Asia/Malaysia
Herbert Smith Freehills to close Kuala Lumpur office
Move follows February’s decision to pull out of Seoul; firm restates commitment to grow Asia revenue
Some firms might be trying to crack America – but Asia is where the action is
Access to Asia’s growing economies should be a key strategy for firms with a mature, global client base, writes WarwickPlace’s Robert Bata
KPMG adds hundreds of lawyers across Southeast Asia from regional network
Deal sees more than 275 lawyers including around 80 partners join from ZICO Law amid Asia growth push
Malaysian IP boutique LAW Partnership mourns death of international IP partner
Eversheds Sutherland allied firm pays tribute to Ameet Kaur Purba who joined in May 2020
Herbert Smith Freehills opens construction and infrastructure hub in Malaysia
Partner Craig Shepherd will lead hub from firm’s existing Kuala Lumpur office
Nine judiciaries launch global network to promote alternative dispute resolution
US, UK, Singapore, and Germany among those to sign up to Judicial Dispute Resolution Network
Lawyers from Trussardi and Loro Piana to debate influencer marketing’s impact on luxury sector
Webinar hosted by Luxury Law Alliance and Bird & Bird will explore ‘trends, tips and opportunities’
LAW Partnership launches flexible legal resourcing service in Malaysia
New offering intended to meet client demand for short-term personnel and out-of-the-ordinary capabilities in the wake of the pandemic
KPMG launches legal services business in Thailand as Asia expansion continues
Move by Big Four accountant follows similar openings in Hong Kong and Shanghai last year
In Goldman Sachs, Malaysia does not trust
Malaysian prosecutors files charges against Goldman Sachs and two bankers, seeks fines of over $3 billion.
Malaysia looks set to introduce crypto legislation in Q1
Rules for cryptocurrency exchanges and ICOs will be in force by Q1 of 2019, says Malaysia's finance minister.
Dentons expands pan-Asia ambitions with Zain addition
In a second ASEAN move this year, the global law firm has added Malaysia's Zain to its global network.
Convicted women to be caned in Malaysia for 'attempting lesbian sex'
Sharia law applied as two Malaysian women convicted of attempting to have lesbian sex in a car to be fined and caned.
Singapore and Malaysian law firms launch fintech practice
Two prominent regional law firms in Singapore and Malaysia have joined forces to establish dedicated fintech practices, which will work together collaboratively.
Herbert Smith Freehills secures license to open in Kuala Lumpur
HSF is set to become the second foreign firm to set up shop in Malaysia.
DAC Beachcroft sets sights on Malaysia joint venture
The firm is looking to further solidify its longstanding association with Malaysian firm Gan Partnership by applying to regulators for a joint venture license in the newly liberalised market.
Door held open for MH370 lawsuits
Malaysia Airlines Berhad's attempt to have a lawsuit brought by relatives of passengers aboard doomed flight MH370 thrown out has failed, keeping the door open for other claims to follow.
First lawsuit filed over doomed Malaysia Airlines Flight 370
A widow has filed what may be the first of many lawsuits over disappeared Malaysia Airlines Flight 370, as the tragedy's two-year anniversary—and filing deadline—approaches next month.
Malaysian Attorney General rejects misappropriation charges against PM
Malaysia's top lawyer cleared Prime Minister Najib Razak of wrongdoing on Tuesday, despite a reported recommendation from the country's anti-graft authority that he be charged with criminal misappropriation.
Needle Partners opens office in Kuala Lumpur
Leeds-based law firm Needle Partners has opened a new marketing office in Kuala Lumpur to promote its English law and white label service, called Needle Network.
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