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Closing the gender divide

BY Raj Gunashekar |

Being a woman in the business of law is not easy, as issues related to gender parity and diversity seem to plague the legal industry. And despite some laudable efforts, law firms are a long way off from closing this diversity gap, reports Raj Gunashekar.
Onwards and Upwards

BY Raj Gunashekar |

Apart from assisting members in connecting with their peers across jurisdictions, law firm networks are also helping them upgrade their skills and preparing them for a fast-evolving international business environment.
[ALB Insights] In-House Q&A with David Ho of Alibaba Group

BY Raj Gunashekar |

David Ho, head of international dispute resolution at Alibaba Group tells ALB about what new trends and skill sets are emerging in his industry and why his legal strategy goes beyond resolving lawsuits and disputes.
[ALB Insights] Morgan Lewis sets up Hong Kong basecamp for China ascent

BY Raj Gunashekar |

After scooping up 13 partners in Greater China from Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe, Morgan, Lewis & Bockius has big plans for the Middle Kingdom, finds Raj Gunashekar
ALA sets up ASEAN Legal Centre in Shanghai FTZ

BY Raj Gunashekar |

ASEAN Legal Alliance (ALA), a network of law firms operating in ten ASEAN member countries, has signed an MoU with the Shanghai Arbitration Court of International Shipping (SACIS) that gives the ASEAN Legal Centre a foothold in the Shanghai Free Trade Zone.
CC, Taylor Wessing star in $1 bln acquisition of app maker Outfit7

BY Raj Gunashekar |

Clifford Chance has represented United Luck Group Holdings on its $1 billion acquisition of app maker Outfit7, which turned to Taylor Wessing for advice.
Fieldfisher sets up shop in Shanghai

BY Raj Gunashekar |

Fieldfisher has expanded its presence in China by launching its Shanghai office – its second in the country – just months after the UK-headquartered firm opened in Beijing via a merger with local boutique JS Partners.
China: Llinks nabs corporate specialist from Huntsman Corp

BY Raj Gunashekar |

Llinks Law Offices has hired David Pan from Huntsman Corp., a U.S.-based chemical manufacturing company, as its newest corporate partner.
Slaughters, Davis Polk act on Alibaba’s $2.6 bln retail acquisition

BY Raj Gunashekar, Reuters |

Slaughter and May has represented Alibaba Group in its $2.6 billion (HK $19.8 billion) buyout of Chinese department store and mall operator Intime Retail, which was advised by Davis Polk & Wardwell.
A&O bolsters IP practice with China hire

BY Raj Gunashekar |

Allen & Overy has strengthened its international IP practice in China with the addition of partner David Shen, who has been general counsel at biopharmaceutical drug giant AstraZeneca since 2011.