In 2024, Asia’s legal markets remained in flux. On one hand, Singapore stood tall as a neutral arbitration hub, Indonesia’s booming economy beckoned global firms, and India’s legal scene sizzled with talent wars and ambitious expansions. And Saudi Arabia led a Middle Eastern renaissance, shaking up the region with bold reforms.

Hong Kong boutique law firm David Cameron Law Office (DCLO) has made its second partner hire in a month after welcoming corporate lawyer Matthew Love.

Hong Kong law firm CFN Lawyers has hired veteran dispute resolution lawyer Bonita Chan as a partner from Anthony Siu & Co, which operates in association with the PRC’s Jia Yuan Law Office.

Global law firms Debevoise & Plimpton, Kirkland & Ellis, Herbert Smith Freehills and Linklaters are acting for Bermuda-based insurer Resolution Life on its $8.2 billion sale to Japan’s Nippon Life Insurance, the largest overseas acquisition by a Japanese insurer to date.

Mid-tier and regional mainland Chinese law firms are expanding into Hong Kong, driven by cross-border demand and Beijing's global push.

Indonesia's fintech revolution is transforming banking, with startups and traditional lenders driving innovation while navigating regulatory hurdles and global expansion.

In September, the Vietnamese government issued the first draft of a new law on Personal Data Protection (PDPL) for public feedback.

In today's dynamic legal landscape, top attorneys leverage a mix of expertise, communication skills, and client-focused strategies to build and maintain a robust client base.

Southeast Asia's healthcare sector is experiencing a surge in mergers and acquisitions (M&A) activity, with private equity investments significantly influencing the industry's development.

Japanese boutique Tokyo International Law Office (TKI) is set to establish its first overseas outpost with the opening of a Singapore office in January 2025, marking a significant milestone in the rapidly expanding firm's global strategy.