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Lawyers in risk and disputes group feature heavily in round spread across London, Bristol and Reading offices

The leading firm faces stiff competition from both local and global firms

As digitisation and cyber threats rise, countries in Southeast Asia have enacted laws to protect personal data and prevent cyber-attacks. But with varying requirements across jurisdictions, the compliance burden for companies has only increased, and in-house counsel play a critical role in ensuring compliance with these laws by providing guidance on legal requirements and best practices. 

Herbert Smith left his home on Tillman Court just before 2:40 p.m. in his SUV and never returned.

New appointment set to lead the firm's global disputes line-up

Global law firm Herbert Smith Freehills said on Tuesday that its Singapore alliance firm Prolegis has launched a disputes practice in the country with the addition of a four-attorney team from U.S. firm Morgan, Lewis & Brockius, including its Asia disputes leader Daniel Chia.

“Don’t undersell yourself and have the confidence to push yourself towards new roles and unchartered territory - even when you don’t feel 100% ready.”

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Herbert Smith Freehills has increased its pension contributions from 8pc to 12pc

After the Brexit referendum in 2016, European jurisdictions began to create their own specialist commercial courts, given the potential impact of leaving the EU on the UK’s own courts. Commentators have asked whether the creation of such courts will change the landscape of commercial disputes and arbitration, for example by attracting the litigation cases that traditionally go to the English courts and, in particular, the London Commercial Court.