UMBRA and TnP each win four awards

Legal awards Indonesia see UMBRA and TnP each win four honors, including Banking Law Firm of the Year and Data…

by Chiaki Ikeda | October 27, 2026

Law firms advise on record Philippine GCash IPO

Milbank, Romulo, Latham, and ACCRALAW advised on the landmark Philippine initial public offering (IPO) of Mynt, the parent company of…

by Yui Yoshida | October 26, 2026

Asia’s M&A Market Shows Resilience Amidst Regional Disparities

Asia's M&A market resilience amidst regional disparities, with 5,171 deals worth $490 billion in 2026, despite geopolitical and energy challenges.

by Yui Yoshida | October 25, 2026

Compliance Officers Drive Business Growth

Compliance officers drive business growth by turning regulatory complexity into competitive advantage through AI governance and strategy.

by Chiaki Ikeda | October 24, 2026

Ex-lawyer at VC firm redefines legal role for startups

Ex-lawyer Preseedha Premnath redefines legal support for startups by embedding prevention strategies at Stellaris Venture Partners instead of reacting to…

by Mika Ogata | October 23, 2026

Jamie Daniels joins Anderson Strathern Asset Management

by Mika Ogata | November 3, 2026

Anderson Strathern Asset Management announces new senior appointment. Anderson Strathern Asset Management (ASAM) announced the hire of Jamie Daniels as senior investment director, marking the firm’s first senior appointment under managing director Arlene Ewing’s expansion plan across Scotland. Daniels arrives with two decades of experience managing investment portfolios for private clients, trusts and charities, positioning him to enhance ASAM’s discretionary investment services for a diverse client base. Before joining, he…

State Legislation

Court Clarifies Document Use in Simple Procedure Cases

by Chiaki Ikeda | November 6, 2026

The case involved Stephanie Hughes appealing a £3,120.02 decree in favor of Cabot Financial UK Ltd for credit card debt. The Inner House has clarified how sheriffs can use documents in simple procedure cases. The ruling states that section 77 of the Courts Reform (Scotland) Act 2014 doesn't automatically make unproven documents evidence. However, the Simple Procedure Rules allow a more flexible approach when facts aren't genuinely disputed. The case…