Lexology and the International Law Office (ILO), together with the Association of Corporate Counsel (ACC), hosted the fifth annual Asia-Pacific Counsel Awards
Hong Kong - Lexology and the International Law Office (ILO), together with the Association of Corporate Counsel (ACC), hosted the fifth annual Asia-Pacific Counsel Awards at Hong Kong's China Club last night. The gala event celebrated the achievements of in-house counsel recognized 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, Corporate Tax, Employment, General Commercial, Intellectual Property, Litigation, M&A, Regulatory [Financial and Non-financial], Rising Star and Compliance Innovator of the Year.
Yibing Mao of Marriott International Inc was named General Counsel of the Year after receiving multiple individual nominations from colleagues and partners at leading law firms. One respondent enthused:
"Her thorough understanding of the current climate in the industry and clear vision on the overall business direction of Marriott made her a well-rounded negotiator with business counterparts as well as effective coordinator with individual legal partners."
The event sponsors were JunHe LLP; Lex Mundi; Morgan Lewis & Bockius LLP; Rajah & Tann Asia; Ropes & Gray LLP; and SIPS.
For more information and a complete list of winners, visit www.AsiaPacificCounselAwards.com.
About ACC 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 orgnizations through information, education, networking opportunities and advocacy initiatives. With more than 40,000 members in 85 countries, employed by over 10,000 organizations, 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 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 program 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.
Recognizing 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 senior business lawyers worldwide. Lexology has built a unique audience of more than 300,000 subscribers, over 65% 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.