Singapore is currently experiencing a surge in international legal recruitment as law firms expand into its bustling Asian metropolis.
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Category: Lifestyle
Culture and Etiquette Tips for Lawyers in Asia
There are wide differences in cultural norms between the North American and Asian continents.
Read moreSingapore Dealflow – Hot, Humid, and Happenin’
Alexis Lamb here, fresh off a trip to the Lion City where I enjoyed daily jogs in the Botanic Gardens, lip-smacking good pepper crab at Lau Pa Sat hawker centre, a stunning sunset view with
Read moreAsian Firms Looking to Hire United States-Based Lawyers for Business Consultation
The United States can be a confusing country for tourists, but this is nothing compared to the headaches that face international businesses who wish to expand into America.
Read moreMobile in Hong Kong – a How-To Guide
I learned the hard way on an early trip to Hong Kong that spending a week or two in the terriory roaming on a US mobile phone can get expensive quickly. Fortunately, there are several
Read moreTOKYO DRIFT
We have recently been working with several firms in Tokyo on hiring needs which range from M&A/cap markets to project finance to litigation/dispute resolution. In the past 5 months, the following roles in Tokyo BigLaw
Read moreMongolia and then some…
Mongolia. The name itself conjures up images of warrior horse-lords, high-end cashmere, vast expanses of steppe, endless “ceremonial” toasts of vodka and fermented mare’s milk, and the legendary Genghis Khan (who, in my mind’s eye,
Read moreHousing / COLA Allowances in HK and China on the Rise Again
Robert Kinney here. There is nothing like expat package discussion to get our readership up. It seems like we have recently written on this topic, but there has since then continued to be an uptick
Read moreNeed Proof Hong Kong / China is Booming? Try Renting a New Flat!
Alexis Lamb here, writing from my soon-to-be-old flat (err, apartment) in Hong Kong. Housing markets tend to be a barometer of more general market conditions, and nowhere is that more apparent than in more emerging
Read moreSingapore Swing
Alexis Lamb here. Just fresh off of 5 days in Singapore, where I enjoyed the night-time views at Lantern and the easy vibes of the Tanjong Beach Club on Sentosa Island, as well as some
Read moreHong Kong: Rental Rates Rising
An interesting article on Hong Kong’s ever-increasing rental rates: www.bloomberg.com
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