March 4, 2026
South Korea Singapore Middle East Hong Kong Philippines China Thailand Malaysia Commended External Counsel of the Year 2025 award honors exceptional contributions and exemplary service in external legal support. It stands as a testament to the invaluable collaboration between private practice lawyers and in-house legal teams. Awardees are chosen based on recommendations, votes, and testimonials from in-house counsel and other legal service buyers across Asia and the Middle East. This recognition highlights the essential role these legal professionals play in enhancing and expanding the capabilities of in-house legal departments. Here are the Commended External Counsel 2025, Vietnam*. Anh Bui Ngoc VILAF Anh Hoang Phoang DFDL Chuong Bnguyen, GV Lawyers Doan Linh Watson Farley Williams Duc Dang Indochine Counsel Duc Tran A&O Shearman Duyen Vo Ha VILAF Dzung Vu YKVN Gwendoline Brooker Frasers Law Company Hai Ha Hogan Lovells Hai Nguyen A&O Shearman Hoang Nguyen Ha Quyen LNT & Partners Bui Ngoc Hong LNT & Partners Huu Minh Nhut Nguyen Russin & Vecchi Jérôme Buzenet DFDL Le Net LNT & Partners Mark Fraser Frasers Law Company Minh Duong Asia Counsel Vietnam Law Company Limited (in association with Kinstellar Southeast Asia) Nguyen Anh Tuan LNT & Partners Oanh Nguyen Baker McKenzie Phuoc Nguyen Phuoc & Partners Quang Truong Nhat YKVN Richard Stapley Oh KPMG Law Limited Sesto Vecchi Russin & Vecchi Stephen Le Le & Tran Trọng Nghĩa Trương, YKVN Tung Tran GV Lawyers Vu Thi Thu Ha ATS Law... March 4, 2026
South Korea Singapore Middle East Vietnam Philippines China Hong Kong Malaysia Commended External Counsel of the Year 2025 award honors exceptional contributions and exemplary service in external legal support. It stands as a testament to the invaluable collaboration between private practice lawyers and in-house legal teams. Awardees are chosen based on recommendations, votes, and testimonials from in-house counsel and other legal service buyers across Asia and the Middle East. This recognition highlights the essential role these legal professionals play in enhancing and expanding the capabilities of in-house legal departments. Here are the Commended External Counsel 2025, Thailand*. Audray Souche DFDL Christopher Osborne SCL Nishimura Chusert Supasitthumrong Tilleke & Gibbins David Doran DFDL Doungporn Prasertsomsuk Chandler Mori Hamada Jason Corbett Silk Legal Jessada Sawatdipong Chandler Mori Hamada Kudun Sukhumananda Kudun and Partners Mayuree Sapsutthiporn Kudun and Partners Nopporn Charoenkitraj Baker McKenzie Nuttaphol Arammuang Tilleke & Gibbins Passawan Navanithikul SRPP Patcharaporn Pootranon Tilleke & Gibbins Pranat Laohapairoj Chandler Mori Hamada Purachate Manussiripen Baker McKenzie Satyapon Sachdecha Satyapon & Partners Sumet Orsirivikorn Baker McKenzie Suparerk Auychai A&O Shearman Tassanai Kiratisountorn Norton Rose Fulbright Tatchaporn Natprasertkul WE Intellectual Property Teerin Vanikieti Norton Rose Fulbright Troy Schooneman Kudun and Partners Warathorn Wongsawangsiri HSF Kramer Waranon Vanichprapa DLA Piper Warot Wanakankowit Advisory Services Wayu Suthisarnsuntorn Pisut &... March 4, 2026
Hong Kong Singapore Middle East Vietnam Philippines China Thailand Malaysia Commended External Counsel of the Year 2025 award honors exceptional contributions and exemplary service in external legal support. It stands as a testament to the invaluable collaboration between private practice lawyers and in-house legal teams. Awardees are chosen based on recommendations, votes, and testimonials from in-house counsel and other legal service buyers across Asia and the Middle East. This recognition highlights the essential role these legal professionals play in enhancing and expanding the capabilities of in-house legal departments. Here are the Commended External Counsel 2025, South Korea*. Chan Youp Song Lee & Ko Dong-Seok Oh Kim & Chang Grace Yoon Lee & Ko Hee-Gang Shin Bae, Kim & Lee Hoil Yoon Yoon & Yang Hyunju Helen Park Shin & Kim Jihyun Kim Bae, Kim & Lee Jiwon Karen Kwak Yoon & Yang Mok Kim Bae, Kim & Lee Myung-Ahn Kim Yoon & Yang Sai Ree Yun Yulchon Sang Hyun Ahn Yoon & Yang Shul Park Kim & Chang Sookmi Lee Shin & Kim Sung Bom Park Yulchon Tom Kwon Lee & Ko Un Ho Kim Lee & Ko Weon Jin Kim Yulchon Weon Jung Kim Kim & Chang Wookrae Lee Bae, Kim & Lee Young-Hwan Kwon... January 26, 2026
