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Welcome to our South Asia and ASEAN 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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Doing legal business in India15 Oct 2020
Doing legal business in Indonesia07 Jul 2021
Doing legal business in Malaysia15 Oct 2020
Doing legal business in Pakistan16 Oct 2020
Doing legal business in Singapore21 Oct 2020
Doing legal business in the Philippines16 Oct 2020
English Law Day16 Sep 2020
How to become a solicitor: a guide for international lawyers12 Oct 2021

High-risk third countries for AML purposes20 Jul 2021
Intervention tracker21 Jan 2021

Capacity building04 Jun 2020
Lawyers at Risk16 Sep 2020

Cross-border dispute resolution: comparison between England and Wales, and Hong Kong

What are the key developments in Hong Kong arbitration and competition law that you need to be aware of to keep your clients informed? Serena Reynell recaps key points from a recent webinar with the Law Society of Hong Kong.

06 Oct 2021

South Asia and ASEAN
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Women in law: a comparison between England and Wales, and Hong Kong

In July 2021, we held a joint discussion with the Law Society of Hong Kong to discuss the challenges and solutions to gender inequality for women in law in Hong Kong.

06 Oct 2021

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Legal services in Indonesia: An interview with the British Ambassador to Indonesia and Timor Leste

We spoke with Ambassador Owen Jenkins about the legal sector, investment and business opportunities in Indonesia.

07 Sep 2021

International
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Webinar with the Law Society of Hong Kong

On Tuesday 27 July 2021, the International team joined up with the Law Society of Hong Kong (LSHK) to host a joint webinar discussing the legal issues affecting Hong Kong and England and Wales

26 Aug 2021

International
Intervention letter

Attacks against lawyers in the Philippines further escalating

We've written to the president of the Philippines, Rodrigo Duterte. We are concerned about the attacks and the oppressive working environment lawyers still face in the Philippines.

25 Jun 2021