Asia/Singapore
King & Wood launches Singapore office with nine-partner team
Team of current King & Wood partners led by dispute resolution specialist Harry Liu opens firm’s third new office in less than half a year since split from Australia’s Mallesons
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
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
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 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
Singapore fintech Finmo hires ex-PayPal, eBay lawyer as first GC
Matt Poblocki joins from Binance, where he has been leading the company’s Australia and New Zealand business
Simpson Thacher returns to Singapore after 20-year absence in private equity drive
New York firm cites city-state’s status as a ‘central hub for global investors and multinational businesses’
The Global Legal Post launches comparative guide to fashion law
Cross-jurisdictional Law Over Borders guide is edited by Trevisan & Cuonzo partner Julia Holden, who is based in Milan
Baker Botts adds arbitration partner from Norton Rose Fulbright in Singapore
Energy specialist Katie Chung arrives after 15 years at NRF
Harvey to open Singapore office
Third office in APAC region underlines its status as ‘major growth engine’
Singapore Law Society president-elect steps aside amid controversy over status as government appointee
Decision by Allen & Gledhill’s Dinesh Dhillon taken ‘in the interest of preserving unity’
Allen & Gledhill arbitration co-head named next president of the Law Society of Singapore
Dinesh Dhillon will replace Lisa Sam in the role at the conclusion of her two-year term
‘Setting the tone at the highest level’: IBA honours human rights and pro bono award winners
Ceremony in Toronto recognised achievements by lawyers from Singapore and Egypt, while a Nigerian lawyer won the IBA Outstanding Young Lawyer Award
Akin to shutter Singapore office
Closure of eight-lawyer office next year to leave Akin with Hong Kong as sole branch in Asia
Greenberg Traurig adds five shareholders in Singapore from trio of firms
New recruits include Simmons & Simmons’ former Asia head of funds Jek Aun Long