Tony Sabine

Tony Sabine is a Hong Kong-based correspondent for Law.com International, writing about lawyers and legal issues in Asia. His coverage includes the business of law, global and regional law firms, in-house legal departments and regulatory issues. He can be reached at [email protected].

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May 30, 2024 | International Edition

Korean Prosecutors Appeal Acquittal of Samsung Chairman Over Fraud Charges

Jay Lee is being represented by the South Korean Big Six firm Bae, Kim & Lee.

By Tony Sabine

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May 28, 2024 | International Edition

Alvarez & Marsal Unveils New AI-Powered Tool for Lawyers and Investigators

The global professional services firm says its ChatView product will reduce the workload of lawyers and investigators tasked with going through huge volumes of chat messages as part of their regulatory requirements.

By Tony Sabine

2 minute read

May 05, 2024 | International Edition

Hong Kong and Shanghai Sign Agreements That Could Pay Dividends for Law Firms in China's 2 Financial Hubs

The legal sector looks to be one of the main beneficiaries of the Sixth Plenary Session of the Hong Kong/Shanghai Cooperation Conference held at the end of last month.

By Tony Sabine

3 minute read

April 23, 2024 | International Edition

Troubled Economic Fortunes Spell Opportunity for Specialist Lawyers in Hong Kong

The downturn in the Chinese property sector is creating new prospects in Hong Kong, both for firms looking to cash in on the need for professionals with expertise in restructuring and insolvency and for a city looking to cement its status as a legal hub.

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5 minute read

April 11, 2024 | International Edition

Singapore's Legal Disciplinary Body Hands Down 3-Year Suspension to Partner Duo

The two lawyers the lead counsel on opposite sides of a case that Singapore's Court of Appeal heard on January 20, 2021.

By Tony Sabine

3 minute read

April 03, 2024 | International Edition

Hong Kong Law Firm Co-Founder Launches New Firm

Phillip Georgiou says Georgiou Partnership will deliver for those seeking expertise on issues ranging from insolvency and asset recovery to regulatory and compliance-related work.

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2 minute read

April 03, 2024 | International Edition

Asia-Pacific Moves: Dentons Makes Key APAC Hires while Yang & Yang Makes a Splash in Hong Kong, as Drew & Napier Strengthens its Arbitration Outreach

Dentons, Yang & Yang, and Drew & Napier have beefed up their portfolio of senior lawyers as they look to consolidate their market share with the addition of specialists in banking, finance, international arbitration, and litigation.

By Tony Sabine

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