Lexology and International Law Office, together with ACC, hosted the fourth annual Asia-Pacific Counsel Awards in Hong Kong.
Hong Kong – Lexology and the International Law Office (ILO), together with the Association of Corporate Counsel (ACC), hosted the fourth annual Asia-Pacific Counsel Awards at Hong Kong's magnificent China Club last night. The gala event celebrated the achievements of in-house counsel recognised by their peers as excelling in their chosen fields.
To identify the winners, the research team conducted in-depth analysis of in-house lawyers and legal departments worldwide, receiving more than 4,500 nominations globally. Respondents were asked to focus on criteria such as effective communication, legal understanding, commercial awareness, depth and strength of team and management skills. The following awards were presented: Competition, Employment, General Commercial, Intellectual Property, Litigation, M&A, Regulatory (Financial and Non-financial), Rising Star and Compliance Innovator of the Year.
Marcus Woo of HTC Corporation was named General Counsel of the Year after receiving multiple individual nominations from colleagues and partners at leading law firms. One respondent enthused:
"Marcus is an outstanding general counsel. He has more than impressed me – I'd rank him among the very best."
The event sponsors were Deacons; Jun He LLP; K&K Advocates; Lex Mundi; O'Melveny & Myers LLP; Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan LLP; Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP; and Tilleke & Gibbins.
For more information and a complete list of winners, visit www.asiapacificcounselawards.com.
About ACC: The ACC is a global legal association that promotes the common professional and business interests of in-house counsel who work for corporations, associations and other private-sector organisations through information, education, networking opportunities and advocacy initiatives. With more than 40,000 members in 85 countries, employed by over 10,000 organisations, the ACC connects its members to the people and resources necessary for both personal and professional growth – By in-house counsel, for in-house counsel.® For more information, visit www.acc.com and follow the ACC on Twitter: @ACCinhouse.
About ILO Launched in 1998, ILO is the nexus where global corporate counsel engage with the world's pre-eminent law firms, and each other.
The ILO brand encompasses:
- A multifaceted online resource for senior international corporate counsel, which provides tailored, quality-assured updates on global legal developments, a database of the world's major deals and the legal advisers involved, and a comprehensive directory of firms and partners.
- A global awards programme that identifies in-house corporate counsel, both teams and individuals, who excel in their specific roles. The awards culminate each year in four of the largest annual gatherings of senior corporate counsel, with prestigious ceremonies in Hong Kong, Latin America, London and New York.
- An international congress for in-house counsel that encourages the sharing of expertise and experience across borders, allowing attendees to exchange knowledge and insight with high-profile speakers including general counsel at multinationals and regulators.
Recognising its unique relationship with global corporate counsel, many of the world's premier associations have chosen to partner with ILO. www.InternationalLawOffice.com/Partners
About Lexology: Launched in 2007, Lexology is a daily newsfeed of law firm client alerts, articles and blogs delivered to the desktops of senior business lawyers worldwide. Lexology has built a unique audience of more than 260,000 subscribers, over 60% of whom are in- house corporate counsel representing the vast majority of Fortune 500, FT Global 500 and FT Euro 500 companies – including all members of the Association of Corporate Counsel. www.Lexology.com