Category: Singapore Legal Market
Harvey Expands APAC Footprint with Singapore Office
Singapore expansion strengthens Harvey’s regional footprint as law firms and in-house legal teams across APAC accelerate adoption of AI-driven legal workflows. Legal AI platform Harvey has announced plans to open a new office in Singapore in June, marking a significant step in the company’s expansion across […]
Cheang and Ariff Joins WongPartnership Group
Singapore law firm WongPartnership LLP announces the addition of Malaysian law firm Cheang & Ariff to WPG, a regional law network. WPG was established by WongPartnership in 2017 and today offers clients legal expertise and tailored solutions across Asia and the Middle East. The growth and success of WPG enhances […]
Thomson Reuters Launches Westlaw Singapore
Thomson Reuters (TSX/Nasdaq: TRI), a global content and technology company, announced the launch of Westlaw Singapore, a comprehensive legal research platform that unites all essential legal sources in a single location. The new and improved platform will provide customers with access to the Singapore Law Reports […]
Minister Edwin Tong SC to deliver opening address at the ICC’s International Court of Arbitration Asia Pacific Conference
A special address by Minister Edwin Tong SC, Minister for Culture, Community and Youth, and Second Minister for Law, Singapore, will deliver the opening address at the International Chamber of Commerce’s International Court of Arbitration Asia Pacific Conference on 28 June 2024. This flagship event is the […]
Four Carey Olsen lawyers star in Asian Legal Business Offshore Client Choice 2024
Carey Olsen Singapore partner Helen Wang and counsel Kate Lan, Rebecca Lee and Amelia Tan have been featured in the Asian Legal Business (ALB) Offshore Client Choice list for 2024. Asian Legal Business (ALB) curates the Offshore Client Choice list by identifying outstanding offshore lawyers who have built exceptional relationships with their clients. […]
Singapore law firm Moriah Law LLC advises ADDX on launch of first-of-its-kind multi-issuer programme for digitised bonds
Moriah Law LLC has advised private market exchange ADDX in establishing a Multi-Issuer Debt Issuance Programme (MIDIP) for companies to issue digitised commercial paper and bonds on ADDX FI, ADDX’s dedicated segment for commercial paper and bonds. The inaugural offering under the MIDIP closed on 2 […]
Carey Olsen advises Cuscaden Peak Investments on S$1.7 billion sale of student housing
Carey Olsen has advised Singapore-based real estate investment trust manager Cuscaden Peak Investments (“Cuscaden Peak”) on the S$1.7 billion sale of 8,192 student housing beds across 19 university cities in the UK and Germany to Mapletree Investments (“Mapletree”). The acquisition brings Mapletree’s housing portfolio to 33,000 beds across 47 cities in […]
Rimon Law Strengthens Presence in Asia with renowned Partner
Troy Doyle to Chair a Global Restructuring Group across Asia, US and UK
7 Common Types of White Collar Offences in Singapore
By Germaine Ignacio Serving as a base for over 1,200 financial institutions, Singapore is a global financial centre and one of the top economic powerhouses in Asia. It’s also one of the safest countries in the world. The city-state is able to maintain a consistently low […]
Carey Olsen partners star in China Business Law Journal’s A-List
Carey Olsen Singapore partners Anthony McKenzie and Helen Wang and Hong Kong partner Michael Padarin have been recognised in China Business Law Journal’s (CBLJ) 2023-24 A-List of elite private practice lawyers in the Chinese market. Anthony is consistently recognised as one of the best private practice lawyers advising on China-related business, with […]
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’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 […]
Carey Olsen Singapore ranked Tier 1 for third consecutive year by The Legal 500
Carey Olsen features as one of only two offshore law firms in Singapore to be classed as Tier 1 for the third consecutive year in The Legal 500 2024 Asia Pacific Guide, with more Carey Olsen lawyers ranked in Singapore than any other offshore firm. Carey […]
Carey Olsen Asia achieves its strongest Chambers rankings to date
Carey Olsen Asia has achieved its strongest rankings to date in the Chambers Asia-Pacific 2024 Guide, with the firm moving up to Band 2 in the Offshore category and a number of partners from across its Hong Kong and Singapore teams achieving new and improved individual […]
Legal Revolution: Lawgic’s Vision of transformative Legal Technology
In this interview with Asia Law Portal, Lawgic Founder Max Ye explains the value proposition of his Singapore-based AI-focused legal technology startup. Tell us more about Lawgic. Lawgic is an AI-powered platform designed to revolutionize the legal profession. Our primary aim is to streamline and simplify […]
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 […]
WEBINAR: Africa’s Uniform OHADA Law: Uniquely Attractive for Foreign Investors – A Discussion
Date & Time: 30 August – 6pm SGT – Register here: https://lnkd.in/eVF973br. Africa’s fastest growing region today comprises a group of French-speaking countries – all members of OHADA, a system of unified business law spanning 17 African States. OHADA‘s success, unique in depth and reach, underlies the […]
How AI will shape the future of work in a multi-disciplinary professional practice environment. An interview with Zaid Hamzah, the principal behind the brand Futurelaw.ai
Zaid Hamzah is Project in-house counsel to several deep tech businesses. In this interview with Asia Law Portal, he explains how AI-savvy lawyers will help businesses transform while strategically managing legal risks. He shares his insights on why lawyers need to collaborate with data scientists and other […]
