Asia/Malaysia
Malaysia sovereign fund 1MDB files legal claim over $1bn alleged fraud
BVI action against Hong Kong company alleges ‘dissipation of billions of dollars in stolen funds’
Jern-Fei Ng becomes first King’s Counsel to join a Malaysian law firm
Arbitration specialist signs up with Lim Chee Wee Partnership as a registered foreign lawyer
Malaysia’s Shearn Delamore announces leadership change
Construction lawyer Rodney Gomez will succeed Dhinesh Bhaskaran as managing partner
A luxury brand guide to Asia Pacific customs powers in trademark enforcement
DLA Piper partner Edward Chatterton and colleagues provide a high-level overview of how APAC customs authorities can help brand owners stop counterfeit goods entering a country
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.
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