U.S. law firm Jones Day has hired Parveet Singh Gandoak as a partner in its corporate practice in Singapore from King & Spalding.

Anna Quah, vice-president, legal, Asia-Pacific at UPS, talks about how she became “general counsel by accident,” why opening her inbox sometimes feels like opening a box of chocolates, and why those considering a career in law need to ensure they enjoy the taste of coffee.

Virtus Law, UK law firm Stephenson Harwood's Singapore alliance firm, has hired corporate lawyer Eunice Yao as a partner from Dentons Rodyk & Davidson.

Saraf and Partners has hired a third partner in August with the addition of Adil Ladha to its corporate practice in Mumbai. Ladha was previously a counsel at Quillon Partners.

In an age characterised by transformative technology and economic challenges, general counsel are required to achieve greater results with limited resources. Corporate legal leaders share with ALB their strategies for maintaining attention to intricate budgetary details while ensuring they continue to contribute value to the organisation.

Chinese law firm Wang Jing & GH has opened an office in Hong Kong, becoming the latest mainland Chinese legal practice to establish a presence in the Asian financial hub.

Jakarta-headquartered GHP Law Firm has appointed Lavie Daramarezkya as a new partner.

Devina A Sormin, head counsel at Indonesia’s AC Ventures, talks about why her purpose is to ensure her team can achieve more collectively than any single individual could alone, how legal professionals can adapt to the increasing focus on sustainability and impact investment, and what single element can lay the groundwork for organisational success and employee satisfaction.

Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas (CAM) continues its strategic growth in GIFT City with the addition of a general corporate and transactions team from Krishnamurthy & Co (K Law), led by partner Alok Sonker.

Han Kun Law Office has added corporate partner Chuo Ming Leong along with his team, Low Shan You, Chow Su Rin, and Lanabel Teo, in its Singapore office.