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HK sexual harassment case: Claim dropped against ex-Deacons partner

BY Asian Legal Business《亚洲法律杂志》 |

The Hong Kong District Court has set aside an anonymity order granted to a woman who had accused Stefano Mariani, a former partner and head of tax at Deacons, of sexual harassment.
Luthra absorbs Bengaluru disputes boutique

BY Nimitt Dixit |

Luthra and Luthra Law Offices India has continued its expansion in the southern part of the country after merging with Bengaluru litigation boutique Aishwarya AnanthKumar and Partners.
Malaysia's 1MDB sues PetroSaudi exec, White & Case

BY Reuters |

Malaysia's scandal-hit state fund 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB) has filed a lawsuit against a top PetroSaudi International executive seeking the return of $1.83 billion invested in a joint venture, state news agency Bernama reported on Thursday.
SUBMISSIONS OPEN: ALB SOUTH INDIA TOP 15 IN-HOUSE COUNSELS 2024

BY Asian Legal Business《亚洲法律杂志》 |

Submissions for South India Top 15 In-house Counsels are now open.
SUBMISSIONS OPEN: ALB SOUTH INDIA TOP 15 RISING LAWYERS 2024​ ​

BY Asian Legal Business《亚洲法律杂志》 |

Submissions for South India Top 15 Rising Lawyers are now open.
SUBMISSIONS OPEN: ALB SOUTH INDIA TOP 15 LAW FIRMS 2024

BY Asian Legal Business《亚洲法律杂志》 |

Submissions for South India Top 15 Law Firms are now open.
UPCOMING: ALB Legal Guide to the Greater Bay Area 2025 (EN/ZH)

BY Asian Legal Business《亚洲法律杂志》 |

Asian Legal Business is pleased to announce the release of the ALB Legal Guide to the Greater Bay Area, 2025 edition. The Guide will be available in both Chinese and English and will have one-year shelf life.
Sidley joins ranks of U.S. firms scaling back in China

BY Hu Yangxiaoxiao 胡阳潇潇 |

Chicago-headquartered Sidley Austin will close its office in Shanghai, making it the most recent law firm to scale back its operations in China.
SG: Shook Lin hit by cyberattack, says no evidence of client data theft

BY Nimitt Dixit |

Singapore law firm Shook Lin & Bok was hit by a cyberattack in April and the matter is currently under investigation by local authorities.
Japan’s Atsumi launches antitrust-focused Brussels office

BY Nimitt Dixit |

Japanese law firm Atsumi & Sakai has continued to grow its international capabilities with the opening of an office in Brussels to be led by antitrust partner Etsuko Kameoka, who joined the firm from European Union firm Geradin Partners in March 2023.