India Hong Kong UAE Vietnam Philippines China Thailand Malaysia South Korea Commended External Counsel of the Year 2024 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 2024, Singapore*. Leo Fattorini Bird & Bird Cavinder Bull Drew & Napier Jerry Koh Allen & Gledhill Eng Beng Lee Rajah & Tann Mohammed Reza Simmons & Simmons Shirin Tang Morrison & Foerster Paul Greening Jones Day William Ong Allen & Gledhill Daniel Tang Shook Lin & Bok Sushma Jobanputra Jones Day Kylie Peh...

India Singapore UAE Hong Kong Philippines China Thailand Malaysia South Korea Commended External Counsel of the Year 2024 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 2024, Vietnam*. Richard Stapley Oh KMPG rstapleyoh@kpmg.com.vn Qualified in Western Australia, Richard Stapley-Oh has been living and practicing law in Southeast Asia since 2007. Prior to that, Richard worked in Perth, Australia. As the Managing Partner for KPMG’s member law firm in Vietnam and Cambodia, Richard is responsible for the day-to-day operations of KPMG Law, one of Vietnam’s leading law practices, and serves as KPMG in Vietnam and Cambodia’s General Counsel. Attentive to detail, commercially minded and results-oriented, Richard thrives on exceeding clients’ expectations while maintaining a professional yet personable approach. I am very grateful to the In House Community for their recognition, and I thank my colleagues at KPMG Law in Vietnam for their untiring efforts to meet our clients’ expectations.   Nguyen Anh Tuan LNT & Parners Tuan.Nguyen@lntpartners.com Dr. Anh Tuan Nguyen is a partner in charge of the firm’s Corporate practice group. Leading multinational companies in the pharmaceutical, FMCG and consumer goods industries regularly seek Dr. Nguyen’s expert advice in matters concerning importation, distribution, sales and antitrust. He leads a team specialized in...

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. Albertha Dewandari Bank Indonesia Al-Shwaid de Leon-Ismael Frontiir Company Ltd Aneeza Siddiqui Abu Dhabi National Oil Company Anh Van Trinh Maybank Anne Leung BGC Group Belinda Ng Kerry Logistics Carina Wessels Alexforbes Dalvin Kaur Malayan Banking Berhad (Maybank) Daniel Lo Acheron Trading Deepa Sood Metro Brands Limited Dhruv Paul Noon Dominyka Derbutaite Yolk Brands Doris Chen Firmenich Duc Tran Home Credit VN Eddie Chan Hong Kong Tourism Board Edward Tung Ori Capital Erwin Aditya Brataatmadja PT Siloam International Hospitals Evelyn Chan Citi Froilan Castelo Globe Telecom Hartini Zainal Abidin Permodalan Nasional Berhad Hemant Kumar Larsen & Toubro Group Jacob Turner Citibank Janina Arriola Alternergy Holdings Corporation Jeny Yeh ACO tech Jessie Fok BNP Paribas Jun Jung Intuitive Surgical (Korea) Inc. Kanokpan Jarikasem PTT Public Company KATHERINE NIXON DIFC AUTHORITY KHUSHBOO TAHILRAMANI DIFC AUTHORITY Lilian Lu Tapestry Inc Long Ho HSBC Vietnam Ly Thi Phuong Lam HSBC Vietnam Mahashwetha Ghosh Avery Dennison India May El Ghamry Al Ansari Financial Services Michael Ting Manulife Michelle Hung COSCO SHIPPING Ports Limited Minah Choi Intuitive Surgical (Korea) Inc. Noor Maki RCS Nor Marhama Yahya FGV Holdings Berhad Penny Koo...