Other News SUBMISSIONS OPEN: ALB Asia Rising Stars Indonesia 2023 We are now accepting submissions for ALB’s Rising Stars Indonesia list, which spotlights the next generation of the country’s lawyers. The list will be published in the January/February 2023 issue of ALB Asia. DOWNLOAD FORM HERE Deadline: December 23, 2022 Japan: Nishimura advises on $2.1 bln takeover of DHC by Orix Nishimura & Asahi has advised Japanese financial services corporation Orix on its 300-billion-yen ($2.1 billion) acquisition of cosmetics company DHC. Zhong Lun adds disputes partner in HK from local firm The PRC’s Zhong Lun Law Firm has hired disputes expert Terence Luk as a partner in Hong Kong from local firm Fairbairn Catley Low & Kong, where he spent about 25 years. Using Case Insights to Improve Litigation Strategy and Manage Costs [Brought to you by Epiq] Performing an early case assessment (ECA) to help make better litigation strategy decisions is not a new or novel concept. However, with the rise in technology, this process has evolved and become increasingly more valuable to litigation teams. ‘The combination allows us to be both local and global’ Last month, Dentons announced its plan to combine with Indian law firm Link Legal to form Dentons Link Legal, marking a likely first for that country’s legal market. Atul Sharma, recently appointed as chairman of the firm, describes the combination in detail, as well as how he hopes it will benefit his firm. SUBMISSION OPEN: ALB Asia's Top 15 ESG Law Firms 2023 In the face of unprecedented challenges globally, ESG (environmental, social, governance) has kept up the momentum to take center stage in the business world. Law firms have thus been taking critical steps to guide clients through the ever-increasing range of ESG regulatory obligations and potential opportunities arising therefrom. DOWNLOAD FORM HERE Deadline: December 23, 2022 SG: Kennedys grows aviation offering with DLA hire, new APAC head UK law firm Kennedys has bolstered its aviation offering in Asia by hiring Tristan Thompson as a partner in Singapore from DLA Piper, and naming Anita Quy as its new APAC practice head. A conversation with Katsumasa Suzuki, one of ALB Asia Top 15 Capital Markets Lawyers 2022 [Brought to you by Mori Hamada & Matsumoto] This inaugural ranking highlights the achievements of the top capital markets lawyers across Asia, who have demonstrated an outstanding track record of work, while earning accolades from their colleagues, superiors, and clients. ALB brings glamour to Dubai with 1st in-person Mideast Law Awards A dazzling venue, the finest lawyers and teams, prestigious accolades: The trifecta symbolising the legal industry’s very own “Oscars” was on full display on Nov. 17 at the Anantara Downtown Dubai Hotel in the United Arab Emirates. CLICK HERE TO READ MORE NEWS ON THE ALB WEBSITE |