Dentons Hong Kong has further expanded its banking and finance, capital markets and corporate finance capabilities with the addition of veteran, highly respected and well-known practitioner Nicholas Chua as a partner. Prior to joining the firm, Chua was the Head of Legal of CIMB Bank in Hong Kong and the Global Head of Legal, Investment Banking of CIMB in the region, having worked in the banking industry for some 20 years. While moving back to private practice, he will continue to assist Dentons Hong Kong and the Dentons Regional and International platform, further enhancing the firm’s reputation as a leading banking, finance and corporate finance global law...

RPC has added experienced M&A lawyer Kenneth Leong as partner to bolster and lead its corporate team in Singapore, expanding the firm’s internationally recognised corporate practice. He joins with a team of associates. Leong is a well-respected and highly regarded M&A specialist with extensive experience handling complex and high value corporate transactions across a wide range of sectors, including renewable energy, data centres, logistics, manufacturing, petrochemicals, medical technology, healthcare, education, and food and drink. He was previously a Director at Quahe Woo & Palmer (QWP) and, prior to that, a partner at one of the Singapore big-four, WongPartnership. Serving as Head of Corporate M&A at QWP, Leong represents private equity funds and their portfolio companies, SWF-backed companies, public listed companies, multinational corporates and family offices. He received his LLB (Hons) from the National University of Singapore, and is a member of the Law Society of Singapore and the Singapore Academy of...

DFDL has expanded its Indonesia practice with the addition of a new team at DFDL collaborating firm Nusantara DFDL Partnership in Indonesia. Afriyan Rachmad joins as a Partner, bringing with him over 18 years of experience in projects and infrastructure, corporate and commercial, and M&A. He also has expertise in dispute resolution and litigation, including arbitration proceedings, civil cases, employment/industrial relations, competition and anti-trust matters, and criminal cases at various court levels in Indonesia. Joining the team as Foreign Counsel is Jade Hwang, a corporate lawyer with specialization in cross-border M&A, joint ventures and corporate restructuring. She also has extensive knowledge of capital markets and securities law. Jade has regional experience in Malaysia, Cambodia and Indonesia, where she is currently based. Moreover, Sri Ningsih has been promoted to Partner. With 13 years of experience, Sri is a corporate and commercial lawyer, as well as an employment lawyer. She has been advising foreign clients on establishing local subsidiaries, including joint venture companies and special purpose entities, to facilitate their market entry and business activities in Indonesia. The new team will join the existing team in Indonesia, led by Partner Vinay Ahuja, Head of the Indonesia Practice. Together with Nusantara DFDL Partnership, DFDL will provide comprehensive and integrated legal services to clients across Indonesia and the region. The new team brings extensive experience and expertise in various sectors and practice areas, such as energy, projects and infrastructure, corporate and commercial, M&A, dispute resolution, banking and finance, technology, and foreign...

Baker McKenzie has appointed Tracy Wut as the Managing Partner for the Hong Kong and Mainland China offices for a three-year term effective July 1, 2023. Tracy, who currently heads the M&A Practice in Hong Kong, Mainland China and Asia, will continue to lead the M&A practice in Hong Kong after July 1, 2023. Other positions she has held include chairing the Corporate Social Responsibility and Pro-Bono Committees in Hong Kong, and serving on the Global and Asia Pacific Committees of the Healthcare and Life Sciences Industry Group. Tracy joined the Hong Kong office in 1995 as a trainee solicitor, and was promoted to Partner in 2006. Over her 28 years with the Firm, she has acted for many leading local and multinational companies in complex cross-border transactions, and has helped clients to successfully navigate through multi-faceted issues relating to investments in Greater China. “It is a great honour to be elected Managing Partner of Baker McKenzie in Hong Kong and Mainland China. We have been in Hong Kong for almost 50 years and Mainland China for 30 years. Over the years, we have become the trusted advisor for many businesses, who are drawn by our global platform and deep local market and sector experience that has been further augmented by our China law legal service through our joint operation partnership with FenXun,” said Tracy. “China continues to be an important market for many businesses, driven by its market potential and growth (particularly in the GBA region). I am very excited for what the future holds, and look forward to working with colleagues all over the world to do...

Quisumbing Torres has promoted Camille Bianca Gatmaitan Santos as a partner in its Dispute Resolution Practice Group. Her extensive experience in commercial and criminal litigation, arbitration and investigations involving bribery, corruption and employee misconduct make her a formidable asset to the firm’s dynamic team. Bianca is a key member of the firm’s Consumer Goods & Retail, and Technology, Media & Telecommunications Industry Groups. Through advising and representing various global technology giants, she possesses substantial knowledge specific to the sector. She has a strong track record in resolving disputes in courts, tribunals and administrative agencies. She is particularly adept at leading internal investigations, developing compliance programs, and providing anti-bribery and anti-corruption training. Beyond these, Bianca is highly regarded for her ability to understand and assess risks, and tailor advice to address the individual risk profile of each client. She excels in providing strategic legal solutions to manage various regulatory, criminal and legal policy considerations. Bianca currently serves as the Institute Treasurer of the Philippine Institute of Arbitrators (PIARB). She is an accredited arbitrator of the Wholesale Electricity Spot Market (WESM), and a member of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators. She has also served as the Assistant National Secretary of the Integrated Bar of the Philippines. Bianca is a graduate of Ateneo de Manila University, where she received her JD (Silver Medalist) in 2010 and BS Management (Honorable Mention) in 2006. She was admitted to the Philippine Bar in 2011. “We are delighted to welcome Bianca as a partner at Quisumbing Torres. Her competence in handling complex legal matters, and dedication to developing a deep understanding of our clients’ needs and challenges, is aligned with our...