2 Asian Legal Business | November 2024 From the editor Head of Legal Media Business, Asia & Emerging Markets Amantha Chia amantha.chia@thomsonreuters.com Managing Editor Ranajit Dam ranajit.dam@thomsonreuters.com Asia Journalist Sarah Wong sarah.wong@thomsonreuters.com Asia Writer Nimitt Dixit nimitt.dixit@thomsonreuters.com Rankings & Special Projects Editor Wang Bingqing bingqing.wang@thomsonreuters.com Copy & Web Editor Rowena Muniz rowena.muniz@thomsonreuters.com Senior Designer John Agra john.agra@thomsonreuters.com Traffic/Circulation Manager Rozidah Jambari rozidah.jambari@thomsonreuters.com Sales Managers Hiroshi Kaneko Japan, Korea (81) 3 4520 1192 hiroshi.kaneko@thomsonreuters.com Jonathan Yap Indonesia, Singapore (65) 6973 8914 jonathan.yap@thomsonreuters.com Romulus Tham Southeast Asia (65) 6973 8248 romulus.tham@thomsonreuters.com Simon Wan Hong Kong (852) 3462 7730 simon.wan@thomsonsreuters.com Steffi Yang South and West China (86) 010 5669 2041 qifan.yang@thomsonreuters.com Steven Zhao China Key Accounts (86) 10 6627 1360 s.zhao@thomsonreuters.com Yvonne Cheung China Key Accounts, Hong Kong and Korea (852) 2847 2003 yvonne.cheung@thomsonreuters.com Senior Events Manager Julian Chiew julian.chiew@thomsonreuters.com Senior Events Manager, Awards Tracy Li tracy.li@thomsonreuters.com Growth amidst uncertainty In an era marked by geopolitical uncertainty and economic volatility, the legal landscape in Asia is evolving at an unprecedented pace. Our November issue’s cover story, featuring the Asia Top 50 Largest Law Firms and the Fast 30 list of fastest-growing firms, comes at a crucial time when size and scale have become more important than ever before. As global tensions rise and economic challenges persist, clients are increasingly seeking legal partners with the breadth and depth to navigate complex, cross-border issues. The largest law firms in Asia have positioned themselves to meet these demands, leveraging their extensive resources, diverse expertise, and far-reaching networks to provide comprehensive solutions to intricate legal problems. However, size alone is not the only indicator of success in today’s legal market. Our Fast 30 list showcases firms that have demonstrated remarkable growth, often through strategic specialisation or innovative business models. These agile players are proving that adaptability and targeted expertise can be just as valuable as sheer size in capturing market share and client trust. The interplay between large, established firms and fast-growing challengers is reshaping the Asian legal sector. This dynamic is driving innovation, fostering healthy competition, and ultimately benefiting clients who now have a wider array of options to choose from when seeking legal counsel. As we delve into the stories behind these rankings, we explore how firms are balancing the need for scale with the imperative to remain nimble in a rapidly changing environment. We examine strategies for sustainable growth, the impact of technology on firm operations, and the evolving expectations of clients in different Asian jurisdictions. In times of uncertainty, the legal profession plays a critical role in providing stability and guidance. The firms featured in our Top 50 and Fast 30 lists are at the forefront of this mission, equipped to handle the complexities of modern legal challenges while adapting to the everchanging needs of their clients. Ranajit Dam Managing Editor, Asian Legal Business, Thomson Reuters Asian Legal Business is available by subscription. Please visit www.legalbusinessonline.com for details. Asian Legal Business has an audited average circulation of 11,402 as of 30 September 2016.Copyright is reserved throughout. No part of this publication can be reproduced in whole or part without the express permission of the editor. Contributions are invited, but copies of work should be kept, as Asian Legal Business can accept no responsibility for loss. MCI (P) 004/02/2024 ISSN 0219 – 6875 KDN PPS 1867/10/2015(025605) Thomson Reuters Alice @ Mediapolis, 29 Media Circle, #09-05, Singapore 138565 / T (65) 6775 5088 10/F, Cityplaza 3, Taikoo Shing, Hong Kong / T (852) 3762 3269 www.thomsonreuters.com
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