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Pisut & Partners Expands Corporate Practice Thailand
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Thailand’s Pisut adds two new partners to corporate practice

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Squire Patton Boggs Expands Singapore Corporate Practice
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Squire Patton Boggs hires new corporate partner and his team

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Paul Hastings Seoul Energy Partner Sungjin Kang
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Paul Hastings strengthens energy practice with Seoul hire

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JAPAN OUTBOUND INVESTMENT GUIDE-featured-img
Expert briefing

Japan outbound investment guide

Japanese corporates have been actively turning to the overseas M&A market for expanding their business and enhancing capital efficiency
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Japan FDI Trends
Expert briefing

Trends in Japan’s foreign direct investment

By Hideyuki Sakamoto, Gibraltar Life Insurance
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SK Specialty acquisition
Deal digest

Lee & Ko, Kim & Chang lead on USD1.8bn specialty gas buy

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Dispute resolution challenges in Vietnam
Expert briefing

Key challenges to dispute resolution in Vietnam

By Nguyen Thi Thu Trang and Nguyen Quang Thai, Dzungsrt & Associates
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IP protection in Taiwan
Expert briefing

IP protection in Taiwan: A comprehensive legal framework

By Tommy PP Chiu, Tsai, Lee & Chen
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Expert briefing

Protecting intellectual property in the Philippines

By Editha R Hechanova, Chrissie Ann L Barredo, and Timothy J David, Hechanova Group
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Japanese companies' Taiwan investment insights
Expert briefing

Insights for Japanese companies investing in Taiwan in 2025

By Albert Kao, Wen-Chih Chen, and Pang-Heng Hung, Formosa Transnational Attorneys at Law
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Indonesia’s investment strategies for Japanese investors
Expert briefing

Indonesia’s investment strategies for Japanese investors

By Steffen Hadi, Vicia Sacharissa, and Stephanie Yetta Simbolon, H & A Partners in association with Anderson Mori & Tomotsune
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Expert briefing

Guide for Japanese investors in the Philippines

By Aida Araceli G Roxas-Rivera, Christianne Grace F Salonga, and Berne M Facinal, Cruz Marcelo & Tenefrancia
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Expert briefing

Navigating dispute management in Indonesia

By Mahareksha S Dillon and Nico A P Mooduto, SSEK Law Firm
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Expert briefing

Dispute management in India

By Arindam Sarkar, Anwesha Sinha, and Rangita Chowdhury, Fox & Mandal
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Expert briefing

Investment strategies for Japanese companies in Bangladesh

By Asif Hasan and Maliha Zami, Tanjib Alam and Associates
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Thailand FOTY 2025-cover
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Thailand law firm awards

Asia Business Law Journal acknowledges the country's legal frontrunners for 2025
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Indian-origin startups' reverse flipping
Expert briefing

Reverse flipping – medium rare or well done?

By Azmul Haque, Collyer Law LLC
Is the recent trend of Indian-origin startups performing a ‘reverse flip’ a permanent fixture on the menu?
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AI Regulation
Practice Guides

Charting a course with AI regulation

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Taiwan AI Regulation
AI Regulation

Taiwan’s AI strategy and regulatory framework

By Ken-Ying Tseng, Lee and Li
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China AI Regulations
AI Regulation

Shape of China’s AI regulations and prospects

By Zhisong (Jet) Deng and Jianmin (Ken) Dai, Beijing Dacheng
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AI Regulation in India
AI Regulation

Call for focused approach to AI regulation in India

By Aprajita Rana and Shruti Agrawal, AZB & Partners
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AI Regulation Japan
AI Regulation

Roadmap for regulating artificial intelligence in Japan

By Yu Matsushita, Keiwa Sogo Law Offices
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AI Law Philippines
AI Regulation

Artificial intelligence and the law in the Philippines

By Nilo T Divina and Jay-r C Ipac, DivinaLaw
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Russia AI Regulations
AI Regulation

Development of AI regulations in Russia?