APAC Legal Congress 2023: Bringing Together Legal Experts from Across the Region
The APAC Legal Congress 2023, the premier in-house corporate counsel event of the year, will take place on May 3rd and 4th, 2023 in Singapore. The conference organizes by the Singapore Corporate Counsel Association (“SCCA”). Along with the support of the Ministry of Law in Singapore. It […]
30 legal tech innovators in the Asia-Pacific region to follow in 2023
Legal technology innovation in the Asia-Pacific region has continued to accelerate in recent years. It drives in part by the pandemic necessity for the tools necessary to optimize remote work. Indeed, an expert panel on this subject recently gather for a discussion — by India’s LawWiser. […]
Kia Meng Loh, Dentons Rodyk & Davidson Senior Partner & COO on keeping Singapore’s oldest law firm competitive
Kia Meng Loh is Senior Partner & COO of Singapore’s Dentons Rodyk & Davidson LLP. In this interview with Asia Law Portal, he details what inspired him to assume these leadership roles, the firm’s current competitive status in a competitive climate, an overview of his law […]
Pioneering boutique law firm Providence Law Asia LLC marks 10 years with brand refresh and appointment of second Pro Bono Advocate
The law firm establishes itself as a Singapore counsel of choice in international disputes and renews its commitment towards providing access to justice for marginalised and underserved communities
How a former banking credit analyst is now helping a Singapore law firm adapt for the future. An interview with Leon Lim
Leon Lim came to law firm management from a banking background. He now applies his unique background to helping Singapore’s Teoh & Co LLC adapt to a globally competitive legal market. He recently told Asia Law Portal how he is going about doing this. Here is […]
ALITA celebrates legal innovation and technology awards in the metaverse with 2 Singapore Supreme Court judges
ALITA Award winners from India, Hong Kong SAR and Australia reflect growing pan-regional ecosystem
Singapore launches public consultation on online harms codes
Singapore’s Ministry of Communications and Information (MCI) has launched a public consultation on two proposed codes of practice, a code of practice for online safety and a content code for social media services, which will impose requirements on social media services to ensure the online safety […]
Singapore publishes new financial guidelines to address business continuity
On 6 June 2022, following two rounds of consultations, the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) published revised Guidelines on Business Continuity Management (BCM), updating the existing patchwork of primary and subsidiary legislation. This iteration of the guidelines (2022 Guidelines) introduces a slew of changes which are expected to […]
A lawyer helping facilitate trade and investment between Asia and Europe. An interview with Delphine Constantin
Delphine Constantin is the Founder and Managing Director of D Sy Law, where she helps facilitate trade and investment between Europe and Asia. In this interview with Asia Law Portal, she explains her practice and its network of offices and how she has adopted an innovative […]
LITE Lab@HKU Receives Asia-Pacific’s first Prestigious International Industry Award for Legal Innovation in Operations
The Law, Innovation, Technology & Entrepreneurship Lab (LITE Lab) at the Faculty of Law of the University of Hong Kong (HKU) was presented with the 2022 Legal Innovation in Operations (LIO) Projects award by the Corporate Legal Operations Consortium (CLOC). This is the first time a university programme […]
ALITA Launches Annual Awards Recognising APAC Legal Innovation and Technology to be Presented at Techlaw.Fest on July 20 in Singapore
The Asia Pacific Legal Innovation and Technology Association (ALITA) has launched its second annual ALITA Awards, Asia Pacific’s first community-based legal innovation and technology awards. Finalists will be invited to the award ceremony in person at TechLaw.Fest’s Live opening on July 20 at Marina Bay Sands […]
Singapore Court of Appeal overturns High Court decision to set aside an award for excess of jurisdiction
Under Singapore law, the scope for judicial intervention in arbitration proceedings is narrowly circumscribed. In the recent case of CJA v CIZ [2022] SGCA 41, the Singapore Court of Appeal examined the principles to be considered when determining whether a tribunal has exceeded its jurisdiction. In […]
Helping lawyers achieve business development success. An interview with Lara Quie
Lara Quie is a Singapore-based legal business development and marketing professional. Originally a corporate lawyer in London, she heads business development for Asia Pacific at Twenty Essex, a leading international barristers’ chambers. She also coaches lawyers in getting to the next level and building their book […]
Reed Smith launches Global Environmental Sustainability Plan 2024
Plan includes industry-first sustainability billable-hours policy
Singapore updates media and telecoms competition rules
To ensure that Singapore’s regulatory framework remains up to date with today’s ever- evolving technology and business landscape, the infocommunications and media regulator (IMDA) has issued a revised code of practice (the code) to govern fair competition and consumer protection in the broadcasting, newspaper and telecoms […]
Singapore Monetary Authority to hold increased powers over technology risk management
The Singapore Financial Services and Markets Bill (FSM Bill) was moved for a second reading in Parliament on 4 April 2022. This follow-up alert focuses on the increased powers the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) will have over technology risk management (TRM) under the FSM Bill.
