Sarah Wong

Hong Kong

Asia’s Legal Markets Reporter at Asian Legal Business

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HFW expands Singapore office with Withers disputes duo

1 week ago | legalbusinessonline.com | Sarah Wong

UK-headquartered law firm HFW has strengthened its APAC disputes offering with the hires of partner Shaun Leong and senior associate Theodore Ang from Withers in Singapore. HFW has expanded its APAC disputes team by hiring partner Shaun Leong and senior associate Theodore Ang from Withers in Singapore. Leong is known for successfully obtaining a worldwide injunction for freezing an NFT in a commercial case.
Hong Kong: JSM sees partners exit for Kennedys, Simmons & Simmons

2 weeks ago | legalbusinessonline.com | Sarah Wong

Newly independent Hong Kong law firm Johnson Stokes & Master (JSM) has seen two partner exits, with disputes specialist Wilson Fung (pictured) departing for Kennedys and employment expert Jennifer Tam joining Simmons & SimmonsJohnson Stokes & Master (JSM) has seen two partner exits. Disputes specialist Wilson Fung has joined Kennedys, while employment expert Jennifer Tam has moved to Simmons & Simmons. Both exits mark a significant shift for JSM following its split from Mayer Brown.
New Video Release: ALB Conversations with Lasma Simbolon, Gojek - GoTo Group

2 weeks ago | legalbusinessonline.com | Sarah Wong

Catch our latest video with Lasma Simbolon, general counsel at Gojek - GoTo Group as she discusses the legal complexities of Gojek's expansion in Southeast Asia and the legal team's role in ensuring compliance while addressing market challenges and consumer needs.
Malaysian boutique OEJP boosts M&A strength with EY partner hire

2 weeks ago | legalbusinessonline.com | Sarah Wong |Nimitt Dixit

Ong Eu Jin Partnership (OEJP), a specialised Malaysian capital markets and corporate boutique firm, has bolstered its cross-border transaction capabilities with the addition of veteran M&A specialist Sunny Liew as partner. Liew, who hasnearly three decades of experience, focuses on cross-border M&A, joint ventures, corporate structuring, and private wealth management. He joins OEJP from his most recent position as partner at Ernst & Young in Shanghai.
HK: K&L Gates welcomes cap markets partner from Robertsons

2 weeks ago | legalbusinessonline.com | Sarah Wong

U.S. law firm K&L Gates expanded its capital markets practice in Hong Kong with the hire of Janney Chong as a partner from local outfit Robertsons. Chong brings over two decades of experience in capital markets law, specialising in equity capital markets and general corporate matters, including initial public offerings, secondary offerings, debt offerings, mergers and acquisitions, public takeovers, and regulatory advice. Chong had joined Robertsons about a year ago.
PRC’s DeHeng adds real estate partner in Hong Kong

2 weeks ago | legalbusinessonline.com | Sarah Wong

PRC law firm DeHeng Law Offices has bolstered its Hong Kong-based real estate practice with the addition of Maria Leung as a partner from local outfit Cheung & Yip. Leung has over 30 years of experience in Hong Kong’s real estate market, including conveyancing, sales, purchases, transfers, mortgages, and leases of commercial and residential properties, as well as public and private housing premises. She also advises on non-contentious probate and estate administration.
Tongshang HK nabs second A&O partner in two months

3 weeks ago | legalbusinessonline.com | Sarah Wong |Nimitt Dixit

Eric Chow & Co, the Hong Kong association firm of Commerce & Finance Law Offices (Tongshang), has strengthened its corporate capabilities with the addition of corporate finance partner Kung-Wei Liu from A&O Shearman. Liu’s appointment follows closely on the heels of the firm’s new investment funds practice, which was launched with the hire of fellow A&O Shearman partner Frank Fu. This marks the second partner hire from the merged firm in under two months.
CHINA FOCUS: Small Country, Big Opportunities

3 weeks ago | legalbusinessonline.com | Sarah Wong

The landlocked nation of Laos is experiencing an unprecedented influx of Chinese legal expertise as over twenty PRC law firms have established operations there. Lawyers say the combination of abundant natural resources, infrastructure development opportunities, and Laos’ strategic position as a regional gateway makes it an increasingly attractive base for firms looking to expand their footprint across Southeast Asia.
RANKINGS: ALB Employer of Choice 2025

3 weeks ago | legalbusinessonline.com | Nimitt Dixit |Sarah Wong

As traditional workplace models crumble under the weight of new generational expectations and post-pandemic realities, Asia's top-tier law firms are rewriting the rulebook on professional environments and employee engagement.
EXPLAINER: Korea’s AI Basic Act

3 weeks ago | legalbusinessonline.com | Sarah Wong

South Korea has positioned itself at the forefront of AI regulation in Asia with the passage of the Act on the Development of Artificial Intelligence and Establishment of Trust, or the AI Basic Act, on Dec. 26 of last year. This pioneering legislation makes South Korea the first Asian market to establish a comprehensive legal framework for AI, following the lead of the European Union, which has the EU AI Act. Taking effect in Jan.