Philippines: Four SRM&O senior partners set up boutique KMAPS Law
(L-R) Rafael Khan, Carla Santamaria-Seña, Cheryl Ann Peña and Rommel Mercado
Four senior partners from Siguion Reyna Montecillo & Ongsiako, one of the Philippines’ oldest law firms, have branched out to set up their own boutique law firm as growing foreign direct investment and a liberalised regulatory landscape bring more legal work to…
Record-breaking 23rd ALB Hong Kong Law Awards celebrates legal excellence
Hong Kong's finest legal minds converged at the JW Marriott on Sept. 13 for the 23rd Annual ALB Hong Kong Law Awards. This glittering gala, a highlight of the city's legal calendar, transformed into a powerhouse of networking as over 350 elite professionals from more than 100 law firms and 60 in-house legal teams gathered to celebrate excellence and innovation in the field.
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.
Singapore’s WongP inks deal with AI startup Harvey
Singapore Big Four law firm WongPartnership says it has become the first in Southeast Asia to partner with Harvey, a legal artificial intelligence platform, to implement its generative AI solutions.
Reed Smith latest U.S. firm to scale back in China
Pittsburgh-founded Reed Smith is planning to close its Beijing office, becoming the latest major U.S. law firm to shrink its footprint in China. It will leave the firm with just one branch on the mainland, in Shanghai.
UK's Hill Dickinson forms strategic alliance with Singapore law firm PDLegal
UK-headquartered Hill Dickinson has entered into a formal law alliance (FLA) with PDLegal, a law firm based in Singapore, to expand its legal offerings in the region.
ALB joins hands with Tiantai for inaugural overseas forum in Jakarta
On July 9, ALB, in partnership with China Tiantai Law Firm, successfully hosted the ALB & Tiantai Forum 2024: Indonesia Investment Landscape - Legal and Regulatory Updates at the Ritz-Carlton Hotel in Jakarta.
[Video] ALB Conversations: 5 Questions with Kyu Chul Lee, DR & AJU
Kyu Chul Lee, managing partner of Korea’s DR &AJU, sheds light on his management philosophy and strategy for the firm’s growth. He also recounts some of the highlights from his time in charge and the motto he lives by.
Call For Submissions: ALB Asia's Top 15 TMT 2022 Lawyers
We are now accepting submissions for the 2022 ALB Asia’s Top 15 TMT Lawyers. In the recent years, the rapid development of Technology, Media and Telecom (TMT) industries transformed the way we do business, thus fast - tracking Asia’s economic growth.
Haldanes affirms strength in matrimonial and family law with award win [Brought to you by Haldanes]
In September 2021, Haldanes was named Matrimonial and Family Law Firm of the Year at the 20th annual ALB Hong Kong Law Awards, solidifying its position as a leading firm in this area.