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.  

26 Jan 2024

Rajah & Tann Strengthens China Practice with Appointment of Four International Counsel

Rajah & Tann Singapore (R&T) has appointed a team of four international counsel to its China practice, effective from 1 January 2024. The team, based in China, includes Zheng Haotian, a home-grown lawyer who specialises in mergers and acquisitions, corporate commercial and employment matters. The other three lawyers are Ma Tianyu, Andrew Lin, and Xing Chengdong, who bring with them a wealth of experience and expertise in international construction and managing complex and high-stakes arbitrations across various sectors and jurisdictions. Ma Tianyu, Andrew Lin, and Xing Chengdong will work together with Hew Kian Heong, a veteran China-based lawyer, who is leading the firm’s International Arbitration and Construction practice in China.

Patrick Ang, Managing Partner of R&T, said: “We are excited to welcome this team of international counsel to bolster our China practice. They bring with them a wealth of knowledge and skills in international arbitration, construction and corporate matters, which will greatly enhance our ability to serve our clients in China and the region.

“Their addition reflects our commitment to strengthening our presence and capabilities in one of the most important and dynamic markets in the world."

Ma Tianyu, Andrew Lin and Xing Chengdong will advise clients on a range of dispute resolution matters, including commercial, investment, construction, and energy disputes. They will also represent clients before major arbitration institutions, such as the International Chamber of Commerce, the Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre, the Singapore International Arbitration Centre, the China International Economic and Trade Arbitration Commission and the London Court of International Arbitration.

Zheng Haotian joined the Shanghai Representative Office of Rajah & Tann Singapore in 2017 and is experienced in mergers and acquisitions, corporate commercial as well as employment matters. She has advised on numerous cross-border transactions involving Chinese and foreign companies. She has also assisted clients in regulatory compliance, corporate governance, and general corporate matters.

Established in 2003, Rajah & Tann Singapore’s Shanghai Representative Office has played a key role in assisting foreign clients in their investment in China and linking Chinese clients with the vibrant Southeast Asian market. The firm’s outstanding performance in serving Chinese clients, including state-owned enterprises of China, resulted in its unique appointment as the legal advisor to the Embassy of the People's Republic of China in Singapore in 2016. This unprecedented appointment signified the growing trade, investment and exchange between Singapore and China. The firm’s multi-disciplinary China Practice is also a winner of the Shipping category at the China Business Law Awards 2023 and was the winner of the Restructuring & Insolvency and Tax categories of the same awards in 2022.

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.