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Carey Olsen advises Align Partners Capital Management on formation of latest fund
Carey Olsen Hong Kong has advised on the Cayman Islands legal and regulatory aspects of the formation of Align Partners Korea Fund, Align Partners Korea (Non-US) Feeder Fund and Align Partners Korea (US) Feeder Fund (together, the “Fund”). The Fund is sub-managed by Seoul-based Align Partners […]
CIE Legal advises Optimus Group on the landmark $44 million acquisition of Autocare
Leading commercial and automotive law firm CIE Legal is advising Optimus Group on the acquisition of LINX CCG’s Autocare business. In the landmark deal, Optimus will acquire 75,505 shares in Autocare – one of Australia’s largest integrated logistics providers – for $44 million. The sale is […]
Dentons launches combination with PJS Law in the Philippines
Global law firm bolsters offering in ASEAN
India Hopes for a Better Year
The election year in India has commenced and everyone is keenly observing the ongoing developments for this mammoth exercise which is scheduled during the year. The economic growth forecasts for the Indian economy appear to be stable despite the numerous challenges observed during the year. The […]
How Kazakhstan is Pioneering Human Rights in Central Asia
The preservation and promotion of human rights are fundamental to the development of a just and fair society. Upholding human rights is an essential responsibility that transcends geographical locations and cultural contexts, and it is a duty that every government must embrace. By dismantling discriminatory practices and providing equal opportunities, […]
Should your law firm outsource content marketing?
Blogging essential to law firm marketing efforts As good2bsocial has detailed, content marketing is necessary for law firms to generate attention and new potential client leads. Importantly, businesses that use blogs receive 67% more leads per month than those that do not blog. Many law firm blogs […]
Carey Olsen Singapore ranked Tier 1 for third consecutive year by The Legal 500
Carey Olsen features as one of only two offshore law firms in Singapore to be classed as Tier 1 for the third consecutive year in The Legal 500 2024 Asia Pacific Guide, with more Carey Olsen lawyers ranked in Singapore than any other offshore firm. Carey […]
A new page for Family Law practice in Hong Kong?
Today we discuss with Caroline McNally, who recently joined Hugill & Ip, one of the most dynamic and fast-growing boutique law firms in Hong Kong. With an impressive track-record and extensive experience in Family Law, Caroline brings an incredible wealth of knowledge and expertise to the […]
Lewis Silkin strengthens Hong Kong Dispute Resolution capability with addition of partner Kenix Yuen
Lewis Silkin today announces the appointment of Kenix Yuen as a partner in the firms’ dispute resolution team. Joining Lewis Silkin from Hong Kong dispute resolution firm Gall Solicitors, Kenix brings experience in advising on cross border commercial litigation, international arbitration, shareholder disputes and enforcement of […]
Exploring Equitable Doctrine of Unconscionability in Love and Contract Law
The positive approach to define law rarely accommodates emotion in its consideration for the law’s being as it is. ‘Emotion’ may suffice to be a popular element for a court-room drama script, but it may not hold good ground for a judge who is typically tied […]
Reflections on nearly 30 years in legal practice in Malaysia. An interview with Anand Raj, Head of Tax Disputes, Shearn Delamore & Co.
Anand Raj has been a partner with Malaysian law firm Shearn Delamore & Co. since 2003. He was admitted as an Advocate & Solicitor of the High Court of Malaya in 1996. In this interview with Asia Law Portal, Anand details his practice and provides background about […]
30 legal tech innovators in the Asia-Pacific region to follow in 2023
Legal technology innovation in the Asia-Pacific region has continued to accelerate in recent years. It drives in part by the pandemic necessity for the tools necessary to optimize remote work. Indeed, an expert panel on this subject recently gather for a discussion — by India’s LawWiser. […]
30 women legal innovators in Asia to follow in 2022
The importance of legal innovation in the Asia-Pacific region is growing rapidly. And many women are leading legal startups, incubators, tech-enabled consultancies, and legal tech initiatives throughout the APAC region. Asia Law Portal has reported on and interviewed many of these legal innovators. With this in […]
30 people to watch in the business of law in Asia in 2020
As 60% of the world’s new internet users are now located in the Asia-Pacific region, the intersection of the internet and legal services in Asia is becoming more important every year. Notably, as Siam Legal Tech Center details on their website, the ASEAN region has in recent years seen […]
30 people to watch in the business of law in Asia in 2019
The Asia-Pacific legal markets in 2018 were characterized by trends including the exponential growth of technology deployment and innovation; the growing efforts of elite regional and local firms to adapt, innovate and compete; the potential limitations (and growth) in market access for foreign law firms; the […]
30 people to watch in the business of law in Asia in 2017
As we approach the beginning of 2017 — Asia Law Portal continues its’ tradition begun in 2015 and followed up in 2016 — of naming 30 people to watch in the business of law in the coming year. In retrospect — 2016 represented a year of […]
30 people to watch in the business of law in Asia in 2016
In 2015, the Asia-Pacific legal markets saw a deepening of competition among a larger number and forms of legal services provider. From global law firms utilizing mergers to international law firms seeking to emulate market gains by NewLaw firms – to the increasing ascendance of legal […]
30 people to watch in the business of law in Asia in 2015
As 2015 begins – below is a list of 30 key people to watch for commentary and new initiatives in the business of law in the Asia-Pacific legal markets during the course of the coming year: Chris Devonshire-Ellis (@cde_asia) — Founder of Dezan Shira & Associates (@DezanShira) and […]
Foreign law firms can now access South Korea’s legal market
As a result of two recent landmark free trade agreements between South Korea, the European Union and the United States — the South Korean legal market will now be open for American and European law firms. According to Ranajit Dam’s article in Asian Legal Business, South […]