In-House Community Magazine: Feb 2023 issue including Firms of the Year 2022 Results

March 1, 2023
The interactive edition of the Feb 2023 issue of In-House Community (IHC) Magazine is now live (below). In this issue, we share the results of our IHC survey for 2022. We heard from in-house counsel hailing from 18 different jurisdictions on their current management of legal work and key concerns for the coming year. Most importantly, however, we share our respondents’ picks for Firms of the Year, 2022! Moving on to our usual fare, we are reminded that there are few certainties in life – evolving regulatory frameworks seemingly one of them! We take a look at a revamp of Vietnam’s financial markets to protect investors and simplify administrative processes (VILAF). The antitrust landscape in China is likewise facing a shake-up. We hear about the first revisions to the jurisdiction’s Anti-Monopoly Law since its implementation 14 years ago (Tian Yuan Law Firm). Over in Philippines, further ‘landscape-changing’ legislative and regulatory reforms were passed in 2022, promising renewed investment opportunities (Villaraza & Angangco). Staying in Southeast Asia, we delve into rapidly developing intellectual property laws reflective of the region’s importance as a growing ‘hub for innovation and creativity’ (LindaWang Su & Boo). SPECIAL FEATURE We chat with Ira Eddymurthy of SSEK Law Firm on their 30th anniversary of operation. We hear a little about where they’ve been as well as about their brand refresh as they set their sights on the next 30 years and beyond! We also cover last month’s top deals, partner level moves, and latest legal industry news. We hope you enjoy the issue. For any feedback, Q&A opportunities, article or advert booking in our upcoming issues,...

Submissions Open for 2023 In-House Counsel of the Year Awards

March 1, 2023
Submissions Open for 2023 In-House Counsel of the Year Awards We are excited to announce that the submissions/nominations process for the 2023 In-House Counsel of the Year Awards is now open. As prominent members of the legal community, we extend a warm invitation to all in-house counsel and compliance professionals to participate in this highly acclaimed event. The In-House Counsel of the Year Awards recognise and honour legal teams and counsel who have demonstrated a steadfast commitment to excellence in their roles. We are looking for nominees who embody qualities such as dedication, innovation, efficiency and value, integration, encouragement and improvement, CSR, and diversity. To nominate yourself or a colleague, simply fill out the attached form and return it to us before the 10th of April 2023. Please download and refer to the form below for further details and requirements. All submissions will be thoroughly vetted by In-House Community and our esteemed panel of judges. The winners of the In-House Counsel of the Year Awards will be announced at our annual awards ceremony in Q3 this year. We encourage you to share this invitation with your colleagues and submit your nominations for the In-House Counsel of the Year Awards by 10th April 2023. This is a fantastic opportunity to celebrate excellence within the legal community and showcase your achievements. Don’t miss out on the chance to be recognised at the 2023 IHC In-House Counsel of the Year Awards – submit your nomination today! Click Here to Download Submission/Nomination Form for In-House Counsel of the Year 2023 Results of 2021 In-House Community Counsel of the Year Awards. The 2021 In-House...

In-House Community Counsel of the Year, 2021 – Awards and Results

July 18, 2022
  Taking pause to recognise and celebrate our award-winning in-house teams in Asia, Middle East and South Africa as they continue to inspire, despite all odds Shortlisted In-House Counsel In our write up of the In-House Community Counsel of the Year Awards, 2020, we envisioned that in “2021 we [would] come to look at the activities of individual lawyers and also departments during and post-crisis”. Little did we anticipate the pervasive disruptive force that COVID-19 would be, being very much still part and parcel of the present. Be that as it may, on 15 June 2022 – better late than never – we had the great pleasure of welcoming our community back to the In-House Community Counsel of the Year Awards, to recognise the standout efforts in-house teams and counsel made in 2021, with special mention given to external counsel that, too, left a mark. As has come to be the “new normal” given the prevailing pandemic, our In-House Community team arranged for this year’s awards ceremony to be conducted over Zoom. This allowed us to have in attendance 90+ representatives of both in-house and private practice from several jurisdictions, including Hong Kong, Singapore, China, Philippines, Malaysia, Vietnam, UAE, Australia, South Korea, India, UK, South Africa, and Canada – a truly global event, albeit remote! We thank all of you that took the time to participate in this awards process, to recognise the hard work of our community, to celebrate their successes, and to take inspiration from their winning visions. CATHERINE DANNAOUI OF HANDSON HONG KONG DAE SAGONG OF YOON & YANG The online awards were hosted by In-House...

