South Asia and ASEAN

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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Joint statement on Myanmar, Colombia and China to UN Human Rights Council

We're concerned by the lack of effective engagement with the universal periodic review process by Myanmar, Colombia, China.

02 Nov 2021
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
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
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
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
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
Indonesia webinar promotes UK investment in Asia-Pacific

We hosted a roundtable event with British Expertise International for trade, investment and legal experts from across the UK and Indonesia.

25 May 2021
New enhanced trade partnership with India to focus on trade in legal services

The UK and India agreed an Enhanced Trade Partnership (ETP) on 4 May, raising hopes of removing barriers preventing UK lawyers from practising in India.

17 May 2021
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