Record-breaking 23rd ALB Hong Kong Law Awards celebrates legal excellence

by Nimitt Dixit |

Distinguished Guest of Honor, Mr. Grenville Cross, GBS, SC, delivers opening address

 

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…

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

by Nimitt Dixit |

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.

PRC firms continue HK expansion as Wang Jing & GH opens office

by Charlie Wu 吴卓言 |

Chinese law firm Wang Jing & GH has opened an office in Hong Kong, becoming the latest mainland Chinese legal practice to establish a presence in the Asian financial hub.

Philippines’ DivinaLaw nabs 2 senior energy partners from Puno & Puno

by Mari Iwata |

Philippine law firm DivinaLaw has recruited energy specialists Jose M. Layug, Jr. and Richie Avigale Ramos-Pilares as senior partners from Puno & Puno Law Office.

Dentons deepens ASEAN presence with Philippines combination

by Mari Iwata |

Dentons has announced a combination with the Philippines’ PJS Law, expanding its presence in the Southeast Asian region to six countries.

India to allow entry of foreign firms, lawyers after shock BCI U-turn

by Sachin Dave |

In a surprising move, the Bar Council of India (BCI) has opened the door for foreign law firms and lawyers to practice in India, following years of opposition from domestic firms and lawyers.