WSG Members Awarded at 2016 Chambers Asia-Pacific Awards
April, 2016 - United States of America
The Chambers Asia-Pacific Awards honor the work of national and international law firms for their pre-eminence in the region as determined by notable achievements, outstanding work, strategic growth and excellence in client service over the past year.
Congratulations to the following members for their outstanding achievements and recognition with Chambers:
Deacons: Independent Hong Kong Law Firm of the Year
Established in Hong Kong for 165 years, Deacons commands respect as one of Hong Kong’s most prestigious independent full-service law firms. Their cutting-edge investment funds and IP practices attract praise and high profile clients. The real estate team offers a similarly high reputation, recently advising a HKD5.1 billion sale of the iconic Ho Tung Gardens property in Hong Kong.
SyCip Salazar Hernandez & Gatmaitan: Philippines Law Firm of the Year
As a distinguished firm in the Philippines, SyCip Salazar Hernandez & Gatmaitan occupies a commanding position in the Philippine legal landscape, possessing an unrivalled depth of resources. It’s extensive expertise in financial and corporate matters attracts praise from all over the world. Highlights from the past year include acting for the Light Rail Manila consortium on the financing of the Manila Light Rail Transit Line 1, in a project valued at over $500 million.
