What was it that made you want to become a lawyer? You know those types of people who are always ready to speak out of turn, be lawyer of someone without being asked. I was one of them since my childhood. I could never stand to unfairness. As I grew up, my perspective stayed the …
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Tell us about your career choice and journey. And what made you decide to get into corporate and commercial law? In my childhood, I was affected and impressed by my relatives running their own business and I found myself interested in businesses and companies. I went to law school with this business mindset, and therefore, …
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In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Taiwan government has loosened certain compliance requirements for companies. For example, Article 170 of the Company Act stipulates that a shareholders meeting should be held at least once a year and should be convened within six months following the end of a company’s fiscal year, unless otherwise approved …
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When it comes to starting a new business in Myanmar or expanding an existing one, what steps should be taken? It is important to note that despite the ongoing liberalization process, foreign investors may experience investment restrictions even in sectors which should be open to investments. Whether due to outdated laws, lack of clear regulations …
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What do you see as the main points that differentiate ATS from your competitors? ATS Law Firm (alternatively known as “ATS Lawyers” or “ATS”) is a leading full-service law firm in Vietnam, headquartered in Ha Noi and branch office located in Ho Chi Minh City which has set a high standard for providing innovative and …
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OrionW is a leading Singapore specialist law firm focusing on local and cross-border technology, media and telecommunications (TMT) and financial technology (FinTech) matters. We represent corporate and law firm clients globally on a wide range of cutting-edge Singapore and regional APAC projects in TMT and FinTech areas. Our team has decades of technology law experience …
How would law firms advise their clients to conduct business during the pandemic and post COVID-19? As COVID-19 continues to impact people and economies around the world, we anticipate a slow and uneven recovery, posing new challenges for most industries including law firms. However, it also presents new opportunities for lawyers to enhance resilience for …
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Maria Christina Macasaet-Acaban Partner and Head, Corporate & Commercial / M&A Ina Alexandra Dominguez Partner, Corporate & Commercial / M&A Since the declaration of a state of public health emergency in the Philippines in March 2020 due to COVID-19, the Philippine government has enacted various laws and regulations that present opportunities for increased investment, provide …
Nitin is the Head of the Firm’s International Arbitration Practice and the Tax, SST & Customs Practice. Nitin’s main area of practice is in international arbitration, focusing on oil & gas, energy, construction and engineering, and infrastructure projects. Nitin also specialises in income tax and customs litigation and disputes. Nitin has more than 30 years’ …
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How has your role / involvement in client facing work changed since becoming managing partner/setting up your firm? I set up my law firm, Tanjib Alam and Associates back in the year 2009 with a small number of talented associates. I remember during that time I had to provide personal attention to all my clients …
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