UK law firm Trowers & Hamlins has applied to open an office in Singapore, which, if approved, will be the firm’s second in Southeast Asia. The firm is also eyeing a collaboration with local dispute resolution boutique Braddell Brothers.

ALB’s Firms To Watch 2015 list celebrates 10 law firms that may be small in size but are certainly big in potential. The list has been compiled taking into account submissions from the firms themselves, along with market feedback and ALB’s own insight into Asia’s legal industry.

Bird & Bird has brought former Braddell Brothers employment partner Seow Hui Goh on board at its Singapore office.