South Asia and ASEAN

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Welcome to our North Asia and the Pacific section. Here you'll find the latest regional legal news and upcoming events, plus detailed information on the jurisdictions we are active in, including guides to doing business in this region.

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Arbitrary arrest, detention and alleged enforced disappearance of lawyers in Myanmar

We've written to the Ambassador of Myanmar with concerns about the military coup that took place in Myanmar and the violent repression of protesters.

05 Mar 2021
Legal services in Singapore: an interview with the British High Commissioner

An interview with High Commissioner Kara Owen about the importance of legal services to Singapore’s economy and the opportunities available to UK firms.

25 Feb 2021

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Volunteers wanted for international-focused Gazette series

We're working in conjunction with the Gazette to create a series of articles looking at how English law is being used in different jurisdictions.

05 Feb 2021
Webinar: Insolvency regimes – a cross-border view between the UK and India

Watch a recording of our webinar in collaboration with Charles Russell Speechlys on challenges, developments and opportunities with insolvency regimes.

25 Jan 2021
President attends Singapore opening of the legal year

David Greene attended a virtual roundtable to speak on trends, innovation and opportunities for the legal profession in a post-pandemic world.

13 Jan 2021
In conversation with Piusha Bose on the UK-India legal sector

Piusha Bose, co-head of Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer’s India Focus group, talks about the UK-India relationship and the impact of COVID-19.

13 Jan 2021