Against a dynamic and rapidly evolving business landscape, dealmaking in Asia in the current year has been marked by resilience, innovation, and a strategic response to the challenges presented by the lingering effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. The region has continued to play a pivotal role in the global economy, with transaction lawyers navigating a complex terrain of geopolitical shifts and regulatory developments.
In this edition’s section dedicated to “Dealmakers of Asia 2023, we’d be delighted to showcase lawyers who have particularly stood out as top dealmakers this year. These legal trailblazers have demonstrated exceptional adaptability and strategic foresight in navigating the complexities of the current economic realm. The surge in cross-border deals, particularly in the technology, media and telecommunications (TMT) sector, project finance, and foreign direct investment (FDI), underscores the dynamic nature of dealmaking in Asia. Businesses are strategically positioning themselves to capitalize on growth opportunities and overcome challenges posed by the lingering effects of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Fueled by the three-year epidemic, certain enterprises are encountering difficulties in adhering to their commitments regarding the listing timetable. Simultaneously, investment institutions face pressures related to fund maturity and potential disputes with portfolio companies. In response to these challenges, dealmakers are strategically engaging dispute resolution teams to seek advice and assist clients in achieving their negotiation goals. These dynamics underscore the adaptability and strategic foresight of dealmakers in navigating a landscape affected by external pressures, ensuring that businesses can overcome hurdles and continue to thrive in the evolving market conditions.
ALB ASIA DEALMAKERS 2023 |
Adity Chaudhury Leena Chacko Madhu Rewari Madhurima Mukherjee Shruti Kanodia Sonali Mahapatra Stephanie Naaman Zia J. Mody |
Asa Shinkawa Benita Yu Effie Vasilopoulos Jasmine Chiu Julia Charlton Priscilla Lee Saeko Inaba Shirley Fu Stephanie Tang |
Fransisca S.H. Hoang Nguyen Ha Quyen Kanya Satwika Melissa Butarbutar Miriam Andreta Renu Menon Sandy Foo Stephanie Keen |
Wu Gang Jianjun Xu Shoushuang Li Wei Gao Charles Li Xiaodong Zheng Wei Bai Jiang (Joe) Chen Mulong Gong George Niu Piao Yu Furong Deng |
Hang Wang Tim Wang Ulrike Glueck Ning Zhang Greg Liu Kangyi Lui Gwen Wong Charles Ching Alex Zhang Dan Ouyang |
Alex Au Betty Yap Ching-Yang Lin David Bulley Liu Fang Judie Ng Shortell Li He Marcia Ellis Ning Zhang Shu Du Will Cai |
Anindya Ghosh Ashwath Rau Damini Bhalla Hemang Parekh Iqbal Khan Krishnava Dutt Mohit Saraf Natasha Mahajan Nusrat Hassan Rahul Gulati Sidharrth Shankar Subashini Radhakrishnan |
Andre Rahadian Antonius Alexander Tigor Dewi Savitri Reni Emir Nurmansyah Frederick Simanjuntak Imran Muntaz Iqbal Darmawan Jennifer B. Tumbuan Ken Prasadtyo Luky I. Walalangi Pramudya A. Oktavinanda Rizaldy Tauhid Tunggul P. Utomo Willy Yozua Makes |
Hiroshi Uchima Ian S. Scott Keiji Hatano Kenji Taneda Masahiko Ishida Soichiro Fujiwara Soichiro Fujiwara Tong Yu Tsuyoshi Imai |
H. Young Shin Ho Joon Moon Hyunchul An Iksoo Kim Jae Young Chang Jaewoo Lee Jin Kook Lee Ki Man Park Wan Suk Kim |
Charlie Wilson Emir Nurmansyah Evelyn Wee Jonathan Olier Kah Chin Chu Masato Yamanaka Phong Tran Rajeev Duggal Supasit Boonsanong Steven Lo |