21 Mar 2024
Rajah & Tann Asia wins multiple awards, including Indonesia Law Firm of the Year and Tech Innovation Specialist Award at IFLR Asia-Pacific Awards 2024.
Rajah & Tann Asia (RTA) has picked up four awards at the International Financial Law Review (IFLR) Asia Pacific Awards 2024, which honour the most innovative and complex legal transactions in the region.
Assegaf Hamzah & Partners, RTA’s Indonesia member firm, has secured their fourth consecutive title of “Indonesia Law Firm of the Year” and also brought home the “High Yield Deal of the Year” award for their role in PT Medco Energi Internasional’s high yield bond offering.
Rajah & Tann LCT Lawyers in Vietnam has clinched the “Equity Deal of the Year” award for their role in the initial public offering (IPO) of J&T Express, the leading e-commerce delivery company in Vietnam.
Rajah & Tann Technologies, the legaltech arm of RTA was recognised with the "Tech Innovation Specialist" award for their automated anti-money laundering (AML) screening platform for property developers. The platform enables property developers to conduct AML checks on prospective buyers in a fast, secure and cost-effective manner to comply with Singapore’s new AML rules.
RTA has always been at the forefront of embracing technology and digital transformation to enhance our service delivery and client experience. We are proud to be recognised for our sophistication and complexity of our work, as well as the significant impact of the legal innovation we consistently demonstrate. We are committed to delivering the highest quality legal services to our clients across the region and beyond.
We would like to thank our clients, partners and colleagues for their continued trust and support.
Organised annually by IFLR, the awards ceremony caps off months of research into the region’s legal market, drawing on written submissions, and wide-ranging interviews with clients and counsel. The awards showcase the most legally innovative cross-border transactions from across Asia Pacific over the past 12 months, as well as the teams and individuals behind the deals.
About Rajah & Tann Asia – https://www.rajahtannasia.com/
Rajah & Tann Asia brings together leading law firms and lawyers in Cambodia, China, Indonesia, Lao PDR, Malaysia, Myanmar, Singapore, Thailand, the Philippines and Vietnam, with each offering the highest standards of service to locally-based clients while collectively having the capability to handle the most complex regional and cross-border transactions and to provide excellent legal counsel seamlessly across the region. With more than 1,000 fee earners, all working towards one shared goal, we are lawyers who know Asia and who give our clients home advantage.
15 Mar 2024
Rajah & Tann wins FinTech & Digital Assets Law Firm of the Year at Asia Legal Awards
Rajah & Tann (Singapore) has been named FinTech and Digital Assets Law Firm of the Year by ALM at the Asia Legal Awards, reaffirming its leadership position in this rapidly growing industry.
Our Fintech practice comprises leading cross-sector specialists who are known for tackling novel financial products and service offerings by seamlessly blending legal and technical knowhow to comprehensively address the new and rising demands for Fintech-related matters. This award is a testament of our undisputed position in the market, making us the firm of choice for both established players as well as start-ups seeking for bespoke solutions for their innovative products and technologies.
Organised by Law.com International, the annual Asia Legal Awards honour the most outstanding firms and legal practitioners in Asia.
About Rajah & Tann Asia – www.rajahtannasia.com
Rajah & Tann Asia brings together leading law firms and lawyers in Cambodia, China, Indonesia, Lao PDR, Malaysia, Myanmar. Singapore, Thailand, the Philippines and Vietnam, with each offering the highest standards of service to locally-based clients while collectively having the capability to handle the most complex regional and cross-border transactions and to provide excellent legal counsel seamlessly across the region. With 1, 000 fee earners, all working towards one shared goal, we are lawyers who know Asia and who give our clients home advantage.
15 Feb 2024
Rajah & Tann Asia Earns Top Rankings in Chambers Global 2024, Solidifying Its Market Leading Position
Rajah & Tann Asia (RTA) has further cemented its place as a premier legal network in the recent 2024 edition of the Chambers Global ranking tables. Amassing accolades across 11 locations, RTA gathered the largest number of rankings for an Asian legal network. The network successfully defended its stronghold in individual lawyer rankings and Bands 1 and 2 practices, with an impressive list of accolades conferred upon it. 60 lawyers and 35 departments made their way into the ranking tables.
