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Singapore's multi-million dollar programme to help law firms become tech savy
A S$2.8 million programme was launched yesterday (Monday, February 27) to help small and medium-sized Singapore law firms adopt technology.
SMU appoints youngest ever law school head
The new head of the Singapore Management University's School of Law, at age 35, is the youngest to hold the post.
Gunderson opens second office in Asia
Gunderson Dettmer Stough Villeneuve Franklin & Hachigian has opened an office in Singapore - marking its second in Asia.
OC Queen Street legal clinics to grow technology business
OC Queen Street joins forces with Singapore's Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*Star), the Singapore government agency heavily involved in bio-medical and engineering technology, to grow tech business.
Olswang launches new TMT public policy practice in Singapore
The UK firm has launched a new practice group in Singapore to help local and international clients keep up with the pace of regulatory change in the region.
O'Melveny & Myers loses last remaining Singapore partner to DLA Piper
Resident Singapore partner Nathan Bush is leaving behind the firm he has called home for more than 15 years.
PwC Legal launches foreign law office in Singapore
The march of Big Four accounting firms into the realm of legal services has made its way to Singapore.
Singapore names law firm chairman as new Attorney General
Renowned corporate lawyer and Allen & Gledhill chairman Lucien Wong has been chosen as the next Attorney General of Singapore.
Law Society of Singapore elects new president
Current vice president Gregory Vijayendran has been chosen to take over from incumbent leader Senior Counsel Thio Shen Yi.
Simmons & Simmons secures new tie-up in Singapore
The global firm has launched a new joint law venture (JLV) with Singapore-based 'best friends' firm JWS Asia Law Corporation.
Multiple hires for Ince JLV in Singapore
Ince Law Alliance, the Singapore joint law venture (JLV) between Ince & Co and local firm Incisive Law, has boosted its ranks by hiring from Allen & Gledhill and Bond Dickinson.
Ashurst Singapore boss walks out following partner exodus
Singapore managing partner Shaun Lascelles is the latest casualty in this week's ongoing Ashurst exodus.
Vedder Price opens doors in Singapore
The Chicago-headquartered firm has announced it is opening a new office in the city-state to strengthen its Global Transportation Finance (GTF) practice.
Eversheds and Harry Elias get cosy in Singapore offices
With merger talks between the firms ongoing, Eversheds and Harry Elias will be sharing the same building in Singapore from this winter.
Singapore to crack down on 'oversupply' of young lawyers
Singapore's legal industry is struggling to accommodate its growing glut of law graduates.
Singapore to open door for fintech boom
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) is planning a new regulatory framework aimed at facilitating the use of electronic payments.
Nixon Peabody debuts in Singapore
The US firm has made its first foray into Singapore via an alliance with local boutique firm Angeline Suparto Law Corp.
Osborne Clarke expands in Asia through local association
Osborne Clarke has entered the Singapore market in an association with local firm Queen Street Legal.
International firm to end Singapore JLV
Watson Farley & Williams is to end its Singapore joint law venture with local firm Asia Practice.
Reed Smith locks in new alliance in Singapore
The firm has announced a new formal law alliance (FLA) with Singapore's Resource Law.