The 2012 China Fast 10 recognises the law firms that showed the strongest performances in this rapidly growing market with regards to physical expansion and revenue growth. Divided by the expansion approaches of volume or specialisation, or a combination of both, the fast 10 firms are strategically preparing themselves to take further advantage of China’s industrial upgrading and overseas investments.

Nominations are now open for the The Macallan ALB Hong Kong Law Awards 2012, which, consistent with the transformation of the overall ALB business, features revamped parameters, new criteria and additional award categories. The winners will be announced at a gala event on Sept. 7.

We are now accepting submissions for the ALB 2012 Corporate M&A Rankings. Following on from our arbitration rankings, we continue to offer an improved submission process, enhanced methodology and greater transparency in generating more reliable, trustworthy and valuable results.

Singapore powerhouse Allen & Gledhill continued its impressive award-winning streak by bagging a slew of gongs at the Marina Bay Financial Centre ALB SE Asia Law Awards 2012, which also saw Stephenson Harwood pick up the prestigious SE Asia Deal of the Year award.

We are now accepting submissions for the ALB China’s 2012 Fastest Growing Law Firms in China Rankings. This is a quantitative survey of the top expanding firms in the nation, and we would like to collect some information from your firm to determine our ranking.

欢迎参加2012年度汤森路透《亚洲法律杂志ALB》 “中国2012成长最快的十家律所”问卷调查。此次定量统计涵盖国内发展最为迅速的律师事务所，我们希望贵所提供相应的准确信息，以便获取客观的排名。

DLA Piper has promoted three Australian-based lawyers to the partnership. In addition the firm has promoted six lawyers to special counsel.

We are now accepting submissions for the Asian Legal Business 2012 Next-Generation Cities Rankings.

DLA Piper has announced a new managing director, Asia Pacific from May 1.

ALB TV has relaunched as a professional multimedia news service designed expressly for the legal community. ALB TV features news, analysis and commentary from Reuters News, ALB and third-party content contributors.