French law firm LPA expands Asian footprint with Vietnam merger
French law firm LPA Law has expanded in Southeast Asia through the integration of Vietnam-based APFL Partners, giving it six locations in Asia and strengthening its position as one of the leading Francophone legal groups in the region.
The move adds offices in Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi to LPA Law's existing Asian presence in Hong…
Indonesian law firm Murzal & Partners opens Bali office
Indonesian law firm Murzal & Partners (MNP) has launched a new office in Bali, expanding its presence to tap into the island's growing expatriate community and business sector.
SUBMISSION OPEN: ALB Firms to Watch (Thailand) 2025
Submissions are now open for ALB’s Thailand Firms to Watch 2025. This list will highlight the most promising and innovative law firms in Indonesia that are making a mark in the legal industry. The list will be published in the December 2025 issue of ALB Asia.
ALB Firms to Watch (Vietnam)
Vietnam is experiencing the rise of exceptional boutique law firms that are setting new standards with their complex work and high-quality services.
Japan’s Miura absorbs Seattle firm to launch second U.S. outpost
Japanese law firm Miura & Partners has launched its second U.S. office in Seattle after absorbing local boutique Baxter Law International, marking its latest move in an aggressive global expansion strategy.
SUBMISSIONS OPEN: ALB RISING STARS SINGAPORE 2025
We are pleased to announce that submissions for ALB’s Singapore Rising Stars 2025 are now open. This list will showcase the most promising next-generation lawyers in Singapore, recognized for their exceptional talent and potential. The results will be published in the July 2025 issue of ALB.
Pinsent Masons to open third mainland office in Shenzhen
London-headquartered law firm Pinsent Masons has confirmed to ALB that it has received government approval to open its third office in mainland China, which will be located in the southern city of Shenzhen.
SUBMISSION OPEN: ALB Asia's Top 15 Female Lawyers 2025
ALB is proud to announce the opening of nominations for our annual Top 15 Female Lawyers in Asia ranking.
SUBMISSION OPEN: ALB M&A Rankings 2025
Submissions for ALB’s annual ranking of the best law firms for M&A in Asia are now open.
New law firm Broadfield launches Hong Kong office with Sidley trio
International law firm Broadfield, which was set up in July last year, has established an office in Hong Kong after hiring three lawyers from Sidley Austin, led by Effie Vasilopoulos, who headed the APAC investment funds group at the latter firm.