Lisa Shuchman

February 14, 2022 | International Edition

It's easy to talk about a global legal industry but the news of the past week illustrates that whether it be a response to COVID-19, the strength of the Big Four, or reaction to the global pay war, there are stark regional differences among law firms around the world.

By Lisa Shuchman

8 minute read

February 08, 2022 | International Edition

American lawyer Samuel Bickett is going back to jail in Hong Kong to serve the remainder of his sentence for assaulting a plainclothes police officer during the pro-democracy protests in 2019.

By Law.com International Staff

2 minute read

January 31, 2022 | International Edition

Doing business with China today calls for companies to pay keen attention to both Chinese and U.S. trade policy, import and export controls and constantly changing regulations, say two global trade and national security experts at Lowenstein Sandler.

By Doreen Edelman and Abbey Baker, Lowenstein Sandler

5 minute read

January 31, 2022 | International Edition

Many law firms are tired of playing the salary war game. Meanwhile, some are busy launching and expanding overseas offices. And the legal community, once again, is reminded that sometimes it has to stand up for the rule of law. The Lunar New Year starts this week. Welcome to the Year of the Tiger!

By Lisa Shuchman

9 minute read

January 27, 2022 | International Edition

Lawyers at Kobre & Kim have accused Seychelles authorities of contriving a "show-trial, founded on a politically motivated prosecution case riddled with errors of fact and procedural defects."

By Krishnan Nair | Lisa Shuchman

3 minute read

January 25, 2022 | International Edition

Senior Counsel and Temple Chambers barrister Victor Dawes has been elected unopposed as the new chairman of Hong Kong' Bar Association. He succeeds Paul Harris, who has come under fire and has been labeled an "anti-China politician" by pro-Beijing groups.

By Law.com International Staff

3 minute read

January 16, 2022 | International Edition

The hire of Joy Lam comes as the financial services industry is moving toward virtual assets and digital payments around the world.

By Lisa Shuchman

3 minute read

January 10, 2022 | International Edition

Soumitro Mukerji, who has nearly 15 years' experience advising on complex banking and finance matters, said the APAC funds market is witnessing unprecedented growth.

By Lisa Shuchman

2 minute read

January 10, 2022 | International Edition

Law firms will have to be more creative as they seek to define their distinctive culture, especially now that hybrid work models will likely become the norm and firm loyalty is fading fast.

By Lisa Shuchman

8 minute read

January 05, 2022 | International Edition

Charles Gray, who is fluent in Mandarin, was a founding member of the Shanghai office when it opened in February 2012.

By Lisa Shuchman

2 minute read