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Pillsbury expands Hong Kong team with hire from PRC’s DeHeng
U.S. law firm Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman has added capital markets partner Samuel Ng to its Hong Kong office from the PRC’s DeHeng Law Offices.
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BCLP to Close Hong Kong SAR and Singapore Offices, Withdraw from Asia
According to BCLP’s website, the Hong Kong and Singapore offices currently house around 30 lawyers, including five partners: Andrew MacGeoch, Ilan Freiman, Glenn Haley, Geoffrey Shaw, and Wayne Ma — ...
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Navigating a Shorter Training Runway: Structured Training for Singapore's Junior Lawyers in the Age of Gen AI and Flexible Work
The legal landscape in Singapore is undergoing a rapid transformation. The rise of Generative AI (Gen AI) is revolutionising legal workflows, enhancing efficiency, and automating routine tasks, while ...
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Singapore Law Society vice-president steps down after comments on rape case
Chia Boon Teck resigned from his position as vice-president of the Law Society of Singapore following backlash over his LinkedIn post regarding a sexual assault victim. His resignation came just hours ...
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THAILAND REPORT: Raising the Game
In January, Thailand's cabinet approved a draft law to legalise casinos, aiming to boost tourism and generate revenue. This ...