Melanie Law

Melanie Law

April 19, 2012 | International Edition

Lawyers without borders - global litigation and in-house counsel

"Globalisation and the economic downturn have presented greater challenges for litigators in recent years, which include the management of international disputes in challenging jurisdictions and greater regulatory and compliance concerns..."

By Melanie Law

5 minute read

March 29, 2012 | International Edition

The legal trap – is trickery tactical or unconscionable in litigation proceedings?

Solicitors don't have to be friendly to opponents but must act with integrity, says White & Case dispute resolution partner Robert Wheal

By Melanie Law

5 minute read

March 22, 2012 | International Edition

Full disclosure - moves to toughen corporate governance for Singapore-listed companies

Companies listed on the Singapore exchange will soon find their corporate governance under greater scrutiny. Allen & Gledhill's Christine Chan, Yap Lune Teng and Christina Ong report

By Melanie Law

8 minute read

March 15, 2012 | International Edition

Overcoming history - Rwanda's struggle to rebuild its legal system

The UK's College of Law has been assisting Rwanda's centre for legal education in its goal of training up the country's own professionals and rebuilding the legal sector. Dan Hill reports

By Melanie Law

8 minute read

February 09, 2012 | International Edition

Dealmaker: Ian Terry

"Proudest professional moment? Winning the Apple v Apple litigation for Steve Jobs and realising he was now free to take access to music to another level" - Freshfields litigator Ian Terry on the joys of Leeds Crown Court and his ice-skating aspirations

By Melanie Law

4 minute read

January 26, 2012 | International Edition

Dealmaker: Jeff Roberts

Gibson Dunn partner Jeff Roberts on playing it cool when you're the only one in the room without a holster...

By Melanie Law

4 minute read

January 26, 2012 | International Edition

Trading in distress - will today's distressed debt be tomorrow's hot alternative asset class?

Old world distressed debt has become a significant opportunity for investment in the UK and Europe in 2012. Shearman's Solomon Noh reports

By Melanie Law

7 minute read

January 26, 2012 | International Edition

Banking on change - the impact of the Vickers banking reforms

Simmons' James Bresslaw outlines the UK Government's response to the ICB's recommendations for a banking system reform

By Melanie Law

8 minute read