ALB’s annual survey of the best law firms to work for in Asia is closing soon. The 2014 Employer of Choice survey is open to law firm employees from the paralegal level right up to managing partner. 《亚洲法律杂志》2014年度亚洲范围内最受雇员欢迎的律师事务所评选现在开始接受在线问卷调查表。

Also, Howse Williams Bowers adds two partners in Hong Kong, Norton Rose Fulbright hires DCM partner in Dubai, Latham bolsters its Asian energy and resources expertise, and much more in our weekly Asia appointments spotlight.

The heads of legal of several privately owned, state-owned and multinational companies from various industries talk to Asian Legal Business about their relationships with external law firms, their experiences while working with such firms, and how these law firms can improve their services and modes of operation.

Thank you for attending the ALB Malaysia Law Awards. In appreciation, Asian Legal Business would like to extend a special subscription offer on ALB Magazine to you and your colleagues.

Herbert Smith Freehills has promoted China managing partner Justin D'Agostino to global head of disputes as part of its latest round of promotions in the Greater China region, which also includes two new partners and four new of counsel.

We are now accepting submissions for ALB China’s 2014 Fastest Growing Law Firms Rankings. 欢迎参加2014年度汤森路透《亚洲法律杂志ALB》 “中国成长最快的十家律所”问卷调查。

In the past decade, legal know-how and information services have changed the way lawyers work in London, New York and other key Western markets. By smart use of these external providers, firms and law departments have been able to save hours of time when searching for answers or drafting documents, and to reduce spend on knowledge management.

Asian Legal Business is supporting Practical Law China in a benchmarking survey of leading legal practitioners on the choice of governing law in China-related contracts.

Thomson Reuters has introduced its new online know-how access tool, Practical Law, in the Asian legal market beginning with China.

Chinese powerhouse Dacheng Law Offices’ Singapore joint venture has expanded its Indian desk to cover Bangladesh, Nepal, Pakistan and Sri Lanka as well.