By Georgy Daneliya and Shermet Kurbanov, SEAMLESS Legal (SL Legal)
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Philippine mining's legal developments and incentivesvideo
DivinaLaw

Legal developments, incentives in Philippine mining

By Enrique V Dela Cruz Jr, Ciselie Marie T Gamo-Sisayan, Izzel Jarviz M Arzadon and Kristina Mae C Durana,DivinaLaw
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Hong Kong AI Regulationvideo
AI Regulation

Hong Kong’s patchwork AI regulatory structure??

By Heidi Chui, Elizabeth Chan and Justin Kim, Stevenson Wong & Co
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KCAB International
Market pulse

First non-Korean secretary-general at KCAB International

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SoftBank Ampere
Deal digest

MoFo, Wilson Sonsini lead on USD6.5bn semiconductor sale

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Lee & Ko International Arbitration
Market pulse

Lee & Ko onboards new international arbitration co-head

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Renewable Energy Legal Frameworks
Practice Guides

Energy developments on renewables

As the world shifts towards renewable energy systems, legal frameworks are being developed to institutionalise advancements in South Korea, the Philippines and Taiwan
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Japan Economic Security
Expert briefing

Exploring Japan’s economic security promotion act

By Takashi Suzuki and Yuko Toyoda, City-Yuwa Partners
This legislation is aimed at protecting national interests while safeguarding against the nefarious use of Japanese technologies by foreign actors
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Viridium acquisition Allianz
Deal digest

Six firms act on USD3.8bn landmark insurance deal

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Personal Data Privacy
Practice Guides

A regulatory update on data privacy

Comprehensive regulations targeted at personal data privacy protection are being implemented across jurisdictions in the Philippines, Taiwan and India
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Japan unsolicited offers
Atsumi & Sakai

Japan’s unsolicited offers after METI 2023 guidelines

By Sho Tsuzuki, Atsumi & Sakai
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Russia Life Sciencesvideo
SL Legal

Life sciences sector in Russia: Regulatory landscape for 2025

By Vsevolod Tyupa and Ivan Zaraiskiy, SL Legal
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Digital Piracy Philippines
ACCRALAW

Digital piracy in the Philippines

By Razel Ann P Esteban, ACCRALAW
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Philippine Renewable Energy Law
DivinaLaw

Philippine court decision supports green energy law

By Jose M Layug Jr, DivinaLaw
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Federis & Associates

Protecting creative IP during Philippine elections

By Ernest Luigi A Manzanares, Federis & Associates Law Offices
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DLG Joint Venture Bangkok
Market pulse

Korean firm DLG sets up Bangkok JV in first for Thailand

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Taiwan’s top 100 lawyers plus 15 Legal Icons
A-List lawyers

Taiwan’s top 100 lawyers plus 15 legal icons

Asia Business Law Journal uncovers the premier professionals leading the way in Taiwan’s legal landscape
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BVI Asia cross-border
Practitioners' perspectives

BVI: Asia’s top partner in global cross-border structuring

By Elise Donovan, BVI Finance
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Dentons Thai combination
Market pulse

Dentons plans Thai combination in latest SEA expansion

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OI Regime Restrictions
Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co

Navigating commitment restrictions under OI regime

By Rohan Jain, Kshitij Arora and Shruti Jaju, Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co
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Series Financing BVI Cayman
Loeb Smith Attorneys

Key issues in series financing under BVI, Cayman Islands law

By Frost Wu and Cesare Bandini, Loeb Smith Attorneys
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BVI's growth opportunities in Asia
Practitioners' perspectives

Growth and opportunities for BVI in Asia

By Michael Gagie, Aisling Dwyer, and Karen Zhang Pallaras, Maples Group
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Asia Legal Challenges
Cover story

Trouble ahead

From Trump’s global tariff war to jurisdictional legal hurdles, uncertainty abounds for Asia in 2025.
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A-List lawyers

