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Friday round-up: mass moves up to partner

Robert Li — Fri, 19 Dec 2025 09:17:19 +0000

US-headquartered firms dominate the ranks of partner promotions in the final disputes developments summary of 2025, which also includes a pair of tax litigators seeking a change of scene in Norway and Portugal.

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Arbitral award challenges least fruitful in Middle East and New York

Dippy Singh — Tue, 16 Dec 2025 16:51:01 +0000

A report has unveiled how courts are handling challenges to international arbitration awards, with England and Wales the most likely jurisdiction to annul an award, and the offshore UAE the most resistant.

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Friday round-up: Another Paris boutique; more US firm partners

Robert Li — Fri, 12 Dec 2025 09:49:50 +0000

Hogan Lovells’ former Paris arbitration head has gone solo to focus on arbitrator appointments, while London-headquartered Spencer West is to launch in the Middle East, as high-end US firms continue to swell their partner ranks.

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Singapore’s courts expand international ambitions

Natasha Doris — Thu, 27 Nov 2025 16:18:25 +0000

Singapore’s courts formed tighter relationships with their foreign counterparts and further embraced technology during 2024, according to an annual report.

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Orrick nabs Herbert Smith arbitration partner

Dippy Singh — Thu, 20 Nov 2025 13:07:15 +0000

An international arbitration practitioner with over 20 years’ experience in disputes and investigations has joined Orrick in Southeast Asia.

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Akin to shut Singapore office

Dippy Singh — Tue, 18 Nov 2025 08:41:27 +0000

The office, which covers a range of matters including investigations and antitrust litigation, will close in the second quarter of 2026.

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Friday round-up: NRF exits South Africa

Robert Li — Fri, 14 Nov 2025 14:22:11 +0000

Norton Rose Fulbright’s Johannesburg office is to become an independent firm, while German player GvW Graf von Westphalen has had mixed fortunes among the weekly summary of disputes developments.

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Friday round-up: ex-public prosecutor joins Rajah & Tann in Singapore

Robert Li — Fri, 07 Nov 2025 15:55:47 +0000

Mishcon de Reya has formally launched in three jurisdictions including in the Middle East region, where Morgan Lewis has also opened a new office.

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