Singapore announces sanctions against Russia
Singapore unveiled its sanctions against Russia on 5 March 2022. These focus on the control of exports of military and technological goods to Russia and financial measures against Russian banks, entities and activities. Authors: Hagen Rooke Leigh T. Hansson Calvin Chan Alexander Brandt Catriona Casha Michael J. Lowell Singapore Foreign Minister Vivian […]
SeedLegals on providing startups with automated legals and empowering legal talent: An interview with Hsiang Low, Head of Asia-Pacific, SeedLegals
SeedLegals is one of the hottest lawtech offerings – taking care of the legals for creating, running and funding startups. Hsiang Low, Head of Asia-Pacific at SeedLegals dives into the transformation of the legal sector, outlining how legaltech is paving new paths for legal services, building […]
How Oon and Bazul grew to become one of Singapore’s largest law firms. An interview with Founding Partner Bazul Ashhab
Oon & Bazul has grown to become the largest conflict-free firm in Singapore. The firm is a large leading commercial practice and their lawyers are known for their ability to deliver high quality work as well as their commitment to helping clients achieve success. Given their […]
Shruti Ajitsaria on building a culture of digital innovation in the legal sector
Shruti Ajitsaria is Partner and Head of FUSE, A&O’s tech innovation space. In this interview with Asia Law Portal, she outlines how technology is impacting the role of lawyers, how FUSE is serving as a catalyst for legal innovation in Asia, and the unique nature of […]
“I believe that representation is the key to making change”. Andrea Ng, Magic Circle finance lawyer, on Diversity and Inclusion in legal services
Recently relocated to Singapore, Andrea Ng specializes in leveraged acquisition finance at Allen & Overy. In this interview with Asia Law Portal, she discusses the importance of Diversity & Inclusion in legal services from her perspective of working within a Magic Circle law firm during her time in London. She also discusses how […]
Jennifer Lim Wei Zhen on Singapore’s present and future role as a legal innovation hub
Jennifer Lim Wei Zhen is among the most active legal innovators in the Asia-Pacific region. Bilingual in English and Mandarin, Jennifer has worked at various leading law firms and was listed in Asia Law Portal’s Top 30 in the business of law to watch in 2019. […]
Championing legal innovation for the region. An interview with Andrew Wong
Andrew Wong specializes in legal innovation initiatives for Dentons Rodyk. Based in Singapore, he sits on the steering committee of the Asia-Pacific Legal Innovation and Technology Association (ALITA) and is an editor at LawTech.Asia. In this interview with Asia Law Portal, he describes his legal innovation […]
The Asia-Pacific Legal Innovation and Technology Association launches the region’s first community-based legal innovation and technology awards
Today, the Asia-Pacific Legal Innovation and Technology Association (ALITA) launched the ALITA SOLIA Awards 2021, the Asia-Pacific’s first set of community-based legal innovation and technology awards. Powered by industry stalwarts such as Linklaters, the Corporate Legal Operations Consortium (CLOC), Clifford Chance, the Singapore Academy of Law […]
BD Tips for Lawyers – Stephen Revell
Lawyers don’t like to sell. So how can law firms engage with clients and win new business? And how can BD teams and lawyers work in better sync to increase revenue? Read More: Juwai IQI Appoints New Group General Counsel To get answers to these questions, […]
The practice of entertainment and hospitality business law in Singapore. An interview with TAY Eu-Yen of Providence Law Asia LLC
TAY Eu-Yen is a lawyer and entrepreneur with 15 years of management experience in the entertainment and hospitality sectors, having co-founded The Butter Factory Group as well as Coterie Concepts. She is currently practising as of-counsel at Providence Law Asia LLC, and has established a niche […]
Maxwell Chambers Appoints New Chairman
Maxwell Chambers announced today the appointment of Mr. Daryl Chew as the Chairman of the Board of Directors. Acclaimed as “one of the brightest” and “most highly regarded” partners in the Asia Pacific region by Who’s Who Legal, Mr. Chew brings more than 12 years of […]
Eugene Thuraisingam LLP welcomes new Counsel to spearhead its Corporate M&A practice
Eugene Thuraisingam LLP has hired Rachel Wong as a Counsel to spearhead their Corporate, Mergers & Acquisitions practice area. Rachel joins the firm from Hogan Lovells Lee & Lee, Singapore Office. Read More: Practicing Technology Law and Civil Litigation in Hong Kong. An interview with Joshua […]
