APPOINTMENTS
Disputes specialist makes a return
Clyde & Co secures a strategic partner hire in Shanghai as it welcomes back disputes lawyer.
Asia
ARBITRATION
Hong Kong sets it sails for success
New arbitration “success fees” are being studied by the Law Reform Commission co-chaired by two lawyers from Herbert Smith Freehills.
LAW SOCIETY
Vietnam Prime Minister backs legal profession
Vietnam's prime minster lends support to improving the country's legal profession.
INNOVATION
First legaltech incubator for India
Following a February launch Indian law firm CAM names legaltech incubator's first cohort of winners.
ALLIANCE
Tie-up keen to cater for UK-India corridor clients
India Law Alliance has tied up with UK-based law firm Harrison Clark Rickerbys to cater to their clients in the UK-India corridor.
SOUTH KOREA
In-house campaign in KICKA-off
In-house counsel body in South Korea boosts PR efforts as KICA launched new homepage launched.
APPOINTMENTS
Baker McKenzie in leadership changes
Firm elects Milton Cheng as next chair, while new Melbourne managing partner predicts success with Japanese and environmental opportunities driving growth.
PRO BONO
Law society praises pro bono work
HFW and Asia Legal tenure as an anchor firm for Singapore Law Society pro bono services brings praise for serving most needy and vulnerable.
FINTECH
Singapore fintech plan links lawyers to payments industry
New initiative helping payment firms easily access specialised legal services to meet compliance needs is to be launched in November after two-month pilot.
EXPANSION
Mayer Brown sets its controls for growth
Firm expands IP & TMT practice in Asia with a raft of new lawyers.