Sarah Wong

1 week ago | legalbusinessonline.com | Sarah Wong

Singapore has maintained its position as one of the world's two most preferred seats for international arbitration, according to the sixth International Arbitration Survey released by White & Case and Queen Mary University of London. The city-state garnered preference from 31 percent of respondents, closely following London's 34 percent, after the two had previously shared the top position in the fifth edition of the survey.

1 week ago | legalbusinessonline.com | Sarah Wong

Beijing-headquartered Hui Zhong Law Firm has officially established and commenced operations at its Singapore office following approval from the Singapore Ministry of Law. Additionally, the PRC firm has entered into an association in Hong Kong with local firm GH Legal. It launched its Hong Kong office back in 2020. The Singapore office will be led by Hazel Tang, who previously spent a decade at local heavyweight Rajah & Tann.

2 weeks ago | legalbusinessonline.com | Sarah Wong |Nimitt Dixit

We are excited to announce the release of our latest video featuring Kudun Sukhumananda, founding partner at Kudun and Partners. In this insightful discussion, Sukhumananda shares his firm’s strategies for navigating the complexities of Southeast Asia's economic challenges and geopolitical shifts. Don’t miss this opportunity to hear from one of the leading voices in the legal sector.

2 weeks ago | legalbusinessonline.com | Nimitt Dixit |Sarah Wong

Baker McKenzie Wong & Leow, the Singapore member firm of Baker McKenzie, has hired experienced capital markets lawyer Alexander Stathopoulos as principal from A&O Shearman. With over 20 years of experience in international capital markets, Stathopoulos focuses on cross-border equity capital markets offerings in Southeast Asia. He has advised on IPOs across Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia, Indonesia, and the Philippines.

2 weeks ago | legalbusinessonline.com | Sarah Wong

New Zealand-based legal chambers Bankside has appointed Andrew Butler KC (L) and Kelly Quinn KC to its Singapore operation, and named veteran British legal clerk David Grief as its coordinator in the city-state. Bankside Chambers is a set of independent barristers in New Zealand, known for its expertise in civil and commercial litigation, arbitration, and mediation.