IHC Magazine: Counsel of the Year, 2021, Results and Awards, plus more. July 2022 issue.

July 12, 2022
The interactive edition of the July 2022 issue of In-House Community magazine is now live (below) – featuring the In-House Community Counsel of the Year Awards Results and Ceremony. Click here to download and read, or read below: Welcome to the latest edition of the IHC magazine for the In-House Community. As promised, in this edition we announce the winners of the In-House Community’s Counsel of the Year Awards, 2021. We share some highlights from the online awards ceremony (which saw a global span of participation, from Australia to Hong Kong, Saudi Arabia and Canada), and recognise the standout efforts of in-house and external legal teams and counsel in 2021. Our regular column updates for the issue include: JURISDICTION UPDATES We hear about the new Financial Products and Services Consumer Protection Act in Philippines, which promises a faster way for financial consumers that have fallen victim to financial fraud to recover their money (ACCRALAW). Across the ocean, we delve into a recent judgment handed down by the English High Court which serves to cast further light on what documents may be subject to disclosure for the sake of being “mentioned” in a witness statement (Carey Olsen). SPECIAL FEATURES Penny Koo of AIA, IHC’s winning Counsel of the Year, 2021, graciously shares the philosophies which have seen her succeed as a general counsel and become AIA’s youngest EXCO member. She enjoins us to stay both curious and humble, and to remember that there is something to learn from everyone. We also speak with Sesto Vecchi of Russin & Vecchi, who shares some learned insight into the evolving landscape of Vietnam....

Shortlist Announced: IHC’s Counsels of the Year Awards 2021

May 3, 2022
The shortlist of the In-House Community’s Counsels of the Year Awards, 2021 has been announced. Congratulations to all the shortlisted teams and individuals below. In-House Industry Awards Aviation • CCB Financial Leasing Corporation Limited • Malaysia Airlines Berhad • SATS Limited Banking • Bank of the Philippine Islands • CIMB Bank Berhad • First Abu Dhabi Bank • ICICI Bank Limited • Malayan Banking Berhard ( Maybank) Group Conglomerate • 3M Asia Pacific • Aboitiz Equity Ventures Inc • REKSO Group Energy & Natural Resources • AFGRI Group Holdings • DNV • RGE • State Grid Overseas Investment Limited Financial Services – ex-banking • Asian Development Bank • Macquarie Capital • ORI Capital FMCG • British American Tobacco Co (HK) Limited • Mondelez Middle East & Africa FZE Insurance • AIA Singapore • Manulife Financial Asia • Ping An Insurance (Group) Company of China, Limited Life Science & Pharma • Abu Dhabi Healthcare Services Company PJSC • Pfizer (Vietnam) Limited Company • Sanofi Philippines Manufacturing & Engineering • Alstom Transport • Coca-Cola Beverages Philippines, Inc • Intel Corporation • TI Fluid Systems Property, Infrastructure & Logistics • Eagle Hills Properties • Etihad Rail PJSC • FedEx Express Retail & Healthcare • A S Watson Group • Aeon Co (M) Bhd • Würth (China) Holding Co Limited Technology, Media & Telecom’s • Accenture Middle East • Gartner • Lazada Group • Omesti Berhad • PT. Jingdong Indonesia Pertama (JD.id) Travel & Leisure • Dusit Thani Public Company Limited • Marriott International, Inc • Shangri-La Asia Limited   In-House Practice Awards   Change Management • Eagle Hills Properties LLC • Herbalife...

IHC Magazine: Deals of the Year 2021 Results, plus more. April 2022 issue.

April 12, 2022
In this edition, along side Q&A's with lawyers and other important legal updates, we feature our Deals of the Year report, showcasing our winning deals of 2021. These suggest a post-pandemic market comeback, with notable trends in green bond issuance and renewable energy projects. Digitalisation is another trend in global business, which has seen a COVID-related acceleration to perhaps “breakneck speed” (Eversheds Sutherland). In China, the Securities Regulatory Commission launched its pilot REITs project in 2020 to revitalise infrastructure assets and capital market ability to serve the real economy. We hear about the challenges and successes of this project (East & Concord).