Practicing energy, power and infrastructure law in Asia and current market challenges and opportunities. An interview with David Phua, Special Counsel, King & Wood Mallesons
Based in Singapore, David Phua has been practising law in the energy, power and infrastructure sector in Asia for over 10 years, in particular advising Asian and international clients on oil and gas (including LNG), power, mining and other natural resources projects and transactions. In this interview with Asia Law Portal, he details his […]
Making legal documentation affordable and accessible to everyone. An interview with Kim Chan, founder and CEO of DocPro
DocPro is a legaltech platform which combines legal documentation services with cutting edge technology. In this interview with Asia Law Portal, Kim Chan, founder and CEO of DocPro, explains what motivated his move from the practice of law to becoming a legal tech entrepreneur, how DocPro […]
Practicing Corporate Real Estate Law in Singapore. An interview with Benjamin Tay, Partner, Rajah & Tann
Benjamin Tay is a corporate real estate Partner with Rajah & Tann in Singapore. Over the last 12 years, he has been involved in some of the largest and most significant commercial and industrial real estate transactions in the country. In this interview with Asia Law […]
The importance of personal branding for lawyers. An interview with Daniel Lo
Daniel Lo is a Singapore-based private equity lawyer and a proud Canadian. In this interview with Asia Law Portal, he explains what inspired his career focus and why he enjoys working in-house. He also explains how he helps young lawyers plan a career path, his views […]
Mishcon de Reya’s newly appointed Asia Managing Partner, Tahirah Ara, details the firm’s vision for the region
Tahirah Ara was recently appointed Managing Partner of the Singapore office of Mishcon de Reya, the firm’s newly opened first office in Asia. In this interview with Asia Law Portal, Ara explains the firm’s goals for Asia, and how it plans to compete in Singapore’s highly […]
Helping lawyers adapt to a changing legal career market. An interview with Shulin Lee, Co-founder, ANSA Search
In March 2016, Shulin Lee co-founded Singapore-based legal recruitment firm ANSA Search, along with Helen Ng. In just a few short years – the firm has grown to more than 9 full-time professionals. In this interview with Asia Law Portal, Lee explains the current market in […]
Opportunities and challenges for in-house counsel during Covid-19. An interview with Renita Sophia Crasta
While still one of the relatively younger Lawyers on the scene — Renita Sophia Crasta has already developed an expertise as an in-house real estate specialist — having trained with one of Singapore’s leading law firms. Armed with her corporate law and litigation experience – she […]
TechLaw.Fest 2020: Stars Align for Free Legal Tech Conference
TechLaw.Fest, Asia’s premier legal tech conference, has always benefited from stellar line-ups (2019’s edition notably boasted Sir Tim Berners-Lee as its keynote speaker). But this year, it takes advantage of COVID-19’s new normal to bring together its most impressive line-up of speakers yet, with headliners like […]
Withers hires senior disputes lawyer Chenthil Kumarasingam on the back of increased demand in dispute resolution
Withers has further developed its litigation and arbitration strengths in Asia with the hire of new partner Chenthil Kumarasingam and his team in Singapore, on the back of increased demand for dispute resolution services. Chenthil and his team join from Oon and Bazul LLP. Chenthil offers […]
Executing your law firm business development plans during the coronavirus outbreak
Like a hurricane that swept across the world, the COVID-19 pandemic has drastically changed our lives. It is fair to say that most of our lives right now are different when compared to 2020 beginning. Case in point: Most of you are probably reading this at […]
The unique value proposition of document automation platforms for law firms and the general counsel. An interview with Malik Anwar, Director of Asia operations, Clarilis
Legal technology business Clarilis recently opened an office in Singapore, appointing industry veteran Malik Anwar as Director of Asia operations. In this interview with Asia Law Portal, Anwar outlines the value proposition of document automation platforms to law firms and the general counsel. Clarilis’ future plans […]
The current state of legal innovation in Singapore. An interview with Josh Lee Kok Thong, Chairperson, Asia Pacific Legal Innovation and Technology Association (ALITA)