Singapore’s Top 100 lawyers plus 20 legal icons

Asia Business Law Journal reveals the leading talent in Singapore’s legal profession
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Incisive Law Director Davis Tan
Market pulse

Incisive adds director to tap Greater China work boon

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JILA In-House Legal Awards 2025
In-house agenda

JILA celebrates annual in-house awards

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ICCA 2025 agenda membership surge
In-house agenda

ICCA plots 2025 agenda amid membership surge

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ACCHK compliance
In-house agenda

ACCHK strengthening compliance awareness

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ACC Singapore 2025 networking event
In-house agenda

ACC Singapore looks ahead at first networking event in 2025

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In-house agenda

Aussie in-house counsel set to try a day at the zoo

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Mitsui Iron Ore Deal
Deal digest

KWM, Clayton Utz act on Mitsui’s USD5.3bn iron ore buy

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Bird & Bird Tokyo Office Expansion
Market pulse

Bird & Bird flies in second partner to grow Tokyo bench

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Atsumi & Sakai appoints Alan Kitchin
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Atsumi & Sakai adds UK veteran to lead global projects

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CMS Holborn Asia recruits Ying Yi Liew
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CMS Holborn Asia fortifies finance team with director hire

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RDS adds heavyweight talent as partners
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RDS makes power moves, adding heavyweight talent as partners

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Shin & Kim Legal Hires
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Shin & Kim strengthens disputes calibre with quartet hire

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BVI Premier Targets Malaysia
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BVI Premier Wheatley eyes APAC growth, targets Malaysia

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Kris Daswani Hire
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David Cameron Law shores up Hong Kong bench with key hire

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Barun Law recruits Moo Sung Jin
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Barun Law adds talent with a former FSS senior investigator

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Robin Lynn & Lee recruits Caera Lee
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Malaysia’s Robin Lynn & Lee boosts team with new partner

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A&O Shearman appoints Scott Neilson
Market pulse

A&O Shearman names energy expert as new MP in Tokyo

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Nidec Unsolicited Takeover Bid
Deal digest

Six firms counsel on Nidec’s USD1.7bn unsolicited takeover

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JX Advanced Metals IPO
Deal digest

Four firms act on JX IPO, Japan’s biggest listing since 2018

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Adnan Sundra expands disputes bench
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Adnan Sundra expands disputes bench with key team

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Covenant Chambers recruits Ng Pei Tong
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Covenant Chambers boosts corporate finance with new director

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Sang Jin Han joins Kim & Chang
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Cross-border M&A veteran joins Kim & Chang with his team

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Malaysia-Law-Firm-Awards-Nomination
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Make your nominations now for Malaysia Law Firm Awards

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White & Case shifts Indonesia strategy
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White & Case shifts Indonesia strategy, ends partnership

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Yageo’s Shibaura Electronics takeover bid
Deal digest

Duo acts on Yageo’s unsolicited takeover bid for Japan firm

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Hogan Lovells appoints Charmian Aw
Market pulse

Hogan Lovells adds expert as data privacy tightens

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Bain Capital’s Mitsubishi Pharma buy
Deal digest

Trio steers Bain Capital’s USD3.3bn Mitsubishi Pharma buy

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Withers KhattarWong appoints Pardeep Singh Khosa
Market pulse

New Withers partner leads Singapore disputes team

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DLG expands into Silicon Valley
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DLG expands into the US with new office in Silicon Valley

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Hong Kong Funds Practice Expansion
Market pulse

Charles Russell grows Hong Kong funds practice with key hire?

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KWM expands with new partners
Market pulse

KWM adds partners, expands bench in Australia, Singapore??

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LG CNS IPO
Deal digest

Quartet guides Korea’s largest IPO since January 2022

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Zul Rafique rehires Tengku Alaudin
Market pulse

Partner rejoins Zul Rafique in Malaysia construction boost?

