Month: February 2024

Lawcadia unveils legal rate card compliance feature to celebrate 8th birthday  

Leading legal operations platform Lawcadia has today unveiled a cutting-edge legal rate card compliance feature, in celebration of its eighth birthday.  The new capability has been developed in response to increased client demand for a granular level of legal billing data and verification of invoice compliance […]

The rising trend of Silver Divorce in Hong Kong

In recent years, Hong Kong has witnessed a significant increase in the phenomenon known as “silver divorce” – dissolution of marriages among older couples. This rising trend reflects the shifting dynamics of marriage, as well as the evolving social, economic, and cultural factors that influence relationships […]

Bangladesh: Legal Protections for Male Victims of Domestic Violence

Misconceptions about the term “Domestic Violence” Historically, weaker sections of society have been subject to oppression and violence. Women and children are in many cases oppressed and unprivileged and therefore in need of special care and attention. Patriarchal dominance and incidents of domestic violence against women […]

Maximizing Legal Efficiency: NexLaw’s Legal AI Solutions for Modern Law Firms

The challenges faced by lawyers can vary based on their specific practice areas, but traditional complex legal tasks often present significant obstacles. Manual processes, handling vast volumes of documents, and time-consuming tasks can hinder efficiency and impede progress. Fortunately, advancements in technology have paved the way […]

Singapore: The Go-To Destination for resolution of Indonesian disputes

The growing pool of arbitrators, lawyers and other professionals in Singapore well-versed in Indonesian law and business practices also assures Indonesian companies that their disputes will be handled by professionals who can navigate the cultural nuances towards an effective resolution.

Carey Olsen advises Align Partners Capital Management on formation of latest fund 

Carey Olsen Hong Kong has advised on the Cayman Islands legal and regulatory aspects of the formation of Align Partners Korea Fund, Align Partners Korea (Non-US) Feeder Fund and Align Partners Korea (US) Feeder Fund (together, the “Fund”).   The Fund is sub-managed by Seoul-based Align Partners […]

India Hopes for a Better Year

The election year in India has commenced and everyone is keenly observing the ongoing developments for this mammoth exercise which is scheduled during the year. The economic growth forecasts for the Indian economy appear to be stable despite the numerous challenges observed during the year. The […]

Carey Olsen’s Amelia Tan selected for Singapore Leaders Network fellowship programme

Amelia Tan, counsel in Carey Olsen’s Singapore litigation, insolvency, and restructuring team, has been selected to participate in the inaugural Singapore Leaders Network fellowship programme (SGLN Fellowship). This nine-month long initiative, led by the Singapore government, the Singapore Economic Development Board, and supported by the private sector, is […]

The UAE Insurance Federal Decree No. 48 of November 2023. A Summary of the most significant changes

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) issued a new Federal Insurance Decree No. 48 (‘Decree No. 48 of 2023’) which was published in the UAE Official Gazette (Issue No. 762), the official periodical of laws and decrees issued by the UAE Federal Government,  on October 31, 2023. […]

The Astana International Financial Centre: Pioneering Financial Excellence in Central Asia

Since its inception in 2018, the Astana International Financial Centre (AIFC) has, according to the Global Financial Centres Index, established itself as the leading international financial centre in the region. Its unique blend of innovation and investor-friendly legal frameworks paves the way for global investors by […]