Baker Mckenzie was named the biggest law firm brand in the region and while Herbert Smith Freehills maintained its third place position, it increased its score in the index to 79 from 66 last year.‘Asia and Australia are central to our firm's strategy and heritage and to our clients' businesses, and our goal is to deliver consistent, high-quality advice in every part of this region,’ said Sue Gilchrist, the firm's joint managing partner, Asia and Australia.

'Proud of innovations'

She added: ‘We are also proud of our innovations in legal service delivery, such as new centres for our Alternative Legal Services (ALT) business in Shanghai and Melbourne.’