MEDIATION
Vietnam launches first mediation centre
International commercial mediation centre launches in Hanoi and signs cooperation agreement with law faculties.
Asia
LEGAL TECH
Gliding into Singapore
Singapore Academy of Law launches legaltech accelerator called GLIDE to attract startups and international talent in “less saturated” market space.
EXPANSION
Linklaters in Beijing opening
Following Shanghai free trade zone deal, Linklaters' China joint operation partner Zhao Sheng law firm is to open Beijing branch.
US SANCTIONS
Huawei general counsel attacks US “state-sanctioned campaign”
Huawei Technologies calls on US halt a 'state-sanctioned campaign against company,' as general counsel says it will not deliver global cybersecurity and attacks blacklisting.
EXPANSION
Firms in Korea and Myanmar collaboration
Korea's Yulchon has forged a collaboration arrangement with ZICO Law in Myanmar, building on historic ties between the two nations.
BIG 4
KPMG adds to Asia legal presence
Big four firm expands its legal offering to Indonesia with domestic firm alliance, next stop Shanghai.
M&A
Latham & Watkins boosts Tokyo with 3 MoFo hires
Firms says group brings formidable M&A experience to Latham, further strengthening the firm's practice in Japan and globally.
LEGAL TECH
Singapore tackles low legaltech take up amongst law firms
The Law Society of Singapore launches initiative to encourage local legal firms to adopt new technology with only 12 per cent adopting technology solutions.
E-COURTS
Courts in Japan to embrace the web
Japanese courts to use web meetings to connect judges and counsel in suit preparations, planned for 2020.
EXPANSION
Osborne Clarke opens up Delhi office
Firm builds on longtime relationship firm in opening of Delhi office with two Partners, issues internet of things regional report.