Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas Adds Four Partners in Delhi, Bengaluru

Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas expands its corporate practice with four new partners in Delhi and Bengaluru, focusing on M&A and private…

by Mei Kobayashi | October 16, 2026

Clifford Chance and Cavenagh Law split after 14 years

Singapore’s legal sector faces disruption as Clifford Chance and Cavenagh Law dissolve their 14-year alliance, reshaping local-international law firm collaborat

by Nanami Yamaguchi | October 15, 2026

Weil Gotshal Launches Asia Capital Markets Practice with Shu Du

Weil Gotshal launches Asia capital markets practice with Shu Du, appointing the former Skadden Beijing head as Hong Kong corporate…

by Mei Kobayashi | October 14, 2026

Asian Tech Firms Embed Lawyers in Design Teams

Asian tech firms are embedding lawyers in design teams to tackle regulatory fragmentation and AI adoption, ensuring compliance from the…

by datasawala | October 13, 2026

Macau tightens fund rules to boost investment beyond gambling

Macau’s new fund rules aim to diversify investment beyond gambling, with strict guidelines for fund-of-funds under Law 11/2025 to stabilize…

by datasawala | October 12, 2026

Law Firms Need Multi-Channel Marketing Strategy

by Kaori Mori | October 27, 2026

Law firms need a multi-channel marketing strategy to blend traditional relationship-building with digital tactics. Master this blend to build a pipeline of…

VCAT Ruling on Late Joinder in Building Disputes

by Mei Kobayashi | October 26, 2026

Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal building proceedings. The Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT) does not have the power to make Orders nunc pro tunc, or with retrospective effect. The Victorian Supreme Court has confirmed that a building action is not considered "brought" until VCAT formally joins a party to the proceedings. This ruling clarifies how limitation periods apply to complex building disputes in the state. Timeline of a delayed…

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Australian firms flag AI cyber risks understanding low

by Nanami Yamaguchi | October 24, 2026

Cyber security concept depicted with a creative text collage on striped background. Photo: Ann H/Pexels Australia’s fourth HSF Kramer Cyber Risk Survey, which polls general and senior legal counsel at leading firms, shows that AI dominates the cyber-risk conversation, yet most executives still lack a clear grasp of the new threats. AI alters the nature of cyber attacks, but understanding is limited According to the survey, 97 percent of respondents…