5 ASIAN LEGAL BUSINESS – JULY 2024 WWW.LEGALBUSINESSONLINE.COM BRI EFS to ensure that they understand the significance and delicacy of the issues. The next generation of leaders is expected to uphold and build upon our firm’s culture, vision, and values. To achieve this, it is crucial that these principles are clearly and consistently communicated to them. We will observe and ensure that our shared values are reflected in their behaviour and decisions. Given the time and dedication required for leadership development, we aim to begin this process early. Despite our busy legal practice, the continued success of the firm would depend on our investment in developing our future leaders. AHMAD LUTFI ABDULL MUTALIP, managing partner, Azmi & Associates At Azmi & Associates, we recognise the critical importance of formal succession planning in ensuring the firm’s sustained success and stability. Our robust succession planning process is meticulously designed to identify and cultivate the next generation of leaders, management committees, and rainmakers. We begin with a comprehensive evaluation of our current talent pool, assessing individuals based on their performance, potential, and alignment with the firm’s core values. This rigorous assessment enables us to identify high-potential candidates with the capacity for future leadership roles. Our progression pathway includes clearly defined stages: From pupillage programs to associates, managing associates, senior associates, and ultimately, partners. For those identified as highpotential candidates, we develop tailored growth plans focused on enhancing their leadership capabilities, technical expertise, and business acumen. This development includes mentoring, coaching, and practical leadership experiences. We emphasise continuous professional development, encouraging participation in local and international advanced training programs and industry conferences to stay abreast of the latest legal trends and practices. Our Governance Committee plays a pivotal role in the succession planning process, actively engaging in talent review sessions and succession discussions during its monthly meetings. This collaborative approach ensures a diverse and dynamic pipeline of future leaders ready to assume key roles as needed. Through these structured and proactive measures, Azmi & Associates is committed to fostering a culture of excellence and sustainability. By investing in our people, we ensure our ongoing growth and success, securing the firm’s legacy for generations to come. AHMAD LUTFI ABDULL MUTALIP Image: Dragon Images/Shutterstock.com Beijing-headquartered Grandall Law Firm and Malaysian law firm Richard Wee Chambers (RWC) have entered into a collaboration agreement. Following the signing of the agreement, the Chinese-language trade name of the Malaysian firm will change to “国浩律师（马来西亚）事务所” but retain its English name as “Richard Wee Chambers - A Member of Grandall Law Firm,” said a statement from the PRC outfit. This marks 36th branch globally for Grandall, which was founded in 1998. The Malaysian team now has 12 senior lawyers focusing on areas such as technology, telecommunications, new energy, green projects, semiconductors, logistics and property management. RWC was founded in 2019 in Kuala Lumpur by Richard Wee. It is known for expertise in sports and esports, technology, environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues, labour, real estate, and e-commerce law. And earlier this year, corporate lawyer and Grandall partner Will Fung joined RWC as a principal partner after being among the first batch of foreign legal counsels registered with the Beijing Municipal Bureau of Justice. Fung, who joined Grandall’s Beijing office in 2007, has practiced as an international counsel assisting clients globally, primarily in corporate mergers and acquisitions, the statement said. His previous employers include Malaysia’s Shook Lin & Bok and Arthur Wang Lian & Partners. Another RWC partner, Kee Shao Yee, is also a foreign counsel at Grandall. She had earlier worked at ZICOLaw. “The collaboration brings together the expertise and resources of both sides and marks another solid step in the firm’s international development,” Grandall said. CHINA’S GRANDALL LAW FIRM, MALAYSIAN LAW FIRM RWC ENTER INTO COLLABORATION
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