a one-year shelf life.
Withers bolsters Asia real estate offering with lateral, promotion
International law firm Withers has bolstered its real estate practice in Asia with the addition of a two-lawyer team in Singapore from Shook Lin & Bok, led by partner Chau Hwei Lee, and the promotion of Akinari Nakano to partner in Tokyo.
STB, S&C, Freshies act on $8 bln cross-border AC assets deal
Sullivan & Cromwell has advised German engineering group Robert Bosch on its $8 billion agreement to acquire the residential ventilation businesses of Johnson Controls and Japanese group Hitachi.