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This annual ranking spotlights the top 15 IP lawyers across Asia, who have consistently delivered high-quality IP work and set high standards in the IP space, while earning accolades from their colleagues, superiors, and clients.

Lawyers were evaluated on the following criteria:

  1. Significant IP matters throughout candidate’s career
  2. Significant IP work handled in the last 18 months
  3. Key IP clients
  4. New IP clients
  5. Significant accolades or recognition
  6. Client recommendations and comments
  7. Comments from managing partner or colleague

  

ALB ASIA TOP 15 IP LAWYERS 2022

PRAVIN ANAND
Anand and Anand

ALAN CHIU
ELLALAN

MILA FEDERIS
Federis and Associates

HITOMI IWASE
Nishimura & Asahi

KIJOONG KANG
Bae, Kim & Lee

GABRIELA KENNEDY
Mayer Brown

STANLEY LAI, SC
Allen & Gledhill

HANK LEUNG
Bird & Bird

DEV ROBINSON
Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas

HYEON GIL RYOO
Lee & Ko

HEMANT SINGH
Inttl Advocare

MICHAEL C.M. SOO
Shook Lin & Bok

SHINSUKE YAKURA
Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe

TONY YEO
Drew & Napier

DARANI VACHANAVUTTIVONG
Tilleke & Gibbins