Asian Legal Business《亚洲法律杂志》 | Asian Legal Business

Freshies counsel joins Simmons as HK regulatory head

BY Asian Legal Business《亚洲法律杂志》 | 12 Jul 24

UK law firm Simmons & Simmons has announced the appointment of Kenneth Hui as its regulatory head for Hong Kong and Greater China. He was most recently a counsel at Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer.

SG: K&L Gates poaches 2 corporate partners from DLA

BY Asian Legal Business《亚洲法律杂志》 | 12 Jul 24

K&L Gates Straits Law, the Singapore office of U.S. law firm K&L Gates, has strengthened its corporate capabilities in Singapore with the addition of partners David Kuo and Meraj Noor from rival DLA Piper.

Japan’s Atsumi launches SE Asia presence with HCMC office

BY Asian Legal Business《亚洲法律杂志》 | 10 Jul 24

Japanese law firm Atsumi & Sakai has announced the opening of its first Southeast Asian office in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, as it seeks to expand its presence in the region's growing market.

CMS boosts HK funds practice with hire from Mayer Brown

BY Asian Legal Business《亚洲法律杂志》 | 09 Jul 24

Anglo-German law firm CMS has strengthened its funds offering in Asia with the appointment of Paul Moloney as a partner in its Hong Kong office from Mayer Brown.

HK: Ex-Gall disputes partner joins Facey as practice head

BY Asian Legal Business《亚洲法律杂志》 | 08 Jul 24

Hong Kong law firm Facey & Associates has hired Nick Dealy as a partner and head of its commercial litigation and dispute resolution practice.

Indonesia’s AVYA hires new partner to lead innovation, tech practice

BY Asian Legal Business《亚洲法律杂志》 | 05 Jul 24

Indonesian boutique AVYA Law Firm has hired Dessy Tampi as a new partner to lead its Innovation & Technology Practice Group.

SG boutique Joyce A Tan gets two new directors

BY Asian Legal Business《亚洲法律杂志》 | 04 Jul 24

Singapore law firm Joyce A Tan & Partners has announced the appointment of two new directors, Wendy Lee and Frederick Tay, strengthening its corporate offerings.

ALB India Top PE/VC Boutique Firms 2024

BY Asian Legal Business《亚洲法律杂志》 | 04 Jul 24

Emerging as pivotal players in India’s vibrant investment landscape, boutique private equity and venture capital law firms are gaining recognition for their significant role. These firms provide essential legal services and strategic counsel, supporting both investors and start-ups. Their expertise fosters innovation and economic growth, ensuring India remains a prominent force within the global start-up ecosystem.

Addleshaws grows SG office further with Reed Smith hire

BY Asian Legal Business《亚洲法律杂志》 | 04 Jul 24

UK law firm Addleshaw Goddard has added its second lateral partner in Singapore in a matter of weeks after hiring corporate expert Matt Gorman from Reed Smith.

ALB Conversations: Anom Sedayu, Vice-President Legal, PT ASDP Indonesia Ferry

BY Asian Legal Business《亚洲法律杂志》 | 01 Jul 24

Anom Sedayu, Vice-President Legal at PT ASDP Indonesia Ferry (Persero), talks about how risk is not limited to just legal risk, why general counsel need to be more sensitive to their company's day-to-day operations, and what trend will have the biggest impact on in-house roles going forward.