We are now accepting submissions for the ALB 2013 M&A Rankings.

Aled Davies joins Milbank, K&L Gates lands arbitration partner and Clyde & Co strengthens shipping presence across Asia in our weekly North Asia appointments roundup.

IPBA 2013 Seoul put the spotlight on the opportunities and challenges of the world’s most exciting region

Three firms advise on Yanlord Land’s and Powerlong Real Estate’s notes offerings, Kirkland guides Winteam Pharmaceutical on its acquisition of Tongjitang Chinese Medicine, and much more in this week’s North Asia deals roundup.

Magic Circle firm Linklaters has opened an office in Seoul after receiving approval from the Korean Ministry of Justice earlier this month.

Shearman, S&C advise on Accenture’s acquisition of Acquity Group, four firms assist on Lai Fung Holdings’ notes issue, Shearman guides Oki Electric on its partnership with Itautec, and much more in this week’s North Asia deals spotlight.

Kirkland, A&O help Sinopec launch its HK IPO, Davis Polk and Cadwalader star in Baidu’s acquisition of PPS, six firms advise on the take private of AsiaInfo-Linkage, and much more in this week’s North Asia deals roundup.

International law firm Kennedys has promoted insurance specialist Joanie Ko to its partnership in Hong Kong.

Nominations are now open for the 12th annual Macallan ALB Hong Kong Law Awards 2013. These awards recognise the excellence and outstanding achievements of Hong Kong's leading law firms and in-house legal teams, as well as the top deals and dealmakers of the past twelve months. Nominations will close May 30.

Submissions for ALB China’s 2013 Fastest-Growing Law Firms Rankings are now open. This is a quantitative survey of the fastest-expanding firms in the nation, and the collected information from your firm will determine our ranking.