Bae Kim hires former prosecutor and India lawyer

Bae Kim hires former prosecutor to bolster white-collar crime defense capabilities and India-focused services.

by Kaori Mori | October 11, 2026

Singapore Sports Boom Leaves Legal Infrastructure Behind

Singapore's sports participation surged from 54% to 70% since 2015, with 550K+ F1 visitors, yet legal infrastructure lags behind the…

by Nanami Yamaguchi | October 10, 2026

Asia-Pacific M&A activity declines amid regional divergence

Asia-Pacific M&A activity declined 11 percent in volume and 23.9 percent in value during the first half of 2026, according…

by Kaori Mori | October 9, 2026

Compliance Officers Drive Strategy, Innovation Amid AI

Compliance officers are driving strategy and innovation amid AI integration, turning regulatory complexity into a competitive advantage.

by Kaori Mori | October 8, 2026

Top Asian dispute lawyers honored for high-stakes wins

Asia’s top dispute lawyers honored in 2026 for high-stakes wins in litigation, arbitration, and insolvency cases.

by Nanami Yamaguchi | October 7, 2026

Clifford Chance and Cavenagh Law split after 14 years

by Nanami Yamaguchi | October 15, 2026

Clifford Chance will keep operating under its Qualifying Foreign Law Practice (QFLP) licence, which is unchanged. Singapore’s legal sector will see a significant shift as Clifford Chance and Cavenagh Law end their 14-year Formal Law Alliance (FLA), dissolving one of the city-state’s longest-standing collaborations between an international law firm and a local practice. The partnership, originally formed in 2012 under the name Clifford Chance Asia, had enabled the firms to…

Zoning Regulations

Australia expands royalty withholding tax rules

by Kaori Mori | October 22, 2026

Tax accountant at desk. Australia’s tax environment remains dynamic, with ongoing legislative updates and court decisions posing challenges for taxpayers and advisors. In 2026, three key developments emerged, notable for their wide-ranging impact and practical implications, particularly for international investors and multinational entities. A significant shift involves the expansion of withholding tax on royalties for cross-border software transactions. The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) has now issued its final ruling on…