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22 Jun 2017

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CLOSING SOON: ALB Best Boutiques 2017

Submissions for ALB's inaugural Best Boutiques list are closing on Friday, June 30.
 

SG: Duane Morris appoints director from Sidley Austin

Duane Morris & Selvam has appointed Gerard Hekker as a director in its Singapore office from Sidley Austin.

HK passes bill allowing third-party arbitration funding

Hong Kong's Legislative Council on Wednesday passed a bill allowing third-party funding in arbitration, which is expected to come into effect later this year.

Embattled Orrick continues M&A growth with Davis Polk hire in HK

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe has added Mark Lehmkuhler as an M&A and private equity partner at its Hong Kong office from Davis Polk & Wardwell.

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SPONSORED CONTENT: 3 reasons to reserve your place at the ICC Asia Conference

Convening the international dispute resolution community, the ICC Asia Conference will take place from 27-29 June 2017 at the Four Seasons in Singapore.

SG: Morgan Lewis MP steps down amid Lee family dispute

Lee Suet Fern, the managing partner of Morgan Lewis Stamford, has stepped down from her post amid the ongoing dispute within Singapore’s Lee family.

ALB Insights #18: What you missed

This week, we look at why some law firms have opted for open-plan offices while some are still holding back. We also chat with a leading offshore law firm that just marked 10 years in HK, and spotlighted a high-growth startup from India.

Stephenson Harwood nabs int'l arbitration partner in SG from Morgan Lewis

Stephenson Harwood (Singapore) Alliance has added partner Timothy Cooke to its arbitration practice from Morgan Lewis Stamford.

SUBMISSIONS OPEN: ALB M&A Rankings 2017

Submissions for ALB’s annual ranking of the best law firms for M&A in Asia are now open.

A&G lands competition law specialist from Drew & Napier in SG

Allen & Gledhill has hired Scott Clements as a partner for its competition practice from Drew & Napier’s Singapore office.

Asia Deals: Week of June 19

India’s SAM and AZB on Warburg Pincus’ $360 mln stake buy in Tata Technologies, Mayer Brown on the $328 mln sale of London’s Ampersand building to Emperor Int’l Holdings, and many more in this week’s Asia deals table.

SPONSORED CONTENT: Why cybersecurity should matter to legal and IP professionals

Law firms and legal departments are vulnerable to cyberattacks because of the sensitive information kept on file, from confidential personally identifying information and financial details, to high-stakes business information such as trade secrets, mergers and acquisitions, and litigation cases.

SUBMISSIONS OPEN: The Macallan ALB Hong Kong Law Awards 2017

Submissions are now open for The Macallan ALB Hong Kong Law Awards. Now on its 16th year, these prestigious awards recognise and celebrate Hong Kong’s top deals, dealmakers and lawyers. 

Asia Appointments: Week of June 19

Duane Morris picks new SG director from Sidley Austin, Orrick beefs up M&A practice with Davis Polk recruit in HK, and many more in this week’s Asia Appointments table.

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Events

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JUNE

ALB Shanghai In-House Legal Summit 2017

27

JUNE

Making the Perfect Pitch to your Clients (Hong Kong)

28

JUNE

ALB Korea In-House Legal Summit 2017

29

JUNE

Making the Perfect Pitch to your Clients (Singapore)

3

AUG

ALB Investing In Indonesia Forum

10

AUG

ALB Philippine Data Privacy Forum 2017

29

AUG

ALB SE Asia Anti-Corruption Forum 2017

8

SEPT

The Macallan ALB Hong Kong Law Awards 2017

19

SEPT

Ken Adams Drafting Clearer Contracts 2017 Masterclass (Jakarta)

28

SEPT

ALB ASEAN Cross-Border M&A Forum 2017 

6

OCT

ALB Philippine Law Awards 2017

18

OCT

ALB Japan Corporate Compliance and Governance Forum 2017

26

OCT

ALB Indonesia Law Awards 2017

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June 2017


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Asia Deals: Week of June 12

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