Nishimura & Asahi partner joins Linklaters in Tokyo
Linklaters has hired corporate lawyer Yoshiyuki Asaoka from Nishimura & Asahi as a partner in the firm’s corporate practice in Tokyo
Harneys appoints Paul Sephton as new Hong Kong head
Harneys has appointed its finance lawyer and global head of the banking and finance and corporate groups, Paul Sephton, as the managing partner of the Hong Kong office
HFW’s Singapore aviation lawyer to land at Clyde & Co
Singapore-based aviation claims and insurance specialist Terence Liew is set to join Clyde & Co as a global aviation practice partner after 11 years, including four as a partner, at Holman Fenwick Willan (HFW)
Former Ashurst project team debuts Baker Botts Singapore office
Former Ashurst head of energy and resources for the Asia-Pacific, Richard Guit, opens the Singapore office of Baker Botts, marking the American law firm’s return to the region
Indonesia’s Makarim & Taira S names new managing partner
Yuanhe & Twelve Tables and Vcan to build IP powerhouse
Yuanhe & Twelve Tables has signed an agreement to gradually merge with Vcan Intellectual Property Law Firm, creating a new intellectual property powerhouse
Han Kun taps PE partner from A&O joint operation firm
Li Jing has joined Han Kun Law Firm as a Beijing-headquartered partner specialising in private equity and M&A deals
MARKET PULSE
AnJie Broad Law Firm adds two partners in Hong Kong and Shanghai
AnJie Broad Law Firm has hired partners Kevin Tsen and Yolanda Zhang to strengthen its cross-border investment, and M&A and capital markets capabilities
AnJie’s founding partner Michael Gu joins Hylands
Hylands Law Firm has hired Anjie Law Firm’s (now AnJie Broad Law Firm) founding partner Michael Gu as a senior partner in its Shanghai office to strengthen expertise in antitrust, compliance and government regulation
Shearman’s Korea head and Singapore lawyers move to Ashurst
Ropes & Gray former restructuring and HK head joins Freshfields
Restructuring specialist Daniel Anderson joins Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer as a partner in Hong Kong after leaving Ropes & Gray
Baker’s Singapore capital markets duo joins A&O
Two Singapore-based capital markets lawyers at Baker McKenzie, principal Kenny Kwan and local principal Caryn Ng, have moved to its rival, Allen & Overy, as partners
Squire acquires energy and infrastructure expert
After being a partner at K&L Gates for almost a decade, Singapore-based energy and infrastructure expert Tan Lian Yok Tan has joined Squire Patton Boggs, also as a partner
CORRESPONDENTS
CO-PUBLISHED FEATURES
Navigating business opportunities in Thailand
The country’s strong economic performance and regional partnerships have attracted many foreign businesses
BEPS action and anti-avoidance tax regime in Indonesia
The nation has been actively combating base erosion and profit shifting by strengthening its tax-related laws and regulations
FEATURES
Vietnam Law Firm Awards
Asia Business Law Journal names the country’s top law firms
Indonesia’s top 100 lawyers
Amid prolonged economic geopolitical uncertainty, Indonesia remains attractive for foreign investment
Mixed signals
Domestic opposition to opening of legal market gives foreign law firms pause for thought
China IP case study: How Mango Excellent Media protects its copyright overseas
Mango Excellent Media legal director discusses IP difficulties of the Chinese internet video enterprises in the operation, creation and development
.TV
The patent protector
Rowel Barba, director general of the Philippines’ IP office and new chair of APEC IP expert group, shares insights on the state of IP in the region in an exclusive interview
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A comparison of trademark law
Trademark laws are rapidly evolving to ensure businesses can maintain a competitive edge
Indian Law Firm Awards 2023
We recognise the ingenuity and achievements of the country’s top law firms
In-house Counsel Awards 2023 revealed
After extensive market research, we unveil the winners of the In-house Counsel Awards 2023
IN-HOUSE AGENDA
Thailand’s first corporate counsel association invites GC to join
Thailand’s first formal corporate counsel group, the Thai Corporate Counsel Association (THAI-CCA), is taking shape with organisers inviting all in-house lawyers to join ahead of the official launch in June
SCCA inaugurates APAC congress, inks MoU with IP office
Around 900 attendees from 19 jurisdictions flocked to discuss the latest industry developments and trends at the APAC Legal Congress 2023 held at the One Farrer Hotel Singapore on 3-4 May
ACC HK members meet the board over champagnes
Around 30 members of the Association of Corporate Counsel (ACC) Hong Kong shared ideas while sampling bubbly at a Meet the Board and Champagne Tasting Event on 9 March at the White Cube Gallery Hong Kong
ICCA seminar shares insights on restructuring, good corporate governance
Around 20 in-house lawyers attended an ICCA seminar on 14 March in collaboration with GHP Law Firm titled “Corporate restructuring (M&A Holding Company): Parenting and GCG Group”
CHINA LEXICON
Wills
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Domestic commercial courts
This column examines commercial courts in a domestic context. It outlines the features of efficient and effective commercial dispute resolution, as recognised by international practice
Judges and retirement
This column evaluates the policy reasons for and against the imposition of a mandatory retirement age on judges
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