Firm named National Firm of the Year for Gender Diversity at the Asia-Pacific Women in Business Law Awards

MinterEllisonRuddWatts’ leadership of greater gender diversity and gender initiatives in the legal profession was again recognised at the Asia-Pacific Women in Business Law Awards 2023, with the firm taking out the award for ‘National Firm of the Year for Gender Diversity’.

Firm introduces in-house gen-AI powered Chatbot to enhance efficiency and client service

Leading New Zealand law firm with a reputation for innovation and early adoption of legal technology, MinterEllisonRuddWatts, has launched its first in-house gen-AI based chatbot, named AIME. 

Firm advises on first NZX listing of an AI business

New Zealand’s stock exchange is set to list its first AI business, Being AI – a newly launched artificial intelligence services, development, and investment business.

Firm shares insights on what lies ahead for New Zealand’s M&A market in 2024

MinterEllisonRuddWatts’ market-leading Corporate M&A team has today released its M&A Forecast for 2024.

Shin & Kim brings in experts in insolvency and taxation – Former judges Dong-kyu Kim and Hun-tae Doh joined the firm to strengthen its capabilities in bankruptcy/insolvency and taxation

Shin & Kim LLC, (“Shin & Kim”) represented by Managing Partner Jong-han Oh, announced on the 19th that Dong-kyu Kim (29th Class of the JRTI),

Revised Production Processes for Duty-Free and Free Trade Zones in Thailand

In a recent announcement, effective from December 28, 2023, the Office of Industrial Economics has provided crucial updates to the production processes essential for goods in duty-free zones,

Thailand’s Attractiveness as an Innovation Hub

One hundred years ago it would have been inconceivable to see roads dominated by electric vehicles, homes with cleaning robots, and colleagues in virtual spaces.

Cryptocurrency: The Development of Thailand’s Regulatory Framework

Cryptocurrency is not a new asset class, rather it is one that has exponentially risen in popularity in recent years. With such growth in users, governments internationally are seeking to create regulatory frameworks which protect consumers in this new financial system.

SEC Office Expands ESG Commitment: Public Hearing on Carbon Emission Expense Deductions

In a proactive move towards fostering sustainability and Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles, the Office of Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has initiated a public hearing on a significant draft proposal.

Ministry Regulation Draft Aims to Boost Sustainable Investments in Thailand

The Cabinet recently approved the principles of the Ministry Regulation draft, version .. (B.E. ….), in accordance with the provisions of the Revenue Code concerning tax incentives to promote sustainable investments in the country.