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Ireland Calling

BY Elizabeth Beattie |

The pandemic and prolonged work from home arrangements have given many causes to carefully consider where they base themselves, their families, and their assets — particularly as travel restrictions complicate mobility. One compelling, but perhaps not obvious, choice, is Ireland.
Rebuilding Relationships

BY Elizabeth Beattie |

With Brexit finally done, the UK and Singapore recently signed a free trade agreement to establish post-Brexit arrangements. Lawyers say the UKSFTA is an important development that will lay the groundwork for more to come.
With the UK on the Brink of Brexit, Lawyers Seek Stronger Asia Ties

BY Elizabeth Beattie |

While the COVID-19 pandemic has undoubtedly taken centre stage around the world over the past few months, in the UK, Brexit is still very much going ahead, whether businesses are truly prepared or not.
South Korea, UK agree to sign free trade deal ahead of Brexit

BY Reuters |

South Korea and Britain have agreed in principle to sign a separate free trade deal ahead of Britain’s exit from the European Union in late October, South Korea’s trade ministry said on Monday.
UK Law Firms in Korea Seek Brexit Backup Plan

BY Elizabeth Beattie |

Originally set for March, Brexit has been delayed by three months after the United Kingdom’s parliament overwhelming voted for an extension rather than attempting to leave the EU without a solid plan.
Wait and Watch

BY Ranajit Dam |

As the likelihood of the UK crashing out of the European Union without a deal increases, Asian companies, especially those with business interests in one or both the places, remain on their toes. Lawyers are, however, around to guide them through the uncertainty and volatility that Brexit could bring.
HSF reregisters as Australian partnership in Korea as Brexit nears

BY Elizabeth Beattie |

Anglo-Australian law firm Herbert Smith Freehills has reregistered its Korea practice as Australian in anticipation of Brexit disqualifying UK firms from the EU-South Korea free trade agreement.
Brexit chills M&A activity despite some big deals, data shows

BY Reuters |

Britain's shock vote to leave the European Union chilled deal making activity involving British companies to the lowest level in at least two decades as bosses grapple with what Brexit will cost, Thomson Reuters data shows.
‘Here to stay’: UK law firms look long-term at Korea despite Brexit setback

BY Eileen Ang |

UK law firms have entered the South Korean market on the back of a free trade agreement that that country signed with the European Union in 2011. But despite the uncertainty brought by Brexit, firms say they are committed for the long haul
Law firms see short-term opportunity, long-term peril in Brexit

BY Reuters |