Sponsored Q&A: Drew & Napier

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Sponsored Q&A: Drew & Napier

1. Could you provide an overview of the licensing and registration requirements imposed by the Monetary Authority of Singapore for foreign financial institutions seeking to establish a presence in Singapore?

Foreign financial institutions looking to establish a presence in Singapore must consider a range of licensing and registration requirements based on their intended business activities. The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) is the singular regulatory authority overseeing the financial services sector in Singapore, and regulates and supervises financial institutions and their operations in Singapore. Continue reading “Sponsored Q&A: Drew & Napier”

Sponsored thought leadership: tax complexities abound for taxpayers and states alike in navigating a fast-evolving international tax landscape

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Sponsored thought leadership: tax complexities abound for taxpayers and states alike in navigating a fast-evolving international tax landscape

Allen Tan, Dawn Quek and Jeremiah Soh of Baker & McKenzie Wong & Leow provide a glimpse into the challenges arising from the implementation of international tax developments and implications for Singapore’s tax landscape. Continue reading “Sponsored thought leadership: tax complexities abound for taxpayers and states alike in navigating a fast-evolving international tax landscape”

Onward, Singapore: King & Spalding names new managing partner as Sidley backs laterals in the city state

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Onward, Singapore: King & Spalding names new managing partner as Sidley backs laterals in the city state

As a growing number of international firms pivot their focus in Asia to Singapore, King & Spalding’s appointment of banking heavyweight Andrew Brereton as the office’s new managing partner could be viewed as a declaration of redoubled commitment to the city state.

The Atlanta-headquartered firm first brought the Clifford Chance veteran on board at the start of 2019 as part of an effort to build out its finance and restructuring capabilities in the wider region. Continue reading “Onward, Singapore: King & Spalding names new managing partner as Sidley backs laterals in the city state”

Onward, Singapore: King & Spalding names new managing partner as Sidley backs laterals in the city state

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Onward, Singapore: King & Spalding names new managing partner as Sidley backs laterals in the city state

As a growing number of international firms pivot their focus in Asia to Singapore, King & Spalding’s appointment of banking heavyweight Andrew Brereton as the office’s new managing partner could be viewed as a declaration of redoubled commitment to the city state.

The Atlanta-headquartered firm first brought the Clifford Chance veteran on board at the start of 2019 as part of an effort to build out its finance and restructuring capabilities in the wider region. Continue reading “Onward, Singapore: King & Spalding names new managing partner as Sidley backs laterals in the city state”

CMS dismisses Singapore head and reports to SRA amid ‘confidential matters’

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CMS dismisses Singapore head and reports to SRA amid ‘confidential matters’

CMS’ Singapore head has been dismissed from the firm and the matter reported to the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA), Legal Business has established.

Former legacy Olswang corporate partner Andrew Stott has left the firm after his dismissal in late February was recommended by senior partner Penelope Warne and managing partner Stephen Millar and unanimously approved by the firm’s 20-partner board. Continue reading “CMS dismisses Singapore head and reports to SRA amid ‘confidential matters’”

‘Most important strategic step’: DWF breaks into Asia with Singapore start-up

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‘Most important strategic step’: DWF breaks into Asia with Singapore start-up

DWF takes on four-lawyer Singapore Eversheds team to set up new regional hub

DWF has broken into Asia for the first time, opening a Singapore office to expand its growing regional client offering. In June, DWF recruited a four-lawyer team formerly from Eversheds.

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‘Most important strategic step’: DWF breaks into Asia with Singapore start-up

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‘Most important strategic step’: DWF breaks into Asia with Singapore start-up

DWF is set to break into Asia for the first time by opening a Singapore office, picking up a four-lawyer team which left Eversheds Sutherland in the city earlier this month, to expand on DWF’s growing regional client base.

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‘What clients need’: CC to close Bangkok and ends Jakarta association to focus on Singapore

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‘What clients need’: CC to close Bangkok and ends Jakarta association to focus on Singapore

Clifford Chance (CC) has announced today (28 April) it is closing its office in Bangkok, and will dissolve its exclusive alliance in Jakarta with Linda Widyati and Partners (LWP). The firm is to focus more on its South-East Asia practice via its Singapore hub. Continue reading “‘What clients need’: CC to close Bangkok and ends Jakarta association to focus on Singapore”