Month: September 2023

Singapore: An Emerging Legal Hub in Asia

Singapore, a small trading port turned thriving global business hub, is on the rise. With a strategic vision, innovative policies, and relentless ambition, this city-state has become a powerhouse in Asia. With its ascent, law firms are seeing Singapore as an emerging legal hub. The Economist […]

Gunita Pawha on helping S&A Law Offices navigate India’s increasingly competitive legal market

Gunita Pawha is Joint Managing Partner of India’s S&A Law Offices.  In this interview with Asia Law Portal, Pawha outlines the firms’ unique services offer and geographic footprint — and the efforts to innovate its practice amid market challenges including the entry of foreign law firms. […]

Hugill & Ip celebrates five years of excellence

On 10th September 2023, Hugill & Ip proudly celebrated its fifth anniversary. Since its establishment, the boutique law firm has consistently provided exceptional legal services to clients, earning a reputation for excellence and professionalism. Today we discuss the last 5 years with the firm’s Managing Partner, […]

A Legal Perspective on Kazakhstan’s Transformation: Analysing President Tokayev’s Proposed Reforms

The recent state-of-the-nation address by Kazakhstan’s President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, titled “Economic Course of a Just Kazakhstan,” presents a comprehensive road map for Kazakhstan’s political, economic, and social development. From a legal perspective, the reforms and initiatives proposed by the President not only signify a positive transformation […]

The Legal Landscape of Magic Mushrooms: A Shifting Perspective

The legal status of magic mushrooms, which contain the psychoactive compound psilocybin, has been a topic of debate and evolution over the years. From being widely used in ancient cultures to criminalization during the 20th century, the perception of these fungi is once again undergoing significant […]

Fieldfisher partners with Australian legal tech firm to launch revolutionary data breach manager

European law firm Fieldfisher has joined forces with innovative Australian legal technology company Lawcadia to launch a 24-hour data breach notification assessment platform for all organisations with UK and EU data assets subject to GDPR and UK GDPR. The UK-headquartered firm, which advises clients from its 26 offices in […]

What you need to know when you are Starting a Business in the Philippines

Welcome back to Season 2 of Legally Sis Podcast! Duran & Duran-Schulze Law is thrilled to embark on another exciting journey of insightful discussions and valuable information. In this season, they’re diving deep into the world of business, entrepreneurship, and legal intricacies. Join them as they […]

A New Privacy Regime Begins in India

India created history when the Lander Module (LM) of the Indian Space Research Organisation’s (ISRO) third lunar mission Chandrayaan-3, launched on July 14, made a successful landing on the Moon’s surface on August 23, making India only the fourth country after the erstwhile USSR, the U.S. […]