Capital Raising Special Report

Our latest edition of Asian-Counsel takes a look at the various happenings in the region’s capital markets sector. Whilst change is abreast with money flows shifting directions and new industries gaining momentum, we uncover why Hong Kong and Singapore regulators are still setting the pace. Leading law firms also reveal the latest capital markets trends in Malaysia, India, Japan, Thailand and South Korea.

Restructuring & Insolvency Special Report

In this month’s cover feature, we take a look at the reasons why in-house counsel need to stay alert to restructuring and insolvency trends, and talk to experts from around the region about the practical considerations which should be taken into account when advising clients in the current climate.

Representing corporate Asia

In this month’s cover feature we take an in-depth look at the issues affecting the working relationship between in-house counsel and private practitioners across the Asia Pacific. We announce the winners of our Firms of the Year 2009 as voted by in-house counsel - take a look to see which firms are considered leaders across the region - and hear directly from some of the winning firms as to what makes their practice areas distinctive in a competitive legal market.

A SEA of change?

In this month’s cover feature, we look at trends in the role and composition of in-house teams across South-East Asia (SEA). In addition, Dr Le Net and Chau Huy Quang of AGZI LCT Law Firm provide an overview of opportunities for PPP and infrastructure development and M&A in Vietnam.

Representing corporate Asia 2008

In-house counsel from across Asia and the Middle East responded in record numbers this year, providing their views on recruiting and retaining external counsel. The votes and testimonials of the over 400 senior in-house counsel who responded to the survey have also determined this year’s Firms of the Year for 2008, where these practitioners indicated their preferred external partners for each area of practice.

26/08/2010
Corporate Finance Lawyer – Leading Telecommunications & Technology Conglomerate – Hong Kong

26/08/2010
General Counsel (20+ yrs pqe)

26/08/2010
Legal Counsel - Derivatives (8-12 yrs pqe) Hong Kong

26/08/2010
Legal Counsel – Global Sporting Icon – Hong Kong

26/08/2010
Vice President, Corporate Finance Legal - Global Investment Bank - Hong Kong

26/08/2010
M&A Lawyer – Leading Telecommunications Conglomerate – Singapore

26/08/2010
Regional Counsel - Global Investment Bank, Hong Kong

26/08/2010
Trust Officer (5+ yrs pqe) Hong Kong

25/08/2010
Funds Counsel, Global House, Singapore

25/08/2010
Regulatory Lawyer (1 year PQE), Top Tier US Firm, Hong Kong

25/08/2010
Shipping Litigator NQ-1 PQE - Hong Kong

25/08/2010
Head of Regulatory Asia Pacific - Global Brand - Singapore

25/08/2010
Dispute Resolution 3+ PQE - Hong Kong

25/08/2010
I-Bank counsel VP/ED Level Hong Kong 5-12 years

25/08/2010
Commercial Lawyers x2 Singapore 4-10 years

25/08/2010
Banking Associates Hong Kong 2-4 years and 5+ years

24/08/2010
Regional Head of Compliance, Hong Kong

24/08/2010
IT Specialist, Global MNC, Singapore

01/09/2010
Tax Lawyer - 2-4 yrs PQE