16 Asian Legal Business | October 2024 ALB Asia 40 Under 40 2024 Idemia Group. She has also guided KB Kookmin Bank in financing the northern Seoul Station area development, which involves constructing a 38-story complex featuring a hotel, exhibition center, and shopping mall. Jung’s advisory expertise extends to significant international projects, including loan investments in FPSO Agogo in Angola and a biomass power plant in the U.K. Additionally, she has advised major banks on compliance matters, including anti-money laundering practices and sanction risk assessments. Her comprehensive understanding of the evolving financial landscape ensures that her clients adhere to the highest standards while successfully navigating complex transactions and regulatory requirements. Kong Man Er 39, director, dispute resolution, Drew & Napier Kong Man Er is a highly experienced director in Drew & Napier’s dispute resolution practice, based in Singapore. With more than 13 years of legal experience, she has carved out a niche in handling complex and highstakes disputes. Appointed as an Equity Director in 2021, Kong regularly represents shareholders in multimillion-dollar disputes, focusing on shareholder and company disputes. Her work spans both the Singapore Courts and confidential international arbitration proceedings. Notably, Kong successfully acted in the landmark case of Bloomberry Resorts and Hotels Inc v Global Gaming Philippines, where she defended against applications to set aside and resist enforcement of awards totaling around US$300 million. The case, which raised significant legal questions about the powers of arbitral tribunals, is a testament to her expertise in international arbitration. Her track record includes successfully striking out multi-million-dollar claims, such as those brought by a foreign joint venture partner against a Singapore-listed company, and defending an international bank in claims related to foreign exchange derivative transactions. She also successfully represented a Senegalese company in a jurisdictional challenge before the Singapore Court of Appeal and defended a global investment bank in a complex S$20 million dispute. Kong’s extensive experience is further highlighted by her involvement in major cases, including representing SMRT Trains Ltd in a national inquiry and acting for a leading sports management company in an ICC arbitration. Her earlier roles as a Justices’ Law Clerk and Assistant Registrar of the Supreme Court of Singapore further underscore her legal acumen. Narada Kumara 34, managing partner, Tamba & Kumara Law Offices (T&K) Narada Kumara, managing partner at Tamba & Kumara Law Offices (T&K), is a prominent figure in the legal sector, with expertise spanning dispute resolution, restructuring and insolvency, banking and finance, mining and natural resources, and construction and real estate. With over 12 years of experience, he has successfully represented a wide range of clients, including multinational corporations, financial institutions, and individuals. Since co-founding T&K in 2022, Narada has attracted high-profile clients across various industries. As a qualified administrator and trustee in bankruptcy, he is wellpositioned to expand his involvement in cross-border restructuring and insolvency matters. He also has experience being appointed as Indonesian law counsel in international arbitration matters as well as Indonesian law expert for international arbitration proceedings. Beyond his legal practice, Narada is dedicated to nurturing the next generation of Indonesian lawyers and actively participates in pro bono initiatives to support the broader community. Narada’s expertise has been recognised by his peers. He has been invited to speak at industry events and has been involved in various pro bono initiatives to support the community. Building upon this strong foundation, Narada has continued to impress at T&K. In just one year, the firm has garnered significant recognition from ALB and other prominent legal publications. These accolades include ALB Indonesia Firm to Watch 2023, and finalist for “Rising Star Full-Service Law Firm of the Year”. Most notably, several of T&K’s practice areas have already been ranked as Elite (tier) I, II, and III, demonstrating the firm’s rapid ascent in the legal landscape. Gabriel Li 34, VP Legal, Kredivo Group Gabriel Li, a seasoned corporate lawyer, serves as VP Legal at Kredivo Group, a leading fintech unicorn in Southeast Asia. At Kredivo Group, Li leads the international legal function, managing a wide array of complex groundbreaking transactions and ensuring compliance across more than six jurisdictions. His expertise in venture capital and private equity law has earned him recognition as the youngest recipient of the Singapore Business Review’s under 40 legal luminaries award in 2022.
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