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…
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…
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.
Compliance Officers Drive Business Growth
Compliance officers drive business growth by turning regulatory complexity into competitive advantage through AI governance and strategy.
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…
Orbital launches tools for Scottish property law
Orbital launches tools for Scottish property law, enabling legal professionals to apply services under Scots Law.
Jamie Daniels joins Anderson Strathern Asset Management
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
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…