SUBMISSIONS OPEN: ALB Asia's Top 15 General Counsels 2024
ALB is seeking submissions for Asia's Top 15 General Counsels. Candidates must have held a General Counsel or equivalent leadership role in an Asia-based organisation for the past 12 months.
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Deadline: June 28, 2024

SG: RPC draws another corporate lawyer from Quahe Woo
UK law firm RPC has bolstered its M&A capabilities in Singapore with the addition of Quahe Woo & Palmer (QWP) director Kiat Wee Lau to its corporate practice.

Freshies, White & Case on $1.25 bln Delivery Hero-Uber deal
Magic Circle law firm Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer has advised Uber on its $1.25 billion deal to take over Delivery Hero's foodpanda business in Taiwan and buy new shares in the German firm, which was represented by White & Case.

Drew & Napier secures funding to sue Swiss government for AT1 wipe-out
Singapore Big Four firm Drew & Napier is pressing ahead with litigation against Switzerland with the backing of litigation financing company Omni Bridgeway.

Malaysia’s ASL hires three-partner IP team from CLO
Malaysian law firm Adnan Sundra & Low (ASL) has significantly bolstered its intellectual property capabilities with the addition of a five-member IP, sports, and gaming group from local rival Christopher & Lee Ong (CLO), led by practice head Sri Sarguna Raj.

How Carey Olsen drives gender diversity and inclusion
Offshore law firm Carey Olsen has implemented a range of initiatives to promote diversity and inclusion, with a particular focus on gender diversity. Partners at the firm shed light on these efforts, highlighting measurable outcomes, equitable advancement opportunities, and strategies to mitigate unconscious bias. They also talk about how the firm's proactive approach has not only fostered an inclusive environment but also paved the way for female lawyers to take on leadership roles and high-profile cases.

Vietnam energy boutique merges with Dentons LuatViet
Dentons LuatViet, Dentons’ member firm in Vietnam, has bolstered its energy-sector M&A capabilities in the country with the absorption of local corporate boutique EPLegal, including founder Tony Nguyen and managing partner Annie Ngo.

Malaysia’s RDS grows disputes offering with partner duo
Malaysian law firm Rosli Dahlan Saravana Partnership (RDS) has added two more partners to its growing roster, hiring Steven Perian as head of the firm’s economic crimes, fraud and anti-money laundering practice, and Vinayak Sri Ram to its disputes practice.

SUBMISSIONS OPEN: ALB M&A Rankings 2024
ALB is now seeking submissions for its annual rankings of the top law firms for M&A in Asia, covering the period from July 2023 to June 2024 across various Asian jurisdictions.
DOWNLOAD FORM HERE (China, Hong Kong Japan, Korea, Taiwan)
DOWNLOAD FORM HERE (India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam)
Deadline: June 28, 2024

ALB Conversations: Ryan Chung, Head of Legal for Southeast Asia, Klook
Ryan Chung, head of legal for Southeast Asia at online travel agency Klook, talks about why the one lesson that’s stuck with him through his career is the value of empathy; how he greatly values external lawyers who have a genuine interest in the company and are invested in its success; and why people don’t quit bad jobs, only bad managers.

EDITOR'S NOTE: If you're a general counsel based in Asia who'd like to be featured in this series, please email ranajit.dam@tr.com.

SEZ Developers and Units - Documentation lacuna in availing the Zero-rated benefit for the supplies under RCM liability [Brought to you by Lakshmikumaran Sridharan attorneys]
Whether the SEZ Units and developers liable to discharge GST under RCM? The legal answer to this question appears to be unearthed but the practical answer is yet to see light of the day. Let’s deep dive into the background and gradual developments on the subject matter.

HK sexual harassment case: Claim dropped against ex-Deacons partner
The Hong Kong District Court has set aside an anonymity order granted to a woman who had accused Stefano Mariani, a former partner and head of tax at Deacons, of sexual harassment.

SG: R&T guides $326 mln Orchard Road real estate deal
Rajah & Tann Singapore has represented the owners in the S$439 million ($326 million) collective sale via public tender of Delfi Orchard at 402 Orchard Road to CDL Draco, a subsidiary of City Developments Limited (CDL).  

LAST CALL: ALB INDIA SUPER 50 2024
In this listing, ALB will pick the most highly recommended private practice lawyers based permanently in India.
SURVEY LINK HERE
Deadline: June 7, 2024

SURVEY OPEN: ALB MENA Super 50 Lawyers 2024
ALB is seeking recommendations for top private-practice lawyers based in the MENA region through an online survey based on client feedback. There is no limit to the number of recommendations a lawyer can receive.
TAKE THE SURVEY HERE
Deadline: June 28, 2024



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