Rohit Kumar, group general counsel at UPL, talks about how he is building a culture of openness and empowerment, why Indian law firms have still some way to go in matching their international counterparts in terms of service quality, and why in-house lawyers must always be “part of the solution.”
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HK: Linklaters makes partner hire from SFCMagic Circle law firm Linklaters has hired Roger Cheng as a partner from Hong Kong’s Securities and Futures Commission, where he was head of the takeovers team. He will start at Linklaters in August.What Clients Want: Take our Client Satisfaction SurveyAttention all in-house lawyers! We want to hear from you about your evolving requirements from external law firms.SURVEY LINK HERETokyo: K&L hires project finance partner from BCLP LondonU.S. law firm K&L Gates has hired project finance specialist Dominic Gregory as a partner in Tokyo from the London office of Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner.8 key insights from LRN’s 2023 Ethics & Compliance Programme Effectiveness Report [Brought to you by LRN] How confident are you that your ethics and compliance programme is helping your organisation navigate today’s risks? Economic uncertainty, geopolitical conflict, supply chain disruption, stakeholder activism, and increased scrutiny by government regulators present significant challenges for the road ahead. But new data from LRN’s 2023 Ethics & Compliance Programme Effectiveness Report shows that programme effectiveness reinforces corporate resilience in challenging times.Milbank leads on financing of largest wind power plant in SE AsiaMilbank has advised Asian Development Bank (ADB) and senior secured parties on the $692 million financing and construction of a 600-megawatt wind power plant in southern Laos. The project will be the largest wind power plant in Southeast Asia, and the first in Laos.Mayer Brown brings on board M&A expert in Tokyo from Greenberg TraurigMayer Brown has hired M&A specialist Eiji Kobayashi as a partner in Tokyo from Greenberg Traurig, where he was a shareholder.Evolving capital markets in Thailand [Brought to you by Chandler MHM]During the first and second quarters of 2023, there were two main developments in relation to capital markets regulations in ThailandALSPs and AFAs: Future-proof your firm, deliver maximum client value [Brought to you by Multilaw]The client-firm relationship is evolving at an ever-increasing pace, with several macro-level trends combining to create conditions of continual disruption and change.CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS: ALB Asia's Top 15 TMT Lawyers 2023We are now accepting submissions for ALB Asia’s Top 15 TMT Lawyers 2023. DOWNLOAD FORM HERE
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SUBMISSION OPEN: ALB M&A Rankings 2023
Submissions for ALB’s annual ranking of the best law firms for M&A in Asia are now open.
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Deadline: June 19, 2023
ALB Asia's Top 15 TMT Lawyers 2023
We are now accepting submissions for ALB Asia’s Top 15 TMT Lawyers 2023.
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Deadline: June 19, 2023
ALB Asia Rising Stars Thailand 2023
Open to those either working in-house or in law firms, the list will showcase lawyers under 40 years of age who are doing high-quality work, and in the process earning accolades from their colleagues, superiors and clients.
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Deadline: June 19, 2023
ALB India Top Disputes Lawyers 2023
We are now accepting submissions for the ALB India Top Disputes Lawyers 2023.
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Deadline: July 31, 2023
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One Asia Lawyers Group has been recognised by Asian Legal Business as one of Asia’s fastest-growing firms this year. In this interview with ALB, OAL Managing Partner Tetsuo Kurita shares some of his firm's growth highlights and development strategies. CLICK TO WATCH MORE VIDEOS
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ALB Asia Super 50 TMT Lawyers2023
In its third annual Asia Super 50 TMT Lawyers list, Asian Legal Business showcases the leading lawyers in the region’s technology, media, and telecommunications practices who have won wide acclaim from clients. The list is in alphabetical order, and certain lawyers have been profiled. |
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2023 ALB surveys and rankings
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