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Asia Business Law Journal names the country’s top law firms

Troy Doyle joins Rimon Law as partner and chair of the firm’s global restructuring group in Singapore.

Asia Business Law Journal uncovers the premier professionals leading the way in Taiwan's legal landscape

A slowing China, the rise in AI and global geopolitics all make for an interesting 2024 for Asia’s legal markets

After 18 years of operating in the mainland, Perkins Coie has decided to close its Shanghai office leaving only its Beijing branch standing

DLA Piper has added Brian Youn as a partner in Seoul to fortify its presence in Asia’s finance, projects and restructuring (FPR) practice

Renesas Electronics, a Japanese advanced semiconductor solutions supplier, is set to acquire US electronics design systems company Altium for USD5.9 billion

From artificial intelligence and de-risking from China to energy transitions and global taxation, law firms and in-house counsel had plenty to keep them busy in 2023

Scores of legal luminaries helped the SCCA celebrate its 21st anniversary at the annual black-tie event

In 2023, law firms and in-house counsel navigated AI, China de-risking, energy transitions, and global taxation challenges

DLA Piper has named Masahiko Ishida as the sole country managing partner in Japan, following the retirement of corporate partner Lance Miller

Eversheds Sutherland’s Hong Kong office has hired banking and financing partner Tom Van Hoof, who joined from DLA Piper

DLA Piper appoints Vincent Seah as co-country managing partner for its Singapore office, fortifying the island-state branch’s leadership structure

India Business Law Journal is pleased to present its selection of the top 15 foreign law firms for India-related work

Zachary Song, formerly an of counsel at DLA Piper in Singapore, has relocated to London as a partner of Steptoe & Johnson

Law firms across Asia are putting profits aside to focus on pro bono work, community engagement, sustainability and staff welfare

China Business Law Journal reveals its top performing law firms of 2022

We recognise the ingenuity and achievements of the country’s top law firms

DLA Piper has hired Naomi Moore, who joined from Akin Gump’s Hong Kong office, as partner and head of APAC restructuring

The recent collapse of regional financial institutions in the US has rocked global banking, including in Asia, prompting a range of legal ramifications that could last for years

Things are looking up for Thailand, with the reopening of borders welcoming travellers back. With a fast-developing economy and strong business ties to the region, Thailand is set to regain its position as an attractive destination for foreign tourists and investment

India Business Law Journal reveals the standout deals and disputes of 2022 and the law firms that showed their worth in successfully concluding them

India Business Law Journal reveals the achievements of the country’s leading in-house counsel and corporate legal teams who have been selected as this year’s winners

After 25 years at Baker McKenzie and spending 12 years as a partner, Thananan Sangnuan moves to DLA Piper as a partner in the Bangkok office

In a rare move and sign of an upbeat outlook Spanish law firm Cuatrecasas appoints corporate veteran Sandra Costas as its new director in China following the Asian giant ending its zero-covid policy

DLA Piper has hired international tax lawyer Barbara Voskamp and energy expert Peter Armstrong as partners in its Singapore and Tokyo offices, respectively

China Business Law Journal announces the most exciting China-related legal transactions and disputes of 2022

With the Hong Kong government’s embrace of cryptocurrencies and attempts to include them in the regulatory system last year, its policy U-turn has injected increasing enquiries to local lawyers

Mergers and acquisitions expert Fang Xin joins the Hong Kong office of DLA Piper as a partner in its corporate practice

DaHui Lawyers hired three partners, Dai Yi, Reking Chen and Chen Yun, to strengthen its dispute resolution and intellectual property capabilities

DLA Piper advised international luxury conglomerate Lanvin Group in its New York Stock Exchange listing via a de-SPAC merger

Small wonder that the past couple of years have spawned an exciting amount of tech-related reform in China’s courts and arbitration institutions

The Singapore Corporate Counsel Association (SCCA) hosted its sixth Chief Legal Officer (CLO) Awards reception at the Sinfonia Ristorante on 10 November, recognising CLOs who have made outstanding contributions to their respective companies, businesses, or organisations

Suraphon Rittipongponchusit has moved to Thai law firm Siam Premier as a senior consultant in its insurance and dispute resolution practice

Baker McKenzie (Gaikokuho Joint Enterprise) advised Japanese company House Foods on its acquisition of Keystone Natural Holdings, a US maker of tofu and other plant-based products

DLA Piper has hired banking lawyer Trinh Hoang, a former Linklaters managing associate in Hong Kong for more than two years

Revealed: The top international law firms for India matters

DLA Piper and Dentons advised Deewin Tianxia, the Chinese commercial automobile service provider

Data protection laws are evolving rapidly as the world becomes more digitalised, and Japan is working hard to keep its sword sharp

China Business Law Journal reveals the law firms that have excelled in the past year

As diversity, equity and inclusion gains importance alongside global environmental, social and governance (ESG) values, a legal association and its foundation have teamed up with other lawyers and business leaders to design a format for organisations to measure progress in these areas

DLA Piper has promoted Masahiko Ishida as co-country managing partner for Japan, sharing joint leadership responsibilities with Lance Miller

DLA Piper has strengthened its finance, projects and restructuring practice in Hong Kong with the hiring of banking and finance lawyer Crystal Chen as a partner

Former Linklaters partner Crystal Chen is moving to DLA Piper to be a partner in the firm’s finance, projects and restructuring practice based in Hong Kong

Recovering global demand is softening the impact of the pandemic on Thailand. While travel restrictions continue taking a heavy toll on the tourism sector, a major contributor to the economy, the country has rolled out an extensive and comprehensive package to kick-start a rebound.

India Business Law Journal reveals the standout deals and disputes of 2021 and the law firms that worked hard to successfully conclude them

As a wave of dealmaking showcases legal prowess around the world, India Business Law Journal reveals the top foreign law firms for India work

Using the EU's GDPR as a benchmark, Asia's data privacy landscape is evolving rapidly. The region is also shaping regulation to fit its own unique approaches and challenges

DLA Piper has advised on the structuring of PHX, the world's first commercial bank-issued digital token from the Union Bank of the Philippines