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ALB CONVERSATIONS: Anna Quah, UPS
By Asian Legal Business《亚洲法律杂志》
Anna Quah is Vice-President, Legal, Asia-Pacific at UPS, the world's biggest package delivery firm. Having started her career in private practice, first with Rajah & Tann, and then as a partner at Ang & Partners, Quah moved in-house after joining UPS in 2006. She assumed her current role in 2013, and this year was named as a winner of the Woman Lawyer of the Year (In-house) award at the ALB SE Asia Law Awards 2024. Quah, who describes herself as having become a “general counsel by accident,” is passionate about people development, mental health and fitness.
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SUBMISSIONS OPEN: Fastest 30 Growing Firms
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Freshfields, S&C advise on Japan Tobacco’s $2.4bln Vector take-private deal
Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer has advised Japan Tobacco (JT) in its $2.4 billion acquisition of Vector Group, the fourth-largest tobacco company in the United States. Sullivan & Cromwell advised Vector on the sale.
PRC firms continue HK expansion as Wang Jing & GH opens office
Chinese law firm Wang Jing & GH has opened an office in Hong Kong, becoming the latest mainland Chinese legal practice to establish a presence in the Asian financial hub.
Navigating disruptions and distractions in international dispute resolution at Singapore Convention Week 2024 [Brought to you by the Ministry of Law, Singapore]
New developments and innovations emerge around the world every day. But not all will have an impact on you. How then do you discern what will affect you – be it positively or negatively, so that you can take the necessary steps to either mitigate the risks and negative impact, or seize the opportunities? How can you distinguish “disruptions” from “distractions”?
Ropes, Latham, Freshies act on $1.1 bln PropertyGuru take-private
Ropes & Gray has advised Swedish investment firm EQT AB on its offer to acquire New York-listed Singapore-based online real estate platform PropertyGuru for $1.1 billion.
Indonesia’s ARKO adds banking and finance veteran
Indonesian law firm ARKO, formerly known as Armila & Rako, has appointed Dani Indrawan as a new partner specializing in banking and finance.
First Up with ALB: A Newsletter by Asian Legal Business
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SAM, Trilegal, CAM, Sidley, Links act on $500 mln India baby products IPO
Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co and Sidley Austin have advised India’s Brainbees Solutions, the operator of the FirstCry platform, on its 42-billion-rupee ($500 million) IPO, with Linklaters advising the book-running lead managers (BRLMs).
Stephenson Harwood SG alliance firm lands corp partner from Dentons
Virtus Law, UK law firm Stephenson Harwood's Singapore alliance firm, has hired corporate lawyer Eunice Yao as a partner from Dentons Rodyk & Davidson.
SUBMISSIONS OPEN: ALB Asia Rising Stars (Hong Kong) 2024
We are now accepting submissions for ALB’s Rising Stars Hong Kong list, which spotlights the next generation of the region’s lawyers. The list will be published in the November 2024 issue of ALB Asia.
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Pisut adds cross-border disputes partner in Bangkok
Thai law firm Pisut & Partners has bolstered its international arbitration capabilities with the addition of partner Dutsadee Dutsadeepanich in Bangkok.
A Conversation with Justisiari P. Kusumah, managing partner of K&K Advocates [Brought to you by K&K Advocates]
Justisiari P. Kusumah, the managing partner of K&K Advocates, talks about his passion for helping clients protect their valuable innovations. He is committed to developing specialised expertise that sets him apart in the legal profession, collaborating with various stakeholders to ensure comprehensive asset protection for clients. With a focus on Intellectual Property (IP) law, Kusumah excels in IP litigation and is driven by a profound enthusiasm for implementing creative and innovative strategies to effectively represent clients in court.
ALB joins hands with Tiantai for inaugural overseas forum in Jakarta
On July 9, ALB, in partnership with China Tiantai Law Firm, successfully hosted the ALB & Tiantai Forum 2024: Indonesia Investment Landscape - Legal and Regulatory Updates at the Ritz-Carlton Hotel in Jakarta.
SUBMISSIONS OPEN: India Top Intellectual Property Boutique Firms 2024
India's IP landscape features boutique law firms offering specialized expertise at lower costs, focusing on patents, trademarks, or copyrights. Submissions welcome but not mandatory. Only firms with 10 or fewer partners will be considered.
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We are now accepting submissions for ALB’s Rising Stars Hong Kong list, which spotlights the next generation of the region’s lawyers. The list will be published in the November 2024 issue of ALB Asia.
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ALB Top 50 Largest Law Firms 2024
Research for the ALB Top 50 Largest Law Firms 2024 rankings has commenced. Please use the forms below to submit your numbers to us. We will also be reaching out to you individually.
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SUBMISSIONS OPEN: ALB Asia Rising Stars (Hong Kong) 2024
We are now accepting submissions for ALB’s Rising Stars Hong Kong list, which spotlights the next generation of the region’s lawyers. The list will be published in the November 2024 issue of ALB Asia.
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SUBMISSIONS OPEN: India Top Intellectual Property Boutique Firms 2024
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DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION IN JAPAN'S LEGAL INDUSTRY
As one of Japan’s Big Four law firms, Anderson Mori & Tomotsune has made it its mission to improve diversity and inclusion, or D&I, across the firm and Japan’s legal industry.
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Rankings and Listings Results ALB Asia Top 15 Female Lawyers 2024
In a legal landscape increasingly shaped by female talent, Asian Legal Business (ALB) presents its fourth annual ranking of the Top 15 Female Lawyers in Asia, showcasing the remarkable achievements and contributions of women in the legal profession across the region. As we celebrate these outstanding women, we delve into their unique perspectives, exploring the challenges they've overcome, the impact of their leadership, and the evolving role of women in shaping the future of Asia's legal market.
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2023 ALB surveys and rankings
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