TECHLAW
Singapore gets ready for TechLaw.fest
From start-up pitches to responsible data usage, the event is focusing on Asian legaltech innovation.
Asia
ACQUISITION
Nishimura & Asahi in Thai-up
Japanese firm sees acquisition of Thailand's SCL Group as establishing stronger presence in an exciting market as SCL chief says no-one better place to succeed.
DIGITAL ASSETS
Singapore adds MAS SPICE
Newly launched Code of Practice strengthens regulatory compliance for the digital asset industry with legal support from Linklaters.
EXPANSION
Fangda Partners duo in Linklaters China move
Linklaters' Shanghai Free Trade Zone joint operation partner, Zhao Sheng law firm, has hired duo from Fangda Partners.
DISPUTE RESOLUTION
Singapore bolsters disputes hub
In a busy week for Singapore AAA-ICDR bolsters its presence to serve as case management hub in Asia, and Maxwell Chambers suites are opened.
EXPANSION
HSF commits long-term to China
Firm adds China law capability following the approval of a joint operation with Kewei.
MEDIATION
Singapore Convention in signing ceremony
The Signing Ceremony for the United Nations Convention on International Settlement Agreements Resulting from Mediation (Singapore Convention on Mediation) was held today in Singapore.
MERGER
Non-traditional merger in South Korea for Dentons
Dentons' combination with Lee International will uniquely position the firms to meet client needs in South Korea and around the globe.
LEGAL TRAINING
China ready for Singapore lawyers
Singapore Ministry of Law launches training scheme to ready lawyers for working with China and meet the island state's business needs.
ARBITRATION
New arbitration centre for Asia
Arbitration centre focused on China and ASEAN to launch in Singapore