The rankings on C&G Law released by the Chambers Asia Pacific are highlighted below. Corporate and M&A What the team is known for: Talented team concentrating on foreign investments and share and asset acquisitions, as well as regulatory and compliance issues. Also experienced in assisting clients with the establishment of local businesses. Frequently advises on a range of corporate matters in the energy, food, technology and mining sectors across multiple jurisdictions, including Myanmar, Japan and Vietnam. Clients benefit from its wide regional coverage. Strengths: A client speaks highly of the team, saying that they “offer excellent service and we are very satisfied with their performance; they are available at any and all times of the day to offer legal advice and render legal services.” Another source notes that the lawyers “ensure that they are updated on the market so they can provide us with appropriate and timely legal advice.” Dispute Resolution What the team is known for: Robust team able to advise on the full life-cycle of a dispute. Noted for arbitration expertise, assisting particularly frequently with ICC-administered arbitrations, and recognised for its representation of leading conglomerates. Well equipped to handle the full range of litigation matters, including contractual disputes, medical malpractice and environment cases, before local courts and the Supreme Court. Also experienced in conducting audits for compliance checks and leading internal investigations. Strengths: A satisfied client notes: “We engaged them and were delighted with the results.” Significant Clients: Viacom International Media Networks, Metro Rail Transit Corporation Employment What the team is known for: Well-known team that regularly advises on employee misconduct, employee termination and the defence of discrimination cases. Acts for clients in a range of sectors including technology, energy and finance. Strengths: One client appreciates that the team “ensures that they are updated so they can provide us with appropriate and timely legal advice,” adding that “they issue an alert whenever there are developments which they think are applicable to us.” A number of other clients comment that “they can always give us simple and good advice.” Significant Clients: HP, American Express. Projects, Energy & Infrastructure What the team is known for: Recognized and respected in the market for its activity in the infrastructure and energy arenas. It is particularly highlighted for its project finance know-how along with its noteworthy experience in PPP projects. It advises both public and private sector clients, including government bodies, significant financial institutions and major corporates. Also acts for domestic businesses on outbound investments in the region. Strengths: Clients praise the team for it’s knowledge, with one noting: “It takes time to acquire such in-depth knowledge, which covers the technical aspects, the energy players both downstream and upstream, and the politics behind the industry.” Tax What the team is known for Remains prominent in tax disputes, with notable experience in challenging tax assessments. Also offers considerable expertise in advising clients from the energy, manufacturing and pharmaceutical industries. Recently increased its activity on advisory matters, assisting clients with the tax aspects of transactional matters, including on cross-border aspects. Strengths A client notes that the team “delivers highly competent and relevant services” and also appreciates that “they issue an alert whenever there are developments which they think are applicable to us.” Significant Clients: Sanofi Pasteur, Metro Rail Transit Corporation.
