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.
Asia
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.
TECHLAW
Singapore gets ready for TechLaw.fest
From start-up pitches to responsible data usage, the event is focusing on Asian legaltech innovation.
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.