Rajah & Tann Singapore maintained all of its 22 department rankings with recognition for its expertise in Brunei, China, India and Indonesia. The firm also has 28 lawyers ranked with four new lawyers making the list.
In Indonesia, Assegaf Hamzah & Partners maintained its Bands 1 and 2 rankings in Capital Markets, Corporate/M&A, Projects & Energy, while three lawyers moved up the rankings and one new partner was added.
Rajah & Tann Myanmar Company Limited maintained its Band 1 ranking for General Business Law, with a new lawyer ranked.
Christopher & Lee Ong in Malaysia saw two new lawyers being added to the rankings while maintaining their Band 2 rankings in Banking & Finance and Corporate/M&A.
In the Philippines, Gatmaytan Yap Patacsil Gutierrez & Protacio (C&G Law) remained consistent in this year’s rankings for Banking & Finance, Corporate/M&A, and Project Infrastructure & Energy.
R&T Sok & Heng in Cambodia retained its Band 2 ranking in General Business Law with 3 lawyers ranked.
Our Thailand and Vietnam have also maintained their consistent performance in Corporate/M&A in the publication this year.
This recognition underscores the exceptional expertise and unwavering dedication to excellence of RTA and its member firms. We are proud to continue to provide top-tier legal services to our clients across the region.
The Chambers Global rankings are based on in-depth analysis, facilitated by a team of experienced researchers. Chambers rankings offer reliable recommendations on the best law firms and lawyers in Asia-Pacific.
Click here for the full ranking: https://www.rajahtannasia.com/accolades/2024-accolades/chambers-global
08 Feb 2024
Rajah & Tann's Regional Competition Team achieves Elite status in four countries in the Global Competition Review (GCR) 100 2024
Rajah & Tann Asia’s Regional Competition Team has been ranked as an Elite firm in four countries in the Global Competition Review (GCR) 100 for 2024.
This is a remarkable achievement that reflects our team's excellence, expertise, and experience in handling complex and high-profile competition matters across the region.
Rajah & Tann Singapore has maintained its Elite status for an impressive tenth consecutive year, underscoring its sustained excellence in the Singaporean market. Our Malaysia office, Christopher & Lee Ong has elevated its status to the Elite category, marking significant strides since its initial recognition in 2020.
Notably, our Philippines member firm Gatmaytan Yap Patacsil Gutierrez & Protacio (C&G Law) and Thailand member firm R&T Asia (Thailand) have also made their inaugural achievement of the Elite distinction, further solidifying our standing as leaders in the region.
The GCR 100 for 2024 ranks the top competition practices across the world based on the size, reputation, and track record of the firms, as well as the feedback from clients and peers. The Elite category is the highest level of recognition, reserved for the firms that are considered to be the best in their respective markets.
Our Regional Competition Team has achieved the Elite status in Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, and Thailand, demonstrating our strong presence and capabilities in these key jurisdictions.
Click to read the full publication: https://globalcompetitionreview.com/survey/gcr-100/24th-edition
For further insights into Rajah & Tann's Regional Competition & Antitrust and Trade Practice, please visit our website: https://www.rajahtannasia.com/our-practices/competition-antitrust-and-trade
About Rajah & Tann Asia – https://www.rajahtannasia.com/
Rajah & Tann Asia brings together leading law firms and lawyers in Cambodia, China, Indonesia, Lao PDR, Malaysia, Myanmar, Singapore, Thailand, the Philippines and Vietnam, with each offering the highest standards of service to locally-based clients while collectively having the capability to handle the most complex regional and cross-border transactions and to provide excellent legal counsel seamlessly across the region. With 970 fee earners, all working towards one shared goal, we are lawyers who know Asia and who give our clients home advantage.