ALB OCTOBER 2023 (ASIA EDITION)

2 ASIAN LEGAL BUSINESS – OCTOBER 2023 WWW.LEGALBUSINESSONLINE.COM Asian Legal Business is available by subscription. Please visit www.legalbusinessonline.com for details. Asian Legal Business has an audited average circulation of 11,402 as of 30 September 2016.Copyright is reserved throughout. No part of this publication can be reproduced in whole or part without the express permission of the editor. Contributions are invited, but copies of work should be kept, as Asian Legal Business can accept no responsibility for loss. MCI (P) 003/02/2023 issn 0219 – 6875 KDN PPS 1867/10/2015(025605) Thomson Reuters 18 Science Park Drive Singapore 118229 / T (65) 6775 5088 / F (65) 6333 0900 10/F, Cityplaza 3, Taikoo Shing, Hong Kong / T (852) 3762 3269 www.thomsonreuters.com Celebrating the class of 2023 The annual wait is over, and the 40 Under 40 list of outstanding young legal professionals in the Asian region is now here. As always, we showcase a cohort of remarkable lawyers who have already made significant contributions to the legal industry early in their careers. Picked from close to 600 submissions from across the region – a record for this list – these lawyers have truly earned their place in the 40 Under 40. Our editorial team embarked on an extensive and rigorous selection process, meticulously identifying and evaluating legal practitioners under the age of 40, who have demonstrated exceptional skills, professionalism, and dedication. These individuals exhibit not only legal prowess but also a deep commitment to advancing the legal profession and serving their communities. In this issue, we delve into the profiles of some of these outstanding lawyers, exploring their diverse practice areas, notable achievements, and the impact they have made on the legal landscape. Their stories inspire and exemplify the qualities that define legal excellence and leadership, providing a glimpse into the future of our industry. We extend our heartfelt congratulations to all the esteemed honourees of the ALB 40 Under 40 – Class of 2023. Your accomplishments embody the spirit of legal excellence, and we are excited to witness the remarkable journeys that lie ahead. We hope this issue serves as a source of motivation and pride for the legal community, encouraging further growth and collaboration, and driving the industry towards even greater heights. RANAJIT DAM Managing Editor, Asian Legal Business, Thomson Reuters HEAD OF LEGAL MEDIA BUSINESS, ASIA & EMERGING MARKETS Amantha Chia amantha.chia@thomsonreuters.com MANAGING EDITOR Ranajit Dam ranajit.dam@thomsonreuters.com ASIA JOURNALIST Sarah Wong sarah.wong@thomsonreuters.com ASIA WRITER Nimitt Dixit nimitt.dixit@thomsonreuters.com RANKINGS AND SPECIAL PROJECTS EDITOR Wang Bingqing bingqing.wang@thomsonreuters.com COPY & WEB EDITOR Rowena Muniz rowena.muniz@thomsonreuters.com SENIOR DESIGNER John Agra john.agra@thomsonreuters.com TRAFFIC/CIRCULATION MANAGER Rozidah Jambari rozidah.jambari@thomsonreuters.com SALES MANAGERS Hiroshi Kaneko Japan (81) 3 4520 1192 hiroshi.kaneko@thomsonreuters.com Jonathan Yap Indonesia, Singapore (65) 6973 8914 jonathan.yap@thomsonreuters.com Krupa Dalal India, Middle East, Singapore (91) 22 6189 7087 krupa.dalal@thomsonreuters.com Romulus Tham Southeast Asia (65) 6973 8248 romulus.tham@thomsonreuters.com Steffi Yang South and West China (86) 010 5669 2041 qifan.yang@thomsonreuters.com Steven Zhao China Key Accounts (86) 10 6627 1360 s.zhao@thomsonreuters.com Yvonne Cheung China Key Accounts, Hong Kong and Korea (852) 2847 2003 yvonne.cheung@thomsonreuters.com SENIOR EVENTS MANAGER Julian Chiew julian.chiew@thomsonreuters.com SENIOR EVENTS MANAGER, AWARDS Tracy Li tracy.li@thomsonreuters.com

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