ANALYSIS
After the storm - Hong Kong's lawyers reflect on the impact of China's security law
Three months after Beijing's uncompromising legal clampdown, Ben Rigby and Alvin Lum assess how the market is responding
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DISPUTE RESOLUTION
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Mishcon makes first Singapore partner-level lateral since office launch
Dispute resolution specialist exits Singapore boutique less than a year after joining
PARTNER HIRES
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Singapore's Oon & Bazul hires partner duo as it eyes M&A uptick
Ng Yi Wayn and Keith Han join from RHTLaw Asia and Clifford Chance Asia respectively
TEAM MOVE
King & Spalding makes double energy hire in Asia from Shearman
Senior duo switch firms in Singapore as both US rivals underline international ambitions
BRANDING
King & Wood Mallesons crowned Asia Pacific's top law firm brand
KWM replaces Baker McKenzie as region's leading law brand, according to Acritas index
LEGAL TECH
Record attendance expected at five-day Singapore TechLaw.Fest 2020
Free-to-attend virtual conference to feature more than 100 speakers from 20 countries
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY
Singapore signs IP agreements with multiple countries to strengthen regional hub ambitions
City-state marks IP Week with global partnerships including Laos, Brazil and China
PARTNER HIRES
India's Lakshmikumaran & Sridharan makes double partner hire to bolster corporate practice
Pair specialise in private equity and general deal-making
PARTNER HIRES
Paul Hastings and Ince make partner hires in China
Corporate crime and investigations lawyer Haiyan Tang returns to Paul Hastings while Ince makes strategic Hong Kong addition
ANALYSIS
'It could unravel very quickly' - Beijing's security law is testing Hong Kong's famed resilience
International law firms are likely to stick by Hong Kong despite rule of law concerns - at least for now