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Balancing K-AI
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Balancing K-AI

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A&O Bangkok partner
Market pulse

A&O Shearman names new Bangkok?office managing partner?

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Withers KhattarWong recruits Gary Beh
Market pulse

Withers KhattarWong adds corporate partner in Singapore

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Trinity International launches Singapore office
Market pulse

Trinity International boosts APAC presence with new office

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Providence Law Asia appoints Colin Liew
Market pulse

Providence Law bolsters global disputes with new head

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Morgan Lewis hires Gerald Fujii and Naoki Ueyama
Market pulse

Morgan Lewis deepens Tokyo real estate bench with veterans

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Sarvasu?ks?ma appoints Rika Rusman
Market pulse

Indonesia’s Sarvasūks?ma boosts M&A team with new partner

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Siraj Omar launches disputes-focused firm
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Senior counsel Siraj Omar launches disputes-focused firm

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Yondr Group Data Centre Financing
Deal digest

Five firms lead on SEA’s largest data campus financing

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Miura & Partners expansion in Malaysia
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Miura & Partners enters Malaysia in expansion streak

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Dentons Lee hires Seon Ae Choi
Market pulse

Dentons Lee strengthens labour practice with expert hire

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Sreenivasan Chambers recruits key hires
Market pulse

Sreenivasan Chambers strengthens bench with key hires

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USD1.2 billion data centre deal
Deal digest

A&O, Abdullah Chan act on USD1.2bn Malaysia data centres deal

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Cambodian Microfinance Acquisition
Deal digest

Quartet drives largest Cambodian microfinance sale

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Ashurst Energy Partner
Market pulse

Ashurst zeros in on project growth with new energy partner

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RPC elects Antony Sassi
Market pulse

RPC makes Asia head global MP in regional pivotal boost

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Lee and Li marks 60th anniversary
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Lee and Li stresses core value on 60th anniversary

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Morrison Foerster hires Xiaoxi Lin
Market pulse

Morrison Foerster expands PE, M&A presence with partner hire

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Lukman Sheriff Alias' appointment
Market pulse

Malaysia’s Zul Rafique & Partners names new managing partner

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Suresh Divyanathan launches Dauntless Law Chambers
Market pulse

Dauntless Law Chambers debuts in Singapore

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Riza Buditomo launches Anagata Law Firm
Market pulse

Ex-HHP trade head branches out in Jakarta with Anagata Law

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Scott Jalowayski
Market pulse

Mofo Singapore deepens M&A bench with ex-partner’s return

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CMS hired Steven Tran
Market pulse

CMS adds M&A expert in Hong Kong talent boost

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Alibaba’s Sun Art Retail sale
Deal digest

Quartet drives Alibaba’s USD1.7bn Sun Art Retail sale to DCP?

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Gibson Dunn Financial Regulatory Hire
Market pulse

Gibson Dunn grows financial regulatory team with new hire

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Foreign Law Joint Enterprise
Market pulse

Mori Hamada foreign lawyers make equal partners in rebranding

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Paloma Rheem Fujitsu General buyout
Deal digest

Duo leads on USD1.6bn Fujitsu General buyout

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Charles Russell appoints Tun Zaw Mra
Market pulse

Charles Russell expands corporate expertise with new partner

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Ashurst's new partner James Ford
Market pulse

Ashurst boosts APAC presence with new partner in Hong Kong

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VeraLaw's 75th Anniversary
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VeraLaw reflects on firm’s success after 75th anniversary

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Providence Law insolvency practice
Market pulse

Providence Law buttresses insolvency bench with new head

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HHP rehires Bima Sarumpaet
Market pulse

HHP rehires M&A partner to meet rising demand in Jakarta?

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IP and TMT Practice Expansion
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Joyce A. Tan expands IP & TMT calibre with veteran hire

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Michelle Li Head of Arbitration China
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Rajah & Tann?hires new head for China amid investment surge

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