Tag: Asia
Baker McKenzie steers Vietnam’s largest securities firm loan
Baker McKenzie Vietnam advises on a USD488 million unsecured syndicated loan to Techcom Securities, making it the largest of its kind in the country
Norton Rose, Kinstellar steer USD2.2bn Asia clean energy JV
Norton Rose Fulbright and Kinstellar have advised on a USD2.2 billion, 50-50 joint venture between UAE renewable energy company Masdar
Simmons & Simmons brings in intellectual property partner
Simmons & Simmons has hired trademark lawyer Patsy Lau as a partner at its Hong Kong office, further strengthening its Asia
Capital markets partner returns to JunHe in Hong Kong
JunHe Law Offices welcomes return of partner Ryan Choi at the Hong Kong branch to bolster its capital markets practice
Simpson Thacher team advises on NSSK IV Series Funds
Simpson Thacher & Bartlett advised Japanese private equity firm Nippon Sangyo Suishin Kiko (NSSK) on the formation of its NSSK IV Series Funds
Jones Day expands global disputes practice with new partner
Jones Day has continued to strengthen its global disputes practice with the addition of Clive Luck as a partner in Perth
MoFo, Paul Hastings advise on USD4.5bn homebuilder deal
MoFo and Paul Hastings advised Japanese forestry and housing company Sumitomo Forestry on its approximately USD4.5 billion
Vietnam head at Jipyong shares growth plans, market outlook
Dong Ho Yoo, the new head of Jipyong Vietnam as of 1 February, has unveiled his plans to strengthen the firm’s existing services
Squire Patton Boggs sets up Korea desk, Sam Song to lead
Squire Patton Boggs has launched a dedicated Korea desk to be led by partner Sam Song
Linklaters designates William Liu as chair of Asia
Linklaters has appointed capital markets partner William Liu as the chair of Asia, tasking him with advancing the firm’s strategy in this region
Greenberg grows restructuring, private credit in Asia
Greenberg Traurig has hired Andrew Amos as a shareholder in Singapore to bolster its restructuring and private credit capabilities in Asia
Withers launches projects, energy practice in Asia
Withers has launched a dedicated projects and energy practice in Asia by hiring partners Ean MacPherson and Fumihiko Hori and special counsel Keisuke Misuda
From clicks to compliance: Asia’s e-commerce evolution
Rapid digital expansion is driving Asia’s regulators to craft new e-commerce frameworks
Tariff triage
Facing unpredictable tariffs, compliance crackdowns and rising trade tensions, companies in Asia are rethinking contracts, manufacturing and supply chains
Mapping Asia’s private equity outlook
Experts unpack the regulatory changes shaping Asia’s private equity landscape
Safeguarding consumers: Legal frameworks in Asia
From stricter e-commerce regulations to clearer liability standards, consumer laws are reshaping accountability across the region
TSMP Law taps former monetary authority deputy director
TSMP Law hired former MAS deputy director Harsharan Kaur to lead its investigations and financial regulatory practice
O’Melveny & Myers boosts cross-border capabilities in Asia
O’Melveny hires John Curran as Corporate Finance Partner in Singapore to expand Asia presence
Who if not you?
New ACC president and CEO Jason Brown outlines his vision to deepen engagement with in-house counsel across Asia
O’Melveny & Myers exits Japan as Tokyo head retires
O’Melveny & Myers is closing its Tokyo office after nearly 40 years, with Tokyo head Yoji Maeda set to retire
Greenberg Traurig boosts Singapore office with 7 new lawyers
Greenberg Traurig expands its Singapore office with seven new lawyers to strengthen its regional full-service capabilities
HK hire boosts Dentons’ project finance practice in Asia
Dentons hires Dominic Gregory in Hong Kong to boost project finance in Asia
Riding the undercurrents
Legal work in Asia's insurance sector is rising amid regulatory shifts and global disruptions
Firms leave KPMG-ZICO Law network two years post-merger
KPMG Law's merger with ZICO Law hit setbacks as firms in Cambodia, Indonesia & Malaysia exited in April to go solo
DAC Beachcroft forms Australia alliance, boosts APAC reach
DAC Beachcroft allies with Australia’s Gilchrist Connell, advancing its Asia-Pacific expansion strategy
BCLP to exit Asia, doubles down on transatlantic work
Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner (BCLP) is closing its Asia operations to focus on the US, UK, Europe & Middle East
Charting a course with AI regulation
Asia is moving to regulate generative AI to prevent misuse while leveraging its business potential
BVI: Asia’s top partner in global cross-border structuring
The BVI is Asia’s key partner, offering flexible and cost-effective solutions for global cross-border structuring
Growth and opportunities for BVI in Asia
The BVI remains key in Asia in 2025, adapting to regulations, fund growth, virtual assets & BVI BC demand
BVI premier targets Asia markets, China business
BVI Premier Natalio Wheatley boosts China investment ties while securing new growth in Asia amid geopolitical shifts
Trouble ahead
Asia faces legal and regulatory uncertainties in 2025 due to global and regional challenges
Rajah & Tann’s new MP eyes further regional expansion
Kim Beng Ng named Rajah & Tann’s new managing partner, focusing on expansion and AI
Charles Russell grows Hong Kong funds practice with key hire?
Charles Russell Speechlys expands its Hong Kong funds practice with partner Gaven Cheong
Gibson Dunn grows financial regulatory team with new hire
Gibson Dunn has hired Hagen Rooke as a partner in Singapore
Hogan Lovells boosts arbitration expertise with ex-MP
Hogan Lovells has hired Rob Palmer as a partner in Singapore to strengthen its international arbitration practice in Asia
Conyers launches new practice amid demand in Singapore
Conyers has opened a litigation and restructuring practice in Singapore, led by Anna Lin
Maintaining momentum
Massive infrastructure development and liberalisation of overseas investment have boosted the Philippines’ competitiveness, but the pandemic has changed everything. What will a newly elected government mean for business-related legal reform?
Markets expert joins Baker in HK
Baker McKenzie has added senior capital markets specialist Thomas Tarala as partner to commit its strategic development for SPAC listing regimes in Hong Kong bond markets and ESG (environmental, social and governance) investments
Funds lawyer and litigator join Carey Olsen in Singapore
Carey Olsen’s Singapore office has added investment funds specialist Tom Katsaros to its investment funds offering as a consultant, and experienced litigator Helen Wang to its litigation, insolvency and restructuring practice as a counsel
Ropes & Gray’s new Hong Kong leader sets priorities
Ropes & Gray has appointed asset management lawyer Vincent Ip as the managing partner of the firm’s Hong Kong office to succeed Dan Anderson who had been the office managing partner for five years











































































