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Share your Voice: Take Our Survey for Young Lawyers
By ASIAN LEGAL BUSINESS / 20 APRIL 2023

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Are you a young lawyer based in Asia eager to share your opinions on what matters most to you in the workplace? We want to hear from you! Our survey aims to gather insights from young lawyers like you (10PQE or below) on what employers can do to meet your needs and create an environment where you can thrive.

By participating in the survey, you will have the opportunity to voice your opinions on important issues and make a difference in the legal industry. Plus, you will have a chance to be featured in the July issue of ALB Asia magazine. So, take a few minutes to fill out the survey and let your voice be heard. Your input will help shape the legal profession's future for generations to come. Thank you for participating!



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WFW opens in Tokyo with former White & Case team
Watson Farley & Williams (WFW) has opened an office in Tokyo, its 19th globally. The office will be led by former White & Case partners Keisuke Imon and Simon Collins, with Collins relocating from WFW’s Hong Kong office.  

The Benefit of Warranty & Indemnity Insurance (W&I) [Brought to you by Chandler MHM]
Much time and effort are often spent in M&A negotiations in terms of what matters are covered by the seller’s representations and warranties (Warranties) and whether and to what extent the reservation is made “to the knowledge of the seller” and “in a material respect”. It is also often a matter of contention as to when a breach of the Warranties can be found, how long it can indemnify the seller (time limit), and how much it can indemnify the seller (maximum amount).

Davis Polk, Cleary lead on HK’s biggest IPO this year
Davis Polk & Wardwell and King & Wood Mallesons are advising Chinese liquor company ZJLD Group on its planned $812 million IPO on the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong, with Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton and Haiwen & Partners acting for the underwriters.

SURVEY OPEN: ALB India Super 50 2023
In this listing, ALB will pick the most highly recommended private-practice lawyers based permanently in India.
SURVEY LINK HERE
Deadline: May 31, 2023


Sheppard Mullin nabs corporate partner in Korea from White & Case
U.S. law firm Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton has hired corporate practitioner Wonsun Jung as a partner in Seoul from White & Case.

Utilizing Managed Services to Establish Global eDiscovery Processes [Brought to you by EPIQ]
As businesses continue to globalize, so does the demand for global data in litigations, regulatory matters, and internal investigations. When thinking about eDiscovery from a global perspective, one size does not necessarily fit all.  Organizations must consider what specific challenges they will face in tackling global eDiscovery or eDisclosure, which includes balancing the demands of local jurisdictions and rule of law against the desire for uniform process, which technology suits their case best, and what business processes need to be created.  Below we speak to the challenges and considerations organizations may want to contemplate when handling a matter that has data located around the globe.

Bakers, White & Case act on $4.5 bln Indonesia EV battery plant deal
Baker McKenzie and White & Case have advised PT Vale Indonesia and China's Zhejiang Huayou Cobalt, respectively, as two of the three partners in a $4.5 billion nickel processing plant in the Southeast Asian country, with U.S. carmaker Ford being the third.

SUBMISSION OPEN: ALB India Top Disputes Lawyers 2023
We are now accepting submissions for the ALB India Top Disputes Lawyers 2023.
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Deadline: July 31, 2023


Trilegal to cross 100 equity partners after hiring 8 from SAM
Indian law firm Trilegal will have 101 equity partners after bringing on board eight corporate partners from Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co, led by Amit Khansaheb. The other partners are Vishruta Kaul, Nikhil Sachdeva, Rishi Jain, Abhishek Dubey, Rahul Chugh, Prateek Lala and Pratyush Singh.

SUBMISSION OPEN: ALB Asia's Top 15 Female Lawyers 2023
ALB honours leading women lawyers in Asia who have continuously made their mark in the market despite the disruptions by the Covid-19 pandemic. We are pleased to announce our Asia's Top 15 Female Lawyers, which will be released in the ALB magazine's August 2023 issue.
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Deadline: May 22, 2023


CALL FOR CONTRIBUTIONS: Hong Kong Lawyer
Hong Kong Lawyer, the official monthly publication of The Law Society of Hong Kong, is widely considered a trusted source of insightful articles on legal developments, case analysis and other value-add content in the city that help lawyers and law firms function optimally.

 

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SURVEY OPEN: ALB India Super 50 2023
In this listing, ALB will pick the most highly recommended private-practice lawyers based permanently in India.
SURVEY LINK HERE
Deadline: May 31, 2023


SUBMISSION OPEN: ALB India Top Disputes Lawyers 2023
We are now accepting submissions for the ALB India Top Disputes Lawyers 2023.
DOWNLOAD FORM HERE
Deadline: July 31, 2023


SUBMISSION OPEN: ALB Asia's Top 15 Female Lawyers 2023
ALB honours leading women lawyers in Asia who have continuously made their mark in the market despite the disruptions by the Covid-19 pandemic. We are pleased to announce our Asia's Top 15 Female Lawyers, which will be released in the ALB magazine's August 2023 issue.
DOWNLOAD FORM HERE
Deadline: May 22, 2023


CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS: ALB Asia's 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 taken a more proactive risk management approach.
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Deadline: May 22, 2023


One Asia Lawyers Group has been recognised by Asian Legal Business as one of Asia’s fastest-growing firms this year. In this interview with ALB, OAL Managing Partner Tetsuo Kurita shares some of his firm's growth highlights and development strategies.
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ALB Singapore Firms To Watch 2023
As Singapore’s economy continues to grow and diversify, there has been an increasing demand for niche legal services. Boutique firms have been able to capitalize on this trend by providing specialized expertise and personalized attention to their clients. In its annual list, ALB is spotlighting such firms that have stand out in the crowd and continued to make an impact on the market. The list is in alphabetical order and some firms have been profiled.
 
2023 ALB surveys and rankings
Click here to access the full list of surveys and rankings that are currently underway and open for submissions. 
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Upclose: Women leadership and mentoring with Gabriela Kennedy, Partner at Mayer Brown and Head of the Asia IP and TMT group


On this podcast episode, we speak with Gabriela Kennedy on Women Leadership and Mentoring. She shares her inspiring journey from a former theoretical linguist to a successful lawyer and how her background in different fields helps her in her legal work. Gabriela also speaks about how she connected executive women from different industries with Mayer Brown’s women lawyers to exchange ideas of professional and topical interests, and what are the benefits of women mentoring other women at the workplace.


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