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Why the appeal of foreign firms in China is reducing https://lnkd.in/gTGs3a-U In-house counsel believe Chinese domestic firms are becoming as sophisticated as international firms, but they may not shift their portfolios just yet Insight from Yihong Ying (Starbucks) and Leon Ge (ABRO Industries, Inc.) #foreignfirms #china #inhousecounsel #ipstrategy

“The spread of the team across contentious and transactional work is excellent. It is fast, thorough, efficient and always responsive.” The 2025 edition of Chambers Asia Pacific has recognised the firm's expertise in the region, with 11 practices and 16 lawyers recommended. Scroll below or click here to read more: https://ow.ly/8H8f50UtaAk #Chambers | #GlobalLawFirm

It has been an absolutely amazing yet exhausting week thanks to a successful #ICCA2024HK. With over 1,400 people in #HongKong for such a short period of time plus the need to keep up with our day jobs, I am surprised that I (and many others) are still standing.... Nevertheless, what better way to end such an exciting week than with wonderful news for Withersworldwide's APAC DR teams from Benchmark Litigation. For such a young (yet clearly strong and getting stronger) practice here in the APAC region, we are ranked in 11 practice areas with 11 of our DR lawyers (Chenthil Kumarasingam, Ivan Cheong, Justin Yip, Shaun Leong, FCIArb (梁立雄）, Deborah Barker, Amarjit Kaur, Shashi Nathan, Joseph Chu, Michael Chik, Jocelyn Tsao, and me!) also being ranked for 2024! With thanks to the hard work and dedication of our Lit/Arb Team here in Hong Kong (Joseph Chu, Michael Chik, Gary Leung, Alex YE, Zoe Chung, Jeremy Jieyu Ke, Tiffany Wong, Carina Shun, Ellen Gao, Alice So, Akanksha Rathke), I am excited in particular to see: -Two of my colleagues being newly ranked for Hong Kong (Joseph Chu as a Litigation Star for Commercial Transactions and International Arbitration and Michael Chik as a Future Star for Dispute Resolution) -The Hong Kong International Arbitration Team's improvement in ranking from "Other Notable Firms" to being a "Recommended Firm" this year. -And yours truly being able to maintain my ranking as a "Future Star" for International Arbitration. With special thanks also to our supporting HK Lit/Arb team members (Wynnie Poon, Penny Chow, Sharon Wong, and Quentin Ng) for keeping the team afloat. It is never an easy road and there are definitely (many) days where I find myself wondering what in the world was I thinking...but then news like this makes me even more determined to keep moving forward, even through difficult times. P.S. I finally figured out why so many people use "smileys/graphics/symbols" in their posts...there's no other way to put in bullet points, HA.

🌟 We're proud to announce that Nicholas Tan, Partner at Chua & Partners LLP, has been named to Asian Legal Business' 40 Under 40 list 2024! With 13 years of distinguished practice and co-founder of a boutique dispute resolution firm, Nicholas has carved out an impressive legacy in Singapore's legal arena. At 38, he continues to shape jurisprudence through groundbreaking cases and innovative legal strategies. ✨ Precedent-setting victories: - Secured landmark ruling in Singapore Asia Trust Company v Avium Origins [2023], redefining "liability" in statutory interpleader - Led crucial SIAC award enforcement case in DEM v DEL [2024], clarifying arbitration notice requirements - Successfully defended claims exceeding S$350 million against an ex-director - Pioneered legal strategies in emerging e-sports industry disputes 🔹 Signature strengths: - International Arbitration - Complex Commercial Litigation - Award Enforcement - Statutory Interpretation - High-stakes Dispute Resolution Currently spearheading novel cases involving arbitral award enforcement rights, Nicholas continues to push boundaries in Singapore's evolving legal landscape while leading his boutique firm to new heights. #ALB40Under40 #DisputeResolution #Arbitration #AsianLegalBusiness #LegalInnovation

