New law firm Broadfield launches Hong Kong office with Sidley trio
International law firm Broadfield, which was set up in July last year, has established an office in Hong Kong after hiring three lawyers from Sidley Austin, led by Effie Vasilopoulos, who headed the APAC investment funds group at the latter firm.
Indonesia’s Sarvasūkṣma hires M&A partner from White & Case affiliate
Indonesian law firm Sarvasūkṣma has hired Rika Rusman as a corporate and M&A partner from Witara Cakra Advocates (WCA), White & Case's local association firm.
Energy, infra boutique Trinity International opens SG office
Trinity International, a specialist law firm focused on energy and infrastructure projects in emerging markets, has launched a Singapore office as part of its Asian expansion strategy.
SG’s Sreenivasan Chambers doubles strength with 5-strong team led by K&L partner
Singapore disputes and advisory boutique Sreenivasan Chambers, launched last August by former K&L Gates Straits Law managing partner Sreenivasan Narayan SC, has deepened its disputes bench with the addition of five attorneys.
CAM, Trilegal, Khaitan, IndusLaw act on HUL’s $350 mln Minimalist deal
In the first big M&A deal in India this year, leading firm Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas has guided FMCG major Hindustan Unilever (HUL) on its acquisition of 90.5 percent stake in Jaipur-based skincare startup Minimalist for close to $350 million (29.5 billion rupees).
HK: ‘Three good friends’ found new firm to partner with China’s Yingke
Hui Doe & Sum Law Firm, a Hong Kong-based practice, is set to enter into a formal association with Yingke Law Firm, China's largest law firm by headcount, pending approval from the Law Society of Hong Kong.
SG: Drew disputes heavy-hitter launches own venture
Siraj Omar SC, former co-head of dispute resolution at Big Four firm Drew & Napier, has launched his own law firm specialising in commercial dispute resolution, marking a significant departure from one of Singapore's oldest law practices.
7 international, Indian firms act on Kedaara Capital’s $350 mln U.S. bet
Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld, Quillon Partners, and Kelley Drye & Warren have advised Indian private equity firm Kedaara Capital on its maiden bet in the data analytics and AI solutions market, committing $350 million strategic investment to San Jose, California-based Impetus Technologies.
Japan’s Miura & Partners expands presence to Malaysia with alliance
Japanese law firm Miura & Partners has continued its expansion within Southeast Asia after announcing that it will enter into a strategic alliance with Malaysian law firm Donovan & Ho.
SAM, Latham guide Hexaware’s upcoming $1.2 bln India IPO
Indian law firm Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co has been mandated to assist Hexaware Technologies, an AI-focused tech company backed by Carlyle Group, on its upcoming initial public offering (IPO) in India, which is expected to raise $1.2 billion.
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ALB Asia's Fastest Growing Firms: One Asia Lawyers Group
One Asia Lawyers Group has been recognised by Asian Legal Business as one of Asia’s fastest-growing firms this year. In this interview with ALB, OAL Managing Partner Tetsuo Kurita shares some of his firm's growth highlights and development
Kingfisher ALB Hong Kong Law Awards: Hear From Our Partners
After two years of virtual events, the Kingfisher ALB Hong Kong Law Awards 2022 made an epic in-person comeback on Sept. 9, bringing around 200 legal professionals and leaders together for the prestigious celebration held concurrently at the
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The 21st Kingfisher ALB Hong Kong Law Awards 2022, the first in-person awards in Hong Kong in two years, was a one-of-a-kind celebration, being held simultaneously at two locations that were connected by a livestream. Awards were given out in 47
Introducing the new Asian Legal Business website
Watch this video and hear from Amantha Chia, Head of Legal Media Group at Thomson Reuters, as she offers an overview of the upgraded ALB website and its new features.
ALB Conversations: Geopolitical Risks and Corporate Japan (EN/JA)
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ALB Conversations: 5 Questions with Kyu Chul Lee, DR & AJU
Kyu Chul Lee, managing partner of Korea’s DR &AJU, sheds light on his management philosophy and strategy for the firm’s growth. He also recounts some of the highlights from his time in charge and the motto he lives.
Why Hong Kong IPOs continue to rise
Vincent Wang, Partner at Paul Hastings weighs in on Hong Kong’s capital markets trends.
Charles Russell Speechlys: The pandemic is changing private wealth priorities
Charles Russell Speechlys unpacks how the global COVID-19 pandemic has turned private wealth on its head, why Hong Kong work in this space is booming, and what will keep lawyers busy in the coming month.
ALB Conversations: The Impact of COVID-19 on Offshore Disputes
Jeremy Lightfoot, head of Carey Olsen’s dispute resolution and litigation practice in Hong Kong, discusses how the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted offshore disputes, and offers predictions and insights for what is ahead.
18th Practical Law ALB Hong Kong In-House Legal Summit
The 18th Practical Law ALB Hong Kong In-House Legal Summit 2021 took place successfully on 7 September at the Grand Hyatt Hong Kong. This signature annual event gathered over 240 in-house counsels, legal practitioners and industry experts to
ALB SSQ China Law Awards 2021
Asian Legal Business (ALB) is proud to present the 18th Annual SSQ ALB China Law Awards 2021 - the pre-eminent legal awards in China! These prestigious awards will pay tribute to the outstanding performance of private practitioners and