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Singapore law society forced to call meeting to resolve row
Leaders of Singapore's legal profession are embroiled in a row with a lawyer who claims they have maliciously conspired against him, forcing an extraordinary meeting of the island state's law society in a bid to resolve the dispute.
Freshfields returns to Singapore amidst expanding legal industry
London-based magic circle firm Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer is to reopen its doors in Singapore five years after bailing out of the country.
Firms scramble for place in Singapore's legal market
Global law firms DLA Piper and Jones Day are among 23 foreign firms reported to have bid for licenses in Singapore, as the city-state continues to open up its legal market.
Sydney firm launches Singapore office
Sydney-based law firm Ryan Lawyers is the latest overseas player to hit the Singapore legal scene, opening an office in the city-state and recruiting former Marriott senior counsel Tien Gui Koh as practice director.
Singapore exchange tightens listing regulation
Singapore's stock exchange is firming up its procedures for companies aiming to list on its main market, following a wave of accounting scandals involving small, listed Chinese firms.
First legal head for Temasek
Lee Theng Kiat has joined state-owned Singapore investment vehicle Temasek Holdings as president and general counsel, according to Singapore newspaper The Straits Times.
Squire Sanders launches in Singapore
Cleveland-based global law firm Squire Sanders is to open in Singapore following the award of a local practice licence, the firm announced today.
Firms capitalise on Singapore demand following US tax crackdown
Two leading UK firms rush to Singapore private client market as recent American tax legislation makes jurisdiction attractive to global mega-rich.