Asia Pacific

Pinsent Masons elevates 3 to partner in APAC in 24-strong global cohort

Multinational law firm Pinsent Masons has revealed a wave of new partner promotions, including three in the...

07 April 2025

By Grace Robbie

Johnson Winter Slattery to align with major Japanese firm

National law firm Johnson Winter Slattery has entered an alliance with TMI Associates, one of the biggest law firms in...

11 March 2025

By Jerome Doraisamy

International disputes boutique expands Down Under

Lindsay Francis & Mangan (LFM), which currently has offices in Auckland and Singapore, is set to expand into...

27 February 2025

By Jerome Doraisamy

‘Fundamentally flawed’: Greenpeace GC slams Australia’s ICJ submission in landmark climate case

Australia has “made submissions that completely undermined its Pacific neighbours” in the ongoing climate justice...

03 December 2024

By Jerome Doraisamy

‘Certainly feels’ like we’re in a Cold War with China, says Morrison

In a new podcast episode with Lawyers Weekly’s sister brand, Defence Connect, former prime minister Scott Morrison...

10 May 2024

By Robert Dougherty

Baker McKenzie appoints new APAC chair

Global law firm Baker McKenzie has named a new chair for its operations in the Asia-Pacific...

01 November 2022

By Jerome Doraisamy

DLA Piper delivers workshop for Pacific islander entrepreneurs

Global law firm DLA Piper delivered an interactive workshop for Pacific islander entrepreneurs at the 2022 Pacific...

23 August 2022

By Jess Feyder

Watson Farley & Williams expands its Asia-Pacific hotels and hospitality practice

International firm Watson Farley & Williams (WFW) has appointed a new special counsel to its Asia-Pacific hotels...

08 August 2022

By Jess Feyder

DLA Piper, Westpac deliver Pacific Island teaching program

Global law firm DLA Piper has delivered the latest edition of its Pacific Island teaching program in collaboration with...

08 July 2022

By Jerome Doraisamy

APAC demand sees greater regional role for lawyers

Learning more about the Asia-Pacific region will be important for the next generation of lawyers as it becomes a...

13 June 2022

By Tony Zhang

Melbourne partner named Pinsent Masons’ new head of APAC

Multinational law firm Pinsent Masons has unveiled a new leadership structure in the Asia-Pacific region, with a...

02 May 2022

By Jerome Doraisamy

Landmark joint venture to provide solar energy solutions across Asia-Pacific region

Japan-based ENEOS Corporation and TotalEnergies have embarked on a joint venture to develop a range of B2B solar energy...

27 April 2022

By Lauren Croft

Clyde & Co launches APAC cyber risk advisory consulting arm

Global law firm Clyde & Co has unveiled a new risk advisory practice for the Asia-Pacific region, which it says...

07 April 2022

By Jerome Doraisamy

FTI Consulting adds APAC senior legal counsel

Global business advisory firm FTI Consulting has appointed a new senior legal counsel for the Asia-Pacific...

01 March 2022

By Jerome Doraisamy

Pinsent Masons names new APAC head of corporate

Multinational law firm Pinsent Masons has appointed a Singapore-based partner as its new head of corporate in the...

16 November 2021

By Jerome Doraisamy

Cardno to sell Americas and Asia-Pacific divisions

ASX-listed ESG consulting business Cardno has been advised on the proposed sale of several of its...

28 October 2021

By Lauren Croft

We cannot be ‘Australian lawyers alone’ anymore

Given the shift in the balance of alliances in the “Pacific Century”, a shift in mindset is needed to better...

19 October 2021

By Jerome Doraisamy

Sophisticated cyber attacks give rise to better corporate cybersecurity literacy

A new report shows that businesses across the region have strengthened security skills and knowledge following a rise...

14 September 2021

By Reporter

Australia undergoing ‘drastic’ supply chain changes

Of all nations in the Asia-Pacific region, Australia appears to be in the midst of the most significant shifts in...

11 May 2021

By Jerome Doraisamy

APAC one of the ‘fastest-growing regions for e-discovery and compliance’

Global legal and compliance technology company Relativity is continuing to expand its cloud capabilities in the...

04 May 2021

By Jerome Doraisamy