Tag: DLA Piper
Steptoe & Johnson adds arbitration partner in London
Zachary Song, formerly an of counsel at DLA Piper in Singapore, has relocated to London as a partner of Steptoe & Johnson
A greater good
Law firms across Asia are putting profits aside to focus on pro bono work, community engagement, sustainability and staff welfare
China Business Law Awards 2023
China Business Law Journal reveals its top performing law firms of 2022
Indian Law Firm Awards 2023
We recognise the ingenuity and achievements of the country’s top law firms
DLA Piper appoints APAC restructuring head Naomi Moore
DLA Piper has hired Naomi Moore, who joined from Akin Gump’s Hong Kong office, as partner and head of APAC restructuring
Who’s next?
The recent collapse of regional financial institutions in the US has rocked global banking, including in Asia, prompting a range of legal ramifications that could last for years
Thailand Law Firm Awards 2023
Things are looking up for Thailand, with the reopening of borders welcoming travellers back. With a fast-developing economy and strong business ties to the region, Thailand is set to regain its position as an attractive destination for foreign tourists and investment
Deals of the year 2022
India Business Law Journal reveals the standout deals and disputes of 2022 and the law firms that showed their worth in successfully concluding them
In-house Counsel Awards 2022
India Business Law Journal reveals the achievements of the country’s leading in-house counsel and corporate legal teams who have been selected as this year’s winners
Baker’s veteran corporate lawyer joins DLA Piper in Bangkok
After 25 years at Baker McKenzie and spending 12 years as a partner, Thananan Sangnuan moves to DLA Piper as a partner in the Bangkok office
Spanish firm Cuatrecasas hires new director to tap potential in China
In a rare move and sign of an upbeat outlook Spanish law firm Cuatrecasas appoints corporate veteran Sandra Costas as its new director in China following the Asian giant ending its zero-covid policy
DLA Piper grabs tax and renewable energy experts in Singapore and Tokyo
DLA Piper has hired international tax lawyer Barbara Voskamp and energy expert Peter Armstrong as partners in its Singapore and Tokyo offices, respectively
Deals of the year 2022
China Business Law Journal announces the most exciting China-related legal transactions and disputes of 2022
Hong Kong does an about-face on virtual assets to grow legal market
With the Hong Kong government’s embrace of cryptocurrencies and attempts to include them in the regulatory system last year, its policy U-turn has injected increasing enquiries to local lawyers
DLA Piper hires M&A partner in Hong Kong to develop business
Mergers and acquisitions expert Fang Xin joins the Hong Kong office of DLA Piper as a partner in its corporate practice
Three partners join DaHui to bolster dispute resolution, IP
DaHui Lawyers hired three partners, Dai Yi, Reking Chen and Chen Yun, to strengthen its dispute resolution and intellectual property capabilities
DLA Piper assists Fosun’s Lanvin Group in de-SPAC listing on NYSE
DLA Piper advised international luxury conglomerate Lanvin Group in its New York Stock Exchange listing via a de-SPAC merger
Crisis innovation
Small wonder that the past couple of years have spawned an exciting amount of tech-related reform in China’s courts and arbitration institutions
HSBC, Cuscaden Peak legal chiefs win SCCA awards 2022
The Singapore Corporate Counsel Association (SCCA) hosted its sixth Chief Legal Officer (CLO) Awards reception at the Sinfonia Ristorante on 10 November, recognising CLOs who have made outstanding contributions to their respective companies, businesses, or organisations
Former Kennedys’ Bangkok head turns to Siam Premier
Suraphon Rittipongponchusit has moved to Thai law firm Siam Premier as a senior consultant in its insurance and dispute resolution practice
Baker McKenzie and DLA Piper in Japan’s tofu expansion to US
Baker McKenzie (Gaikokuho Joint Enterprise) advised Japanese company House Foods on its acquisition of Keystone Natural Holdings, a US maker of tofu and other plant-based products
DLA Piper hires new banking partner in Hong Kong
DLA Piper has hired banking lawyer Trinh Hoang, a former Linklaters managing associate in Hong Kong for more than two years
Deewin Tianxia raises HKD977M in Hong Kong listing
DLA Piper and Dentons advised Deewin Tianxia, the Chinese commercial automobile service provider
Data Dojo
Data protection laws are evolving rapidly as the world becomes more digitalised, and Japan is working hard to keep its sword sharp
China Business Law Awards 2022
China Business Law Journal reveals the law firms that have excelled in the past year
ACC offers diversity, equity and inclusion maturity model
As diversity, equity and inclusion gains importance alongside global environmental, social and governance (ESG) values, a legal association and its foundation have teamed up with other lawyers and business leaders to design a format for organisations to measure progress in these areas
DLA Piper’s new Tokyo co-head lays out game plan
DLA Piper has promoted Masahiko Ishida as co-country managing partner for Japan, sharing joint leadership responsibilities with Lance Miller
Banking lawyer joins DLA Piper in Hong Kong
DLA Piper has strengthened its finance, projects and restructuring practice in Hong Kong with the hiring of banking and finance lawyer Crystal Chen as a partner
DLA strengthens China energy finance with new hire
Former Linklaters partner Crystal Chen is moving to DLA Piper to be a partner in the firm’s finance, projects and restructuring practice based in Hong Kong
Thailand Law Firm Awards 2022
Recovering global demand is softening the impact of the pandemic on Thailand. While travel restrictions continue taking a heavy toll on the tourism sector, a major contributor to the economy, the country has rolled out an extensive and comprehensive package to kick-start a rebound.
Deals of the Year
India Business Law Journal reveals the standout deals and disputes of 2021 and the law firms that worked hard to successfully conclude them
Mapping global expertise
As a wave of dealmaking showcases legal prowess around the world, India Business Law Journal reveals the top foreign law firms for India work
Devil in the data
Using the EU's GDPR as a benchmark, Asia's data privacy landscape is evolving rapidly. The region is also shaping regulation to fit its own unique approaches and challenges
DLA Piper in first for PHX digital token
DLA Piper has advised on the structuring of PHX, the world's first commercial bank-issued digital token from the Union Bank of the Philippines