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UAE’s Habib Al Mulla establishes Delhi foothold as cross-border legal demand surges UAE heavyweight Habib Al Mulla & Partners has expanded its international presence by opening a fifth office in New Delhi, aiming to capitalize on the growing legal services corridor between India and the Gulf amidst rising bilateral trade.
SUBMISSIONS OPEN: ALB Asia 40 Under 40 2025 Submissions are now open for ALB Asia’s annual 40 Under 40 list, celebrating exceptional lawyers under 40 in the region. Note that lawyers based in mainland China and Australia/New Zealand are not eligible.
Deadline: Aug. 4, 2025DOWNLOAD FORM HEREIndonesian legal industry mourns passing of AHP managing partner Ibrahim Assegaf The Indonesian legal community is in mourning following the death of Ibrahim Sjarief Assegaf, co-founder and managing partner of the country’s largest law firm, Assegaf Hamzah & Partners (AHP), who passed away on May 20.
Cleary, HSF leading on Jiangsu Hengrui’s $1.3 bln Hong Kong IPO Jiangsu Hengrui Pharmaceuticals is planning a HK$9.5 billion IPO on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, with legal advice from multiple firms to support its growth and global expansion.
Top Japanese law firms guide NTT's $16.4 bln buyout of NTT Data Group Mori Hamada & Matsumoto advised NTT on its ¥2.37 trillion ($16.4 billion) acquisition of NTT Data Group, represented by Nagashima Ohno & Tsunematsu, while Nishimura & Asahi counseled the special committee overseeing the deal.
SUBMISSIONS OPEN: ALB Asia M&A Rankings 2025 Submissions are now open for ALB's annual rankings of the best law firms for M&A in Asia, covering a range of jurisdictions from China and Hong Kong to India and Vietnam. This year, we aim to recognize both domestic and international firms that excel in M&A transactions across the region.
Deadline: Jul. 4, 2025DOWNLOAD FORM FOR CHINA, HONG KONG, JAPAN, KOREA HEREDOWNLOAD FORM FOR INDIA, INDONESIA, MALAYSIA, PHILIPPINES, SINGAPORE, THAILAND, VIETNAM HERESG: Sreenivasan Chambers turns to K&L again for director hire Sreenivasan Chambers has expanded with the addition of director Palaniappan Sundararaj, a contracts and tort lawyer with over 30 years of experience, enhancing its disputes practice and mentorship efforts.
Anagram, K&L Gates, Eversheds guide $310 mln acquisition of Hubergroup Avenue Capital Group and MAVCO Investments have acquired Hubergroup for $310 million, with legal counsel from K&L Gates and Anagram Partners, while Eversheds Sutherland represented Hubergroup's existing shareholders.
Emerging Technology and Tomorrow’s Lawyers – Data, the new Black Gold [Brought to you by the Singapore Academy of Law] As cyberattacks increasingly target valuable data, particularly within law firms, understanding legal remedies and the complexities surrounding data ownership and protection becomes essential in navigating the aftermath of such incidents.
India issues stricter rules for foreign lawyers flying in for client work New rules require foreign lawyers in India to report to the Bar Council and disclose client details, limiting their stay to 60 days a year, raising concerns about compliance and confidentiality.
SUBMISSIONS OPEN: ALB Asia Rising Stars Hong Kong 2025 ALB is accepting submissions for its Rising Stars Hong Kong list, spotlighting lawyers under 40 based in Hong Kong for their high-quality work.
Deadline: Jul. 4, 2025DOWNLOAD FORM HERESG: Ex-Oon & Bazul duo sets up new commercial litigation boutique Christian Teo and Esther Yong, former lawyers at Oon & Bazul, have launched Watershed Law, a firm that focuses on commercial litigation, international arbitration, and shipping, with a commitment to strong client relationships and innovative legal services.
SUBMISSIONS OPEN: ALB Firms to Watch (Vietnam) 2025 Vietnam's boutique law firms are gaining attention, with ALB Asia Magazine highlighting firms with 10 or fewer partners that are making a market impact.
Deadline: Jul. 15, 2025DOWNLOAD FORM HEREIndochine Counsel: A Culture Built to Endure and Elevate [Indochine Counsel | Business Law Practitioners] Mr. Dang The Duc and Ms. Nguyen Thi Ai Lien from Indochine Counsel discuss how structured support and a focus on mental well-being have improved employee engagement and reduced turnover in high-pressure legal environments.
HK firm Howse Williams welcomes TMT partner from K&L Gates Hong Kong law firm Howse Williams has expanded its technology, media and telecommunications offering with the hire of Paul Haswell as a partner from U.S. law firm K&L Gates.
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