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].
May 30, 2024 | International Edition
Korean Prosecutors Appeal Acquittal of Samsung Chairman Over Fraud ChargesJay Lee is being represented by the South Korean Big Six firm Bae, Kim & Lee.
By Tony Sabine
2 minute read
May 28, 2024 | International Edition
Alvarez & Marsal Unveils New AI-Powered Tool for Lawyers and InvestigatorsThe 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 HubsThe 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 KongThe 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.
By Tony Sabine
5 minute read
April 11, 2024 | International Edition
Singapore's Legal Disciplinary Body Hands Down 3-Year Suspension to Partner DuoThe 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 FirmPhillip Georgiou says Georgiou Partnership will deliver for those seeking expertise on issues ranging from insolvency and asset recovery to regulatory and compliance-related work.
By Tony Sabine
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 OutreachDentons, 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
3 minute read
March 25, 2024 | International Edition
New Hong Kong Security Law Takes EffectArticle 23 was first introduced in 2003, but the government was forced to shelve the legislation after a public outcry.
By Tony Sabine
2 minute read
March 19, 2024 | International Edition
New Partner Boosts White & Case's Beijing Presence and M&A PracticeThe firm said that Alan Bao's addition was a crucial piece in the firm's bid to grow its share of the China market and expand its M&A business.
By Tony Sabine
3 minute read
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