"Rajah & Tann is a powerhouse in Asia." – Chambers and Partners, Shipping: Litigation - Global Market Leaders Rajah & Tann Asia is proud to be recognised as a “Global Market Leader” in Shipping: Litigation by Chambers Global Guide 2024, showcasing our formidable transnational team of Maritime experts adept in a diverse range of specialist areas and expertise, notably in the Southeast Asian region, South Asia and China. A Global Market Leader ranking indicates a firm’s specialty in an international practice setting. Our expertise spans the full-range of contentious and claims/defence work, encompassing high-value and complex Casualties, as well as non-contentious business where we take pride in representing our clients including bank financiers and funds. Notably we have also maintained a Band 1 ranking for Shipping in the Chambers Global-wide Guide since 2000. We express our heartfelt gratitude to our clients for their unwavering trust and confidence in our regional team. The Chambers Global Guide is an annual ranking of the top global lawyers and law firms across more than 200 jurisdictions across the world. Read more about our Shipping & International Trade practice: https://lnkd.in/daYZznCR Visit us: https://lnkd.in/g_WAwi4y #globalmarketleader #leader #globalrankings #global #accolades #RTaccolades #shipping #litigation #Singapore #asia #asiapacific #law #legal #lawyer #RajahTannAsia #RTA #LawyersWhoKnowAsia #RTA #LWKA

Join The Legal 500 (Legalease)’s Asia Pacific Disputes Summit on 21st March 2024 at the Pan Pacific in Singapore. Our agenda is packed with practical panel discussions and presentations from the region’s most prominent legal advisers. One session to look out for is “Risk and Reward in Southeast Asian Transactions”. Our expert panellists will explore the risks and rewards associated with deals in Southeast Asia. Gain insights, practical strategies and comprehensive solutions to ensure successful outcomes for companies operating in the region. Key discussion points will include regulatory challenges, market trends, cultural considerations, and success stories. Don't miss out on hearing from our distinguished speakers which include Patricia Astorga, chief legal officer, Mintz Group; Jack Mullan, partner and head of Asia, Mintz Group; Johnny Lim, partner, Reed Smith LLP and Bernard Yee, managing director, Resource Law LLC. Register now through the following link: https://lnkd.in/ev-aNhub #gcsummit #disputessummit #riskmanagement #disputeresolution #disputemanagement #gcpowerlist #legal500 #legal500events

🎉 Congratulations to Dr. Andrea Pomana, a partner in our Antitrust and Competition practice in Germany, has been recognized as one of the "Thought Leaders - Competition" in the prestigious Who's Who Legal Lexology Index. Andrea's expertise in European and German antitrust law, along with her successful handling of foreign direct investment and foreign subsidies regulation, has positioned her as a key advisor for our clients' most complex transactions and international merger control proceedings. Please join us in congratulating Andrea on this remarkable achievement. 🏆 #Antitrust #CompetitionLaw #WhoIsWhoLegal #LegalExcellence #SimmonsAndSimmons

Happy to help our clients in Singapore as well. #internationalarbitration #arbitration #arbitragem #arbitrage #arbitraje

Why the appeal of foreign firms in China is reducing https://lnkd.in/gTGs3a-U In-house counsel believe Chinese domestic firms are becoming as sophisticated as international firms, but they may not shift their portfolios just yet #China #inhouse #counsel #foreignfirms #ipstrategy

Our International Arbitration Partners, Thomas R. Snider and Peter Brabant, will be representing our firm at the Singapore Convention Week from 26 to 30 August. This event is a cornerstone for professionals in the field, and our experts are looking forward to engaging with industry leaders, sharing insights, and exploring the latest trends in international law and dispute resolution.   Read more here: https://lnkd.in/gAW7jBdJ   #SingaporeConventionWeek #DisputeResolution #InternationalLaw #LegalInnovation #Networking #IndustryLeaders #scweek #Singapore #InternationalArbitration