On December 1, KPMG International has announced that several law firms and teams from the ZICO Law network have joined its network of firms.

The deal will see more than 275 lawyers join over 2,900 legal professionals in the KPMG global organisation, creating a significant legal footprint across the Asia Pacific.

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It will offer legal services and solutions, a globally connected legal services platform, and specialists who work with leading technology providers to modernise legal functions across organisations.

“This expansion reflects KPMG professionals' commitment to supporting clients as they seek to drive their businesses in times of exponential change. The need for deep, local experience coupled with global insights and technology solutions has never been greater,” said Stuart Fuller, global head of Legal Services at KPMG International.

“For the KPMG global organization, the overall agreement with the firms in the ZICO Law network increases the total number of legal professionals to close to 3,200 across 84 jurisdictions, all working to help support clients as they navigate the increasingly strategic and economic importance of the Asia Pacific region,” Fuller said.

Hanim Hamzah, regional managing partner of ZICO Law network said, “We are delighted to have our lawyers join the KPMG firms across the Asia Pacific region, which will expand our legal offerings and build our market leadership to create more value for clients. This move, which takes place on our 35th anniversary, demonstrates we are listening and responding astutely to our people's desire for a more robust professional journey in their careers.”

KPMG in Vietnam also welcomes eight members from ZICO network, bringing its total legal professionals to over 90 people.

“We are excited about the future, and absolutely in no doubt that with many opportunities together, building on ZICO Law's strong market reputation, we will be able to unlock more and help more clients operating in, to and from Vietnam to success,” said Warrick Cleine, CEO of KPMG in Vietnam and Cambodia.

The announcement builds on KPMG's ongoing commitment to offer global coverage and capability to organisations as they seek to deal with changing business models, supporting factors, government and regulatory oversight, and increasing digitisation.