ALB Middle East Law Awards 2024: A Celebration of Legal Excellence and Innovation
Distinguished judges of the 4th Annual ALB Middle East Law Awards gather to celebrate excellence in the legal field at the Shangri-La, Dubai
The legal community of the Middle East converged at the luxurious Shangri-La Dubai on Oct…
PRC’s Guizhou Guida launches office in Bangkok
Guizhou Guida Law Firm, based in the southwestern Chinese city of Guiyang, has established its first overseas branch in Thailand.
Shanghai’s Wintell establishes Singapore office
Shanghai-based law firm Wintell & Co has established its first overseas branch in Singapore following approval from the city-state’s Ministry of Law.
Nishimura strengthens Europe push with new London, Brussels offices
Japanese Big Four firm Nishimura & Asahi is set to expand its European presence by opening offices in London and Brussels in early 2025.
Korea’s Lee & Ko adds arbitration veteran to head int’l disputes
South Korean law firm Lee & Ko has significantly enhanced its dispute resolution capabilities with the appointment of international arbitration expert Park Eun Young as head of the firm's international disputes group.
Kim & Chang maintains top spot in Korean M&A legal advisory
South Korea's largest law firm, Kim & Chang, has retained its leading position in the country's mergers and acquisitions (M&A) legal advisory market for the first nine months of 2023, according to data released on Oct. 3.
Drew secures $3.5 bln judgment against Lim family in Hin Leong case
Singapore Big Four law firm Drew & Napier has successfully represented liquidators in securing a $3.5 billion judgment against former oil tycoon Lim Oon Kuin, known as OK Lim, and his two children in Singapore's largest reported fraudulent trading case.
Yingke launches London office
Beijing-headquartered Yingke Law Firm has established a new office in London, as part of its global expansion plan to have 100 international offices by 2026.
UK firm DACB launches HK office amidst foreign firm retreat
London-headquartered insurance-focused law firm DAC Beachcroft has expanded its presence in Asia with a new office in Hong Kong, which will operate in association with newly founded local firm CK Lee & Co.
Philippines: Four SRM&O senior partners set up boutique KMAPS Law
Four senior partners from Siguion Reyna Montecillo & Ongsiako, one of the Philippines’ oldest law firms, have branched out to set up their own boutique law firm as growing foreign direct investment and a liberalised regulatory landscape bring more legal work to the country.