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Singapore to allow third-party funding for international arbitration
Singapore's law ministry has released draft legislation that would open the door for third parties to offer financial backing for dispute resolution.
Once again, Singapore takes the Asian arbitration crown
The International Court of Arbitration of the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) has named Singapore as Asia's number one go-to arbitration hub for the fifth year running.
O&G specialists join Pinsent Masons
International law firm Pinsent Masons has boosted its Asia-based oil and gas capabilities with the hire of Ashley Wright and Steve Potter into its Singapore office.
Singapore's Rodyk name lives on in Dentons merger
Global behemoth Dentons has completed its merger with Rodyk, Singapore's oldest law firm.
DLA Piper names new MP in Singapore
The firm has chosen Joe Bauerschmidt to replace outgoing Singapore managing partner John Viverito.
Dispute over benefits of foreign law firms in Singapore
The scheme which enables foreign law firms to operate in Singapore has been criticised for not creating enough benefits to locally-qualified lawyers.
Arbitration on the rise in Singapore
The caseload at the Singapore International Arbitration Centre (SIAC) has hit a record high.
Eversheds eyes up Singapore merger
Eversheds is reportedly looking to boost its presence in Asia via a tie-up with Singapore outfit Harry Elias.
RPC and Premier Law team up for new Singapore offering
Law firm RPC has announced it is entering into a joint law venture with established Singapore-based practice Premier Law.
US firm Butler Snow builds Asia presence
Mississippi-headquartered Butler Snow has announced it is opening its first office in Asia in Singapore and a virtual office in Hong Kong.
Law firms expand employment practices in Singapore
Law firms in Singapore have been expanding their employment practices to meet increasing demand for litigation, bolstered by tighter labour controls, the influx of foreign talent and the city state's growing popularity as a regional HR headquarters.
HSF launches alliance with Prolegis in Singapore
International law firm Herbert Smith Freehills has launched a Formal Law Alliance with Singapore law firm Prolegis, creating a 'one-stop shop' for clients to access the legal services of each firm.
Singapore launches legal action against firms over dangerous haze
Singapore has begun legal action against five companies it believes to be responsible for fires in Indonesia that are causing severe air pollution in the city-state.
Reed Smith hires three new Asia partners
Reed Smith has taken on Gregory Wang as a partner in Hong Kong from Morrison & Foerster, and two local partners in Singapore - Calvin Chan from Skadden and Kohe Hasan from Oon & Bazul - as it looks at gaining Singaporean local law capability.
Rajah & Tann follows A&O in launching contract lawyer service
Singapore-headquartered Rajah & Tann is launching a contract lawyer business. It will begin through a network of the firm's own alumni, who will work as in-house freelance legal advisers.
HFW launches formal law alliance in Singapore
Holman Fenwick Willan has entered into a formal law alliance (FLA) in Singapore with local law firm AsiaLegal, with the entity operating under the name HFW AsiaLegal.
Singapore's TSMP hires Braddell director, promotes another
TSMP Law Corporation has hired Anand Nalachandran as a director from local firm Braddell Brothers and promoted counsel Yvonne Lee to the same position.
RHTLaw hires two partners from Tan Kok Quan
Singapore-based RHTLaw Taylor Wessing has taken on Anthony Chey and Vernon Voon as partners in the firm's litigation and dispute resolution practice from Tan Kok Quan Partnership.
Reed Smith's Singapore office listed in global top 10 office spaces
The office is mentioned in the Knight Frank Global Cities Report top 10 - alongside Google's London office, Microsoft in Amsterdam and Oro Negro in Mexico City.
KWM to focus on energy and funds in Singapore office
King & Wood Mallesons has announced that three partners will lead its new Singapore office for which it was given a foreign law practice licence in February.