We are excited to announce the launch of the inaugural “Top Tier In-House Counsel” list, a new initiative designed to honor the best in-house counsel and compliance professionals in the industry. This recognition is more than just an accolade; it serves to inspire and elevate the legal community. Our aim is to spotlight in-house counsel who exemplify key qualities such as innovation, dedication, efficiency, corporate social responsibility, and a commitment to diversity. This list celebrates those setting the gold standard for others to follow. Ajay Pratap Singh Sona BLW Precision Forgings – India Alan Edgar Yusuf bin Ahmed Kanoo Company – Bahrain Al-Shwaid de Leon Ismael Frontiir Company Limited – Myanmar Badiah Sutianty PT NTT Indonesia Technology – Indonesia Cheng Jin ZEISS Greater China – China Daniel Abela Alef Education Holding plc – UAE Haslinda Bin Abu Bakar Yinson Production Offshore Pte Ltd – Singapore Jason Kung Que Seng Noventiq Holdings Plc – Malaysia Joanne Chuang Ingenico – Singapore Judy Yam MoneyHero Group – Hong Kong Lynn Lee Link Asset Management Limited – Hong Kong Martin Chen Kuok Yeow Hektar Asset Management Sdn Bhd – Malaysia Michael David Azucena Meralco Industries Engineering Services Corp – Philippines Michael Ting Manulife (International) Limited – Hong Kong Natalia Nepomuceno Cebu Air Inc. (Cebu Pacific Air) – Philippines Nelson Wong Tam Jai International Co – Hong Kong Noel Lazaro Global Ferronickel Holdings, Inc. – Philippines Northon Lee Tze Siang KIP Real Estate Investment Trust (KIP REIT) – Malaysia Penny Koo Jie Ying AIA Singapore Private Limited- Singapore Ralph Chi Wai Leung Aedas – Hong Kong Walter Mactal Travellers International Hotel Group, Inc. (Newport World Resorts) – Philippines Jeny Yeh ACO Tech Sdn Bhd – Malaysia Ahmed Zaki Al Hamra Group – UAE Hamdy Deyab Abdou Al... December 10, 2025
We are excited to reveal the shortlist for the In-House Community’s Counsels of the Year Awards 2025! With nominations spanning Asia, the Middle East, and India, this year’s awards shine a spotlight on the remarkable achievements and dedication of leading in-house legal teams and individuals across the region. Our heartfelt congratulations go out to all the nominees who have demonstrated exceptional contributions to their organizations and to the wider in-house community. The IHC Counsels of the Year Awards 2025 will be celebrated on 14 January 2026, in an online ceremony that brings our global community together to honour excellence and share in this milestone occasion. For more information about the awards, or to explore sponsorship opportunities, please reach out to Rahul Prakash at rahul.prakash@inhousecommunity.com. IN-HOUSE LEGAL TEAM OF THE YEAR 2025 INDUSTRY AWARDS Banking Bank Of the Philippine Islands (BPI) Legal Group PAO Bank Limited PT Bank Mandiri (Persero) Tbk Asian Development Bank (ADB) Construction, Property, & Infrastructure Aedas Al Hamra Group LLC Sime Darby Property Berhad Hektar Asset Management Sdn Bhd Taraf Holdings, a Yas Holdings Company Meralco Industrial Engineering Services Corporation (MIESCOR) KIP Real Estate Investment Trust (KIP REIT) Parsons Corporation Energy & Natural Resources Air Products State Grid Overseas Investment Limited Yinson Production Golden Agri Resources Global Ferronickel Holdings Inc Financial Services (ex-Banking) Ernst & Young Solutions LLP Hex Trust MoMo (M_Services JSC) Insurance AIA Singapore Manulife International Limited Malaysian Life Reinsurance Group Berhad Life, Science, Pharma & Healthcare Doctor Anywhere ZEISS Greater China Legal and Compliance Public Sector / Government Hong Kong Tourism Board Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone Authority (RAKEZ) Retail & Wholesale Seddiqi... August 25, 2025
We are pleased to announce the opening of nominations for the prestigious IHC Counsel of the Year Awards 2025. As a cornerstone event in the legal community, we extend a formal invitation to all in-house counsel and compliance professionals to participate in this distinguished opportunity. The Counsel of the Year Awards seek to recognise and celebrate legal teams and counsel who have demonstrated outstanding commitment to excellence in their roles. We are actively seeking nominations that embody key attributes such as dedication, innovation, efficiency, value, integration, encouragement, improvement, CSR initiatives, and a steadfast commitment to diversity and inclusion. Industry Awards Categories: In-House Legal Team of the Year, 2025 Aviation and Aerospace Banking & Finance Construction, Property & Infrastructure Energy & Natural Resources Financial Services (ex-Banking) FMCG Insurance Life Science, Pharma & Healthcare Manufacturing and Engineering Public Sector / Government Retail & Wholesale Transportation & Logistics Technology, Media & Telecom Travel, Hospitality & Leisure Practice Management Awards: In-House Legal Team of the Year, 2025 Change Management Recognises a legal team that has successfully led or supported significant organisational or legal change with measurable impact. Compliance Honours excellence in building, strengthening, or managing compliance frameworks that protect and enhance the organisation. Corporate Social Responsibility Celebrates a legal team’s contribution to advancing the organisation’s CSR or sustainability objectives. Diversity and Inclusion Acknowledges a legal team that champions and drives meaningful progress in diversity, equity, and inclusion. Innovation Recognises creative and forward‑thinking approaches that have transformed the way the legal team or organisation works. Best Cross-Department Collaboration Rewards outstanding collaboration between the legal team and other departments to achieve shared business goals.... Upcoming Events
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