India’s National Capital Region continues to see a proliferation of boutique law firms in its legal market, with Unum Law, Sarvagya Legal and Kumar & Sardana Associates being the latest entrants.
Unum Law is a specialised disputes-focused law firm started by partners Sidhant Kumar Marwah, Disha Sharma and Anushka Shah. Marwah and Sharma both had their independent legal practices prior to founding Unum, while Shah was a senior associate at Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas.CLICK TO READ MORE |
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Hogan Lovells hires former Ashurst Asia MP as APAC infra, energy headHogan Lovells has hired Matthew Bubb as the head of its infrastructure, energy, resources, and projects practice for the Asia-Pacific region. Bubb, who will be based in Singapore, was most recently running his own firm, Bubb Legal, in Melbourne.Challenges of the Digital Age in Asia [Brought to you by Epiq]Around the world, the volume of electronic data has been growing at an alarming rate as electronic data is created through everyday activities. Electronic documents can be easily duplicated, while the diversity of file types makes it difficult for companies to analyze their data without a unifying platform. As many companies have adapted to a work-from-home arrangement, electronic data is further proliferated as employees increase their use of emails and company chat applications to communicate with each other in lieu of face-to-face communication.King & Spalding energy lawyer joined HSF as senior partner in SGHerbert Smith Freehills has hired energy expert Anthony Patten as a senior partner in Singapore from King & Spalding, where he was a partner.Utilising technology for streamlined expedited arbitration in Singapore and Hong Kong [Brought to you by OPUS 2]Arbitration has long been favoured as a reliable alternative dispute resolution mechanism, providing parties with a means to resolve complex commercial disputes outside traditional court proceedings. However, what once was a faster and cheaper alternative to court proceedings is no longer always regarded as such – especially amongst parties who use arbitration for complex disputes, which require more time and resources to resolve. Additionally, the increasing number of arbitration cases has led to a backlog of cases, which can further delay the process.Withers equity partner joins SG disputes boutique MeritusSingapore boutique Meritus Law has hired Ushan Premaratne as a director from Withers KhattarWong, where he was an equity partner.Addressing the future of international dispute resolution at Singapore Convention Week 2023 [Brought to you by the Ministry of Law, Singapore] With digital advancements making our world more connected than ever, it has never been more convenient conducting business with partners from different countries. At times, this ease of doing business also results in more instances of friction. In order to provide businesses with effective ways of managing cross-border disputes, we must ensure that our international dispute resolution framework continues to evolve to cater to modern needs.Delhi: CAM welcomes new IP head from Anand and AnandIndian law firm Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas has hired Swati Sharma as the head of its intellectual property practice from Anand and Anand, one of the country’s leading IP outfits. Based in Delhi, she joins with a team of lawyers.A conversation with Timothy Ma, head of international privacy and data protection, Tencent [Brought to you by TencentTimothy Ma, head of international privacy and data protection at Tencent, one of ALB Asia's Top 15 In-House Teams, emphasised the growing significance of in-house legal teams in today's business environment. With the increasing complexity of regulations and legal frameworks across different countries in the region, in-house legal teams have a crucial role to play in decision-making and risk management, thereby assuming a strategic position.Trilegal picks off yet another SAM transactional partnerIndian law firm Trilegal has tapped rival Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas for a ninth partner this year, with capital markets lawyer Abhinav Maker joining in its Mumbai and New Delhi offices.Country Garden bondholders in talks with law firm Ashurst about legal options, sources saySome holders of Country Garden (2007.HK) offshore bonds are in talks with law firm Ashurst to form a group to consider options if the Chinese property developer fails to meet debt repayment obligations, two sources familiar with the matter said.CMS hires disputes partner from DLA Piper in Hong KongAnglo-German law firm CMS has expanded its dispute resolution practice in Hong Kong with the addition of partner Adrian Elms from DLA Piper.SAM, CAM, STB, Davis Polk guide $250 mln KKR investment in Reliance RetailShardul Amarchand Mangaldas has advised KKR & Co on its $250 million follow-on investment in Reliance Retail Ventures, which was represented by Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas.HSF advises on $1.5 bln Vietnam airport terminal bidHerbert Smith Freehills has advised the Vietur consortium on its successful $1.5 billion bid to build a terminal building at Ho Chi Minh City's under-construction Long Thanh Airport. CLICK HERE TO READ MORE NEWS ON THE ALB WEBSITE |
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As one of Japan’s Big Four law firms, Anderson Mori & Tomotsune has made it its mission to improve diversity and inclusion, or D&I, across the firm and Japan’s legal industry. ALB talks to Mari Itoh, a partner at AMT and a founding member of the firm’s D&I committee, about AMT’s D&I initiatives, goals, and challenges. CLICK TO WATCH MORE VIDEOS
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ALB Asia Top 15 In-house Teams 2023
With the growing complexity of regulations and legal frameworks across different countries in the region, companies have increasingly turned to their in-house legal teams for guidance and support. In-house lawyers have become more involved in strategic decision-making processes and have adopted a proactive approach to risk management. The annual Asia’s Top 15 In-House Teams list recognises and honours the achievements of legal departments across Asia that truly exemplify the future of legal departments. These teams demonstrate a willingness to embrace change through technology, behaviour, business models, or service innovation to meet the organisation’s needs. |
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