SUBMISSION OPEN: ALB Firms to Watch (Singapore) 2024
As Singapore continue to establish itself as a reputable business hub and a world-leading financial centre, a number of smaller law firms that are delivering quality services and handling signifcant workloads have emerged.
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SUBMISSION OPEN: ALB Rising Stars India 2024
We are now accepting submissions for ALB’s Rising Stars India list, which spotlights the next generation of the country’s lawyers. The list will be published in the the January/February 2024 issue of ALB India.
Singapore disputes boutique Fortress Law launches
Four lawyers, including two directors, of Singapore law firm Kalco Law have left to launch a disputes-focused boutique in the city called Fortress Law.
PRC firm Jingsh to launch offices in Japan, North and South Korea
Beijing-based Jingsh Law Firm has officially initiated preparations to establish three offices in North Korea, South Korea, and Tokyo, Japan, with the goal of expanding the reach of its legal services in East Asia. This move could position Jingsh as the first Chinese firm to open an office in North Korea.
2024 ALB rankings and surveys: submissions open
Research and submissions for the following rankings and listings are currently underway. Please see the list below for more details, necessary deadlines, and links to forms and surveys.
U.S. law firms rethink China future amid economic woes, data crackdown
A hard-fought race by U.S. and global law firms to expand into China has turned into a retreat for many, thanks to growing pressures on foreign businesses and converging economic and geopolitical challenges, according to new data and interviews with lawyers and legal industry experts.
Saraf launches Hyderabad office with partner duo from DSK
Indian law firm Saraf & Partners has continued its aggressive growth in 2023 with the launch of an office in one of India’s biggest urban centres, Hyderabad. The office will be led by partners Durga Bose Gandham and Altaf Fatima, who have joined from DSK Legal.
PE-focused Indian firm NovoJuris establishes offices in U.S.
Bengaluru-based private equity-focused law firm NovoJuris Legal has opened two offices in the U.S. One caters to companies looking to enter the U.S., while the other focuses on U.S. immigration law.
HSF to shutter KL office, 2nd Asian office closure in a year
Anglo-Australian law firm Herbert Smith Freehills will shut its Malaysian office at the end of April 2024, the firm has announced.
Country Garden: What happens next?
Country Garden's entire offshore debt will be deemed to be in default if China's largest private property developer fails to make a $15 million coupon payment on Tuesday, the end of a 30-day grace period.