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SURVEY OPEN: India Super 50 Lawyers In this listing, ALB will pick the most highly recommended private-practice lawyers based permanently in India.
Deadline: Jun. 06, 2025SURVEY LINK HEREJapan's Miura absorbs Seattle firm to launch second U.S. outpost Japanese law firm Miura & Partners has launched its second U.S. office in Seattle after absorbing local boutique Baxter Law International, marking its latest move in an aggressive global expansion strategy.
Clifford Chance hires M&A partner from Pillsbury in Tokyo push Magic Circle law firm Clifford Chance has hired M&A partner Jeff Schrepfer from Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman to boost its corporate practice in Tokyo, as Japanese outbound investment into the U.S. continues to grow.
French law firm LPA expands Asian footprint with Vietnam merger French law firm LPA Law has expanded in Southeast Asia through the integration of Vietnam-based APFL Partners, giving it six locations in Asia and strengthening its position as one of the leading Francophone legal groups in the region.
SURVEY OPEN: ALB Super 50 Dispute Lawyers 2025 In its July 2025 issue, ALB will spotlight the Super 50 Disputes Lawyers in Asia, recognizing the region’s top practitioners for their excellence in dispute resolution. Selections are based on client endorsements, high-profile cases, industry reputation, and feedback from peers and market experts.
Deadline: Apr. 07, 2025SURVEY LINK HERECAM adds fintech GC to Mumbai-based finance practice Indian law firm Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas has brought on Sugandha Asthana, who was the general counsel at fintech firm FPL Technologies, as a partner in its Mumbai-based banking and finance practice.
Hogan Lovells makes energy, projects hire in Vietnam from Mayer Brown Global law firm Hogan Lovells has appointed David Harrison as partner in its infrastructure, energy, resources and projects (IERP) practice in Ho Chi Minh City from Mayer Brown, where he led the Vietnam practice for 11 years.
Navigating Indonesian Shipping Law Changes: Key Updates and Expert Work Team [Brought to you by UMBRA] The shipping industry in Indonesia plays a pivotal role in the nation's economy, given its archipelagic nature and reliance on sea transportation for trade. In October 2024, updates to the provisions regulating the shipping industry were introduced with the issuance of Law No. 66 of 2024 on the Third Amendment to Law Number 17 of 2008 concerning Shipping (“New Shipping Law”). These changes aim to strengthen the shipping industry, addressing various challenges and opportunities. We are thrilled to present the key updates from these amendments below.
Ince Hong Kong makes disputes hire from Jones Day Ince & Co Hong Kong has hired commercial litigation and international arbitration specialist Adrian Lo as a partner from Jones Day, where he was an associate.
SUBMISSIONS OPEN: ALB Asia Top 15 Chief Compliance Officers 2025 ALB is proud to unveil its second annual list of Asia's Top 15 Chief Compliance Officers, recognizing the region's foremost leaders in compliance. These innovators exemplify excellence in navigating the complexities of corporate governance, combining strategic foresight with unwavering integrity to drive their organizations forward.
Deadline: Apr.. 4, 2025DOWNLOAD FORM HEREBakers grows Vietnam offering with corporate hire from Freshfields Global law firm Baker McKenzie has hired corporate expert Chris Milliken as a partner in its Ho Chi Minh City office from Freshfields, where he was a counsel.
SG: Rajah & Tann partner joins Incisive Law as deputy litigation head Singapore’s Incisive Law, which specialises in shipping and international trade, has hired Davis Tan as a director and the deputy head of its litigation practice from Big Four firm Rajah & Tann, where he was a partner.
SUBMISSIONS OPEN: ALB Rising Stars Singapore 2025 We are now accepting submissions for ALB’s Rising Stars Singapore list, which highlights the next generation of lawyers in the country. This list will be published in the July 2025 issue of ALB Asia.
Deadline: Apr. 7, 2025DOWNLOAD FORM HERELee & Lee, LVM, Davinder appearing in CDL family dispute Lee & Lee, LVM Law Chambers and preeminent litigator Davinder Singh SC are representing opposing sides in a high-stakes legal battle stemming from a bitter family dispute at Singapore property giant City Developments Ltd (CDL), according to local media reports.
2024 Year in Review: Dispute Resolution in Indonesia [Brought to you by UMBRA] 2024 has brought significant changes to Indonesia. Other than being a significant political year with the election and inauguration of Prabowo Subianto as president and the holding of local executive elections, Indonesia has also seen developments in the dispute resolution and investigations space. Various stakeholders, including the Indonesian judiciary, government, parliament, and the business community have introduced reforms throughout the year and further improvements are expected to set in the coming years.
Singapore's Oon & Bazul makes disputes hire from Tan Rajah & Cheah Singapore law firm Oon & Bazul LLP has hired Perry Elizabeth Wong as a partner in its dispute resolution practice from local rival Tan Rajah & Cheah (TRC), where she was a senior associate.
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