Tag: Lawyer Wellness in Singapore
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Bend and Stretch: Make the most of your flexibility
So, you might have secured more flexibility in your working life, but what should you do with it? The benefits of a better work life balance have been espoused by many as the way to not only improve an individual’s life by allowing them more time […]
Work life balance across Asia – and how things are changing
South Korea is well-known across Asia for its long hours and ‘workaholic’ culture. According to statistics from the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development, South Korean employees worked for an average of 2,024 hours in 2017 – meaning the country places third in the world rankings […]