Headline News Clyde enters Thailand with 2 hires from departing KennedysBy SACHIN DAVE / 24 NOVEMBER 2023Clyde & Co has opened an office in Thailand after hiring two lawyers from the exiting Kennedys, namely partner Ian Johnston and legal director Sorawat Wongkaweepairot.
Kennedys recently announced that it would be shuttering Bangkok office following a review of its operation in Thailand. The Bangkok office had launched in 2017, with Johnston relocating from Kennedys in Singapore.CLICK TO READ MORE |
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SUBMISSIONS OPEN: ALB Asia Rising Stars Indonesia 2023
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SUBMISSION OPEN: ALB Asia's Top 15 ESG Law Firms 2023
In the face of unprecedented challenges globally, ESG (environmental, social, governance) has kept up the momentum to take center stage in the business world. Law firms have thus been taking critical steps to guide clients through the ever-increasing range of ESG regulatory obligations and potential opportunities arising therefrom.
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SUBMISSIONS OPEN: ALB Asia Rising Stars Indonesia 2023
We are now accepting submissions for ALB’s Rising Stars Indonesia list, which spotlights the next generation of the country’s lawyers. The list will be published in the January/February 2023 issue of ALB Asia.
Open to those either working in-house or in law firms, the list will showcase lawyers under 40 years of age who are doing high-quality work, and in the process earning accolades from their colleagues, superiors and clients.
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Deadline: December 23, 2022
SUBMISSION OPEN: ALB Asia's Top 15 ESG Law Firms 2023
In the face of unprecedented challenges globally, ESG (environmental, social, governance) has kept up the momentum to take center stage in the business world. Law firms have thus been taking critical steps to guide clients through the ever-increasing range of ESG regulatory obligations and potential opportunities arising therefrom.
In its inaugural list for Asia Top 15 ESG Law Firms, ALB will spotlight law firms that have delivered exceptional legal services for the businesses in addressing ESG considerations while achieving long-term prosperity.
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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 categories, including the first-ever ESG and Sustainability Law Firm of the Year. We look back on some highlights. CLICK TO WATCH MORE VIDEOS Rankings & Listings Results
ALB Asia Top 15 IP Lawyers
This annual ranking spotlights the top 15 IP lawyers across Asia, who have consistently delivered high-quality IP work and set high standards in the IP space, while earning accolades from their colleagues, superiors, and clients.
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2023 ALB surveys and rankings
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