IP specialist gains a foothold in Seoul
Joining the clutch of firms that recently opened offices in South Korea (following the liberalisation of the country’s legal market in…
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More firms eye Myanmar as client demand in the frontier market grows
With a changing sanctions regime, better infrastructure and strong reserves in oil, gas and timber, interest from foreign investors in Myanmar…
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Latest Singapore firm to set up an association with a Myanmar based outfit
Singapore based firm, Colin Ng & Partners has finalised an association with Fame Myanmar Co Ltd, with a view to establishing…
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MINTing it and banking on a better 2014
As ASIAN-MENA COUNSEL explores some of the biggest banking and finance issues and trends taking centre stage in Asia and the Middle East between 2013 – and Q1 of 2014, we consider the extent to which legal, political and monetary policies originating in the US impact the success of these economies. External and in-house counsel from around the region weigh in with their analysis on the pros and cons brought about by regulatory changes, new legislation and a changing landscape in 2014.
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Embracing the law firm convergence model
Increasingly, the notion of law firm ‘convergence’ has prompted meaningful change in many of the world’s biggest legal departments. Here, Paul Smith, the new Chairman at Eversheds expands on the convergence model and explains how a decrease in the number of law firms per client has led to heightened efficiency and a reduction in costs. He also underscores the importance of a deeper sense of trust between law firm and client.
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External Counsel of the Year
The relationship forged between in-house counsel and their external counterparts is a strong one, and in many cases can determine the volume of work directed their way. From our Representing Corporate Asia & Middle East Survey 2011, we have mined in-house counsel’s votes to reveal the winners of ASIAN-MENA COUNSEL’s External Counsel of the Year accolade.
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The accuracy of witness testimony and the psychology of investigations
Ula Cartwright-Finch and Alex Waksman of Herbert Smith Freehills explore the problems associated with witness testimony when an incident at work leads to an internal investigation. Using insights gleaned from the field of cognitive psychology, they reveal how fragile memory can be, the power of suggestion and the critical nature of (mis)leading questions. Here, they take us through the steps that counsel can take so as to diminish the effects associated with these concerns.
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Investigative Intelligence
Safeguarding the legal profession from being implicated in money laundering
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Reed Smith launches its first presence in Central Asia
Taking its cue from White & Case and Dentons, Reed Smith is the third international firm to open an office in…
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Duane Morris launches a presence in the PRC
Duane Morris has announced plans to launch its inaugural office in Shanghai, pending the Ministry of Justice’s licensing approval. The new…
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