DEMOCRACY
Hong Kong's top court frees student activists
Three democracy activists are freed, but court upholds stricter sentencing guidelines for future public order and unlawful protest offences.
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LAW FIRM EXPANSION
Cooley opens second Chinese office in Beijing
Cooley is going against the trend of recent US law firm exits from China with the announcement of a Beijing office.
MANAGEMENT
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Linklaters appoints new head of China
The firm has promoted its head of capital markets in Asia to take over from corporate partner Fang Jian.
COMPETENCY
Singapore creates new standards for corporate counsel
Corporate counsel will have to adhere to a competency framework to ensure they meet the highest standards.
LEGALTECH
Singapore makes major move into legaltech
The country has announced a programme focused on building up tech expertise for the legal marketplace.
LAW FIRM EXPANSION
Shenzhen admits first foreign law firm
Chicago law firm Brinks Gilson & Lione is the first foreign law firm to get approval to practice in China's 'Silicon Valley'.
LEGALTECH
Chinese move to integrate AI into legal system in university link-up
Peking University has launched a major initiative to develop and apply AI across China's legal ecosystem.
FINANCIAL REGULATION
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Clifford Chance China financial regulatory head exits for Beijing law firm
Yang Tiecheng joins the fast-expanding Han Kun Law Offices after nearly 20 years with the global law firm.
FOREIGN LAW FIRMS
Singapore holds back licence renewals for foreign law firms to analyse contribution
Singapore could be stamping down on foreign law firms as it analyses the performance of four top foreign law firms in the run-up to renewing their licences.
EXPANSION
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Mayer Brown turns to Ashurst partner for Tokyo launch
Mayer Brown is to open an office in Tokyo headed up by an Ashurst partner.