India continues to see more new law firms, independent practices

BY Nimitt Dixit |

India continues to see the emergence of boutique law firms and independent practitioners, with lawyers from Khaitan & Co, Economic Laws Practice, Dhir & Dhir and Naik Naik exiting to launch their own ventures.
Japan’s Miura to continue overseas expansion with Ho Chi Minh office

BY Mari Iwata |

Japanese law firm Miura & Partners (M&P) has announced that it will open an office in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, in February 2024.
SUBMISSION OPEN: ALB Firms to Watch (Singapore) 2024

BY Asian Legal Business《亚洲法律杂志》 |

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.
SUBMISSION OPEN: ALB Asia Rising Stars Indonesia 2024

BY Asian Legal Business《亚洲法律杂志》 |

We are pleased to announce that submissions for ALB's Rising Stars Indonesia list are now open. This list will spotlight  the most promising lawyers of the next generation in Indonesia. The list will be published in the January/February 2024 issue of ALB Asia.
SUBMISSION OPEN: ALB Rising Stars India 2024

BY Asian Legal Business《亚洲法律杂志》 |

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

BY Nimitt Dixit |

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

BY Charlie Wu 吴卓言 |

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

BY Asian Legal Business《亚洲法律杂志》 |

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

BY Reuters |

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

BY Nimitt Dixit |

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.