Asia
HFW makes twin disputes and luxury assets partner hires in London and Hong Kong
Jennifer Wu joins form Pinsent Masons in Hong Kong, while Toby Joy joins from Withers in London
Singapore’s Ministry of Law and NUS to open dispute resolution research centre
Centre for Arbitration and International Dispute Resolution aims to develop ‘trusted, credible and sustainable dispute resolution frameworks’
Seladore Legal hires arbitration partner in Singapore from Clifford Chance
CC loses Kate Apostolova in Asia but gains arbitration counsel Ricardo Chirinos in Washington DC
Shaping practical solutions for the challenges ahead – Singapore Convention Week returns as dispute resolution enters a new era
More than 70 events this week will bring together legal practitioners, business leaders and policymakers from over 100 countries
Law Society of Singapore faces pressure to release audit reports after closed-door members’ meeting
Society cites confidentiality assurances as minister backs disclosure of redacted investigation material
Miura & Partners to open in ‘gateway to Asia’ Okinawa
Tokyo-based firm prepares to add fourth regional office in Japan
Rajah & Tann adds Singapore state disputes head to arbitration practice
Scott Tan joins as partner after leading international disputes work at Attorney-General’s Chambers
‘Information is becoming commoditised; judgement isn’t’: dealmakers debate impact of AI on cross-border M&A
Sullivan & Cromwell partners Frank Aquila and Jeremy Kutner explore how AI, regulation and geopolitics are reshaping global M&A with experts from 29 countries
Walkers elevates 14 to partner in reduced global promotions round
Promotions were spread across firm’s main offshore, European and Asian offices
Withers promotes 12 partners across the US, UK and Singapore
New CEO Ceri Vokes says global round reflects firm’s talent pipeline and international ambitions
‘The forces that drive M&A, strategic growth and transformation are stronger than ever’: delegates at IBA’s global M&A conference share their views
M&A specialists from across the world gathered in New York earlier this month for the IBA’s 23rd annual Global Mergers and Acquisitions Conference
Soft skills shine in a fractured, AI-driven legal world, GCs say at IBA’s 23rd annual global M&A conference
Corporate legal leaders from Sony, Coursera, Hitachi, ITOCHU and Standard Industries say listening skills and judgement will drive success as legal departments confront geopolitical volatility, AI disruption and changing expectations
Kirkland hires from three firms for Tokyo launch
M&A and debt finance trio join from MoFo, White & Case and Ropes for Chicago giant’s first Asian office outside Greater China
The hidden cost of removing the APAC general counsel
Without a dedicated regional GC, global organisations risk creating gaps in their APAC legal coverage, writes Major Lindsey & Africa partner Olivia Seet
Legora plans Tokyo and Singapore office openings to drive APAC expansion
Firm seeks to increase footprint in the region to tap into deal growth in both countries