17 ASIAN LEGAL BUSINESS – JULY 2024 WWW.LEGALBUSINESSONLINE.COM COVER STORY confiscations and public apologies from infringing parties. Clients commend Justi for his extensive experience and commercial acumen, stating, “Justi has many years of experience. He can solve legal problems from a commercial point of view.” They also praise his leadership qualities, noting, “Justi is a good leader, he inspires and can instill a sense of belonging and sense of business to his employees.” Furthermore, they highlight his commitment to continuous improvement, noting, “Justi genuinely never stops willing to learn. He constantly keeps up to date with the latest legal developments, including those involving advanced technology such as AI and crypto asset.” James Kwan partner, Hogan Lovells James Kwan is a highly respected international arbitration partner at Hogan Lovells in Hong Kong, specializing in technology, private equity, energy, and life sciences disputes. As a solicitor advocate with Higher Rights of Audience, Kwan is well-qualified to represent clients before arbitral tribunals and the Hong Kong courts. He plays a pivotal role in leading Hogan Lovells’ Greater China international arbitration practice and is a key member of the firm’s international arbitration leadership team. In addition to sitting as an arbitrator in HKIAC, ICC, DIAC, and ad hoc cases, he has also deputized as a District Judge and Master of the High Court in Hong Kong. Kwan’s expertise and contributions to the field have earned widespread recognition. He is acknowledged as a leading figure in international arbitration by major legal directories, solidifying his reputation as an authority in the field. He received recognition in the 2024 edition of Who’s Who Legal (WWL) for his expertise in arbitration and was also included in a prestigious arbitration powerlist focused on the Hong Kong region. Clients commend Kwan for his “excellent advocacy skills, well-prepared, clear and articulate submissions, and strong legal knowledge,” noting his “attention to detail and constructive suggestions.” As an advocate, arbitrators have commented that his “written submissions are clear and precise to the point, easy to follow and above all his knowledge in the subject matter is without his strongest strength” and “his advocacy is excellent, and he does make difficult areas of the law seem easy to grasp.” Kwan recently graduated with an Executive MBA at Kellogg-HKUST. German Q. Lichauco II senior partner, Siguion Reyna Montecillo & Ongsiako German Q. Lichauco II, a senior partner at Siguion Reyna Montecillo & Ongsiako Law Office (SRMO) in Philippines, specializes in litigation, construction, and commercial arbitration. With over 30 years of legal experience, he has handled a diverse range of cases, including highprofile litigation and complex arbitration matters. Atty. Lichauco’s expertise extends to corporate governance, business torts, and contractual controversies. In the past year, Atty. Lichauco has continued to play a pivotal role at SRMO and has also served as the former corporate secretary for various prominent entities, including Hereaus Electronic Materials Philippines, Casa Cebuana, Cebu Figueroa Estate Corporation, and others. His extensive corporate governance experience includes positions such as former Chief Compliance Officer and current Corporate Secretary at Medical Doctors, as well as directorships in companies like Sharp Philippines Corporation and Soho Central Condominium. Recently appointed as an Independent Director of Maharlika Investment Corporation (MIC), Atty. Lichauco oversees the governance of the Philippines’ sovereign wealth and national development fund, the Maharlika Funds. This appointment underscores his influential role in both legal practice and corporate governance in the Philippines. Atty. Lichauco approaches problems with cutting-edge, out-of-the-box Bobby C. Manurung Altruist Lawyers, Indonesia Gauhar Mirza Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas, India Mulyadi Nurjadin Sumono Mulyadi & Partners, Indonesia Danny Ong Setia Law, Singapore Rapinnart Prongsiriwattana Weerawong, Chinnavat & Partners, Thailand Afriyan Rachmad Nusantara DFDL Partnership, Indonesia Mahesh Rai Drew & Napier, Singapore Pisut Rakwong Pisut & Partners, Thailand Somphob Rodboon ILAWASIA, Thailand Wincen Santoso Santoso, Martinus & Muliawan Advocates, Indonesia Jaikanth Shankar Davinder Singh Chambers, Singapore Sanjeev Sharma Saraf and Partners, India Timoty Ezra Simanjuntak S&P Law Office, Indonesia Melati Siregar UMBRA, Indonesia Dan Tan Dan Tan Law, Singapore
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