Josh Lee Kok Thong is Chairperson of the Asia Pacific Legal Innovation and Technology Association (ALITA). In this interview with Asia Law Portal, he provides his unique insights into the current state of legal innovation in Singapore. And what’s in store for the future. Based in […]
Lawyer-to-lawyer document marketplace launched: Lexub
New shared-economy legal document marketplace offers lawyers democratisation of precedents and monetisation of documents
Singapore’s first online personal legal services platform. An interview with Alvin T’ng, Founder, WillCraft
WillCraft (WillCraftNow.com) is Singapore’s first online personal legal services platform. In this interview with Asia Law Portal, Founder Alvin T’ng explains what motivated WillCraft’s founding, its’ services offer, how it works with local law firms, how customers find the service, T’ng’s transition from legal practice to […]
Neota Legal Tech networking event set for Singapore, Thursday, March 19
Neota invites their valued customers, partners and anyone with an interest in Neota and the LegalTech space, to a chance to network and learn from each other, as well as the Neota team at their Neota Network (N²) event in Singapore on Thursday 19th March. Neota aims […]
More pathways could be opened to Singapore Bar – what does this mean for NewLaw?
Last week, Chief Justice Sundaresh Menon made an exciting announcement. An initiative that could revolutionise the legal profession in Singapore. CJ Menon called for there to be different routes into the Singapore Bar. Whether that’s mid-career switchers from non-law backgrounds or students who study Science, Technology, […]
Technology and IP partner Jonathan Kok hired as part of Withers tech’s expansion in Asia
Withers KhattarWong LLP, the Singapore office of international law firm Withers, has boosted its Technology and Intellectual Property (IP) capabilities in Singapore with the hire of partner Jonathan Kok. Jonathan joins Withers from RHTLaw Taylor Wessing, where he was the Head of its Intellectual Property & Technology Practice. […]
How legal business development and marketing is evolving in Asia. An interview with Roy Ang of Withers
Roy Ang is Head of Marketing and Business Development (Asia Pacific) at Withers. In this interview with Asia Law Portal, he explains the unique opportunities and challenges of the role, the differences between legal marketing in the private and public sectors, how he helped quadruple the […]
How Withers KhattarWong LLP is navigating Singapore’s highly competitive legal market: An interview with Managing Partner Deborah Barker
After a lengthy collaboration and formal alliance between Withers LLP and the former KhattarWong LLP, Withers KhattarWong LLP came into being in early 2019. The alliance has created the second largest law firm in Singapore, offering a full range of legal services to corporations, institutions and […]
Funding boost and award win for Australian legal tech company
Brisbane-based legal technology company Lawcadia announces that it has recently raised $1.3 million in a pre-Series A round from a number of private investors and Artesian, a leading Australian alternative investments and venture capital firm.
New legal tech company CodeLex aims to streamline the practice of law
Legal technology company CodeLex is a developer of legaltech projects as part of the Irbis Ventures (formerly ‘M Lab’) ecosystem. Incorporated in Mongolia and Singapore, and with a core team based in Ulaanbaatar, Singapore and Tokyo, CodeLex projects aim to streamline and add value to the […]
Time to embrace co-working
What are the key ingredients for a great co-working space? Trendy, young hipsters making steaming coffee with cacti and succulents abound, prosecco on tap and Scandi style interior design? Maybe, yet these spaces can benefit all types of workers with a creative and comfortable place to […]
ASEAN Insiders Series 2019 – Personal Data Protection
DATA PROTECTION IN ASEAN Technology and the rise of the digital economy has transformed our lives for the better in many ways. However, data breaches and data security threats loom over us. The incident involving Cambridge Analytica in 2018 where millions of Facebook users’ data were […]
Helping law firms create intuitive knowledge platforms: The story of Singapore’s INTELLLEX
INTELLLEX was founded in 2015 in Singapore with the aim of helping law firms create intuitive knowledge platforms. In this interview with Asia Law Portal, INTELLLEX Co-Founder and Chief Business Development Officer Ellery Sutanto explains how the company began, it’s vision for the future of legal […]