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March 4, 2022

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Dbs’ Joey Pang On Why ‘Risk-Averse’ Isn’t Always Good
Plus, why he’s calling on other in-house counsel to become accredited as specialists in data and digital economy law.

BY ASHUTOSH RAVIKRISHNAN Very little about Mr Joey Pang’s career seems deliberate and calculated. In fact, midway through our conversation,

February 21, 2022

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Using Singapore To Restructure Indonesian Companies – One Year On
The Asian Business Law Institute speaks to Tahirah Ara who returns as a speaker on the hot topic of utilising Singapore (and other offshore jurisdictions) to restructure Indonesian companies.

BY CATHERINE SHEN On 31 March, Managing Partner of Singapore and Head of Asia for Mishcon de Reya, Tahirah Ara, will

February 18, 2022

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Back To Practice: Hoon Shu Mei’s Journey
How a good, communicative relationship with her team allows her to be the mother she has always wanted to be.

BY ASHUTOSH RAVIKRISHNAN One of my favourite questions to ask an interviewee is “Tell me about yourself”. There’s a lot

February 11, 2022

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Why Paul Sandosham Wants To Help Reduce Construction Disputes
Plus, how he continues to find meaning in practice, 25 years on.

BY ASHUTOSH RAVIKRISHNAN A disputes lawyer trying to reduce disputes might seem counterintuitive. But that’s precisely what Mr Paul Sandosham

February 3, 2022

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Being A Law Firm Consultant: A Path Less Travelled?
Andrew Mak of Fortis Law shares his journey.

BY ASHUTOSH RAVIKRISHNAN A lot has changed in the 26 years that Mr Andrew Mak has been in practice. The

January 28, 2022

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Jonathan Lin On Life In Vietnam And Why Every Lawyer Should Practise Overseas (at Least Once)
The partner from Allen & Gledhill Vietnam also shares the effects of the country’s booming renewable energy sector.

BY ASHUTOSH RAVIKRISHNAN Mr Jonathan Lin’s white-walled office appears cool and quiet—a serene oasis from Ho Chi Minh City’s notorious

January 24, 2022

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New Company And Foreign Investment Rules In Vietnam
The Asian Business Law Institute spoke to Ms Tran Thi Ngoc Linh on changes in Vietnam's laws on enterprises and investment that are aimed at further facilitating trade and investment.

BY CATHERINE SHEN As reported by the Business Times in December 2021, Singapore leads foreign direct investments into Vietnam for

January 20, 2022

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How Legal Leaders Can Build High-performance Teams, Even Amid The ‘Great Resignation’
Professor Andy Yap, who teaches Organisational Behaviour at INSEAD, weighs in.

BY ASHUTOSH RAVIKRISHNAN Professor Andy Yap joins an illustrious panel of academics that past participants of SAL-INSEAD Legal Leadership Programme

January 10, 2022

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Three Senior Counsel Appointed In 2022

The Honourable the Chief Justice Sundaresh Menon announced the appointment of three new Senior Counsel at the Opening of Legal

January 10, 2022

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Senior Counsel 2022: Common Threads
Three Senior Counsel were appointed at today’s Opening of Legal Year (OLY) ceremony.

BY ASHUTOSH RAVIKRISHNAN SAL members Mr Tan Puay Boon SC (honoris causa), Ms Marina Chin SC and Ms Koh Swee

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Dbs’ Joey Pang On Why ‘Risk-Averse’ Isn’t Always Good
Plus, why he’s calling on other in-house counsel to become accredited as specialists in data and digital economy law.

Plus, why he’s calling on other in-house counsel to become accredited as specialists in data and digital economy law.

Using Singapore To Restructure Indonesian Companies – One Year On
The Asian Business Law Institute speaks to Tahirah Ara who returns as a speaker on the hot topic of utilising Singapore (and other offshore jurisdictions) to restructure Indonesian companies.

The Asian Business Law Institute speaks to Tahirah Ara who returns as a speaker on the hot topic of utilising Singapore (and other offshore jurisdictions) to restructure Indonesian companies.

Back To Practice: Hoon Shu Mei’s Journey
How a good, communicative relationship with her team allows her to be the mother she has always wanted to be.

How a good, communicative relationship with her team allows her to be the mother she has always wanted to be.

Why Paul Sandosham Wants To Help Reduce Construction Disputes
Plus, how he continues to find meaning in practice, 25 years on.

Plus, how he continues to find meaning in practice, 25 years on.

Being A Law Firm Consultant: A Path Less Travelled?
Andrew Mak of Fortis Law shares his journey.

Andrew Mak of Fortis Law shares his journey.

Jonathan Lin On Life In Vietnam And Why Every Lawyer Should Practise Overseas (at Least Once)
The partner from Allen & Gledhill Vietnam also shares the effects of the country’s booming renewable energy sector.

The partner from Allen & Gledhill Vietnam also shares the effects of the country’s booming renewable energy sector.

New Company And Foreign Investment Rules In Vietnam
The Asian Business Law Institute spoke to Ms Tran Thi Ngoc Linh on changes in Vietnam's laws on enterprises and investment that are aimed at further facilitating trade and investment.

The Asian Business Law Institute spoke to Ms Tran Thi Ngoc Linh on changes in Vietnam's laws on enterprises and investment that are aimed at further facilitating trade and investment.

How Legal Leaders Can Build High-performance Teams, Even Amid The ‘Great Resignation’
Professor Andy Yap, who teaches Organisational Behaviour at INSEAD, weighs in.

Professor Andy Yap, who teaches Organisational Behaviour at INSEAD, weighs in.

Three Senior Counsel Appointed In 2022

Senior Counsel 2022: Common Threads
Three Senior Counsel were appointed at today’s Opening of Legal Year (OLY) ceremony.

Three Senior Counsel were appointed at today’s Opening of Legal Year (OLY) ceremony.

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