Morgan Lewis to close recently established Shenzhen office
Morgan, Lewis & Bockius has confirmed to ALB that it will close its Shenzhen office, which was launched in June 2023.
The announcement makes it the second international law firm to shutter a China office in 2025,…
Corporate, trade and tax boutique Anagata Law Firm launches in Indonesia
Indonesia’s rapidly proliferating legal market has a new entrant as tax and trade attorney Riza Buditomo leaves the partnership at Armand Yapsunto Muharamsyah & Partners (AYMP) to launch Anagata Law Firm, which will focus on corporate, commercial, trade and tax work.
Oon & Bazul partner trio depart to set up SG disputes boutique
Three partners of Singapore’s Oon & Bazul, led by former commercial arbitration head Suresh Divyanathan, have left the firm to set up a new disputes-focused law firm called Dauntless Law Chambers.
SG: Helmsman launches IP, TMT practices with ex-Lee & Lee partner
Singapore-based law firm Helmsman has launched new intellectual property (IP) and technology, media and telecommunications (TMT) practice groups with the appointment of Basil Lee as associate director.
Japan’s Miura to continue expansion with new Bangkok office
Japanese law firm Miura & Partners has announced plans to open a new office in Bangkok, Thailand, in March 2025, marking its latest move in an aggressive global expansion strategy.
PRC firm DeHeng continues regional expansion, ties up with Indonesia’s ARKO
Beijing-headquartered law firm DeHeng has entered into an alliance with Indonesian law firm ARKO Law to launch a joint legal offering in the country that aims to assist the increasing number of Chinese businesses entering Southeast Asia’s largest economy.
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Malaysia's Richard Wee Chambers grows following dual mergers
Malaysian law firm Richard Wee Chambers (RWC), a member of the PRC’s Grandall Law Firm, has announced its merger with two local firms, significantly expanding its presence and expertise in the country.
HKIAC opens 2nd mainland rep office in Beijing
The Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre (HKIAC) has officially opened its Beijing Representative Office, becoming the first offshore arbitration institution to establish a presence in the Chinese capital.
Milbank becomes 2nd U.S. law firm to shutter mainland office in a week
U.S. law firm Milbank has confirmed to ALB that it will close its Beijing office, which has been operating for 18 years. This makes it the second top-tier U.S. law firm, after Paul, Weiss, to announce its intention to call time on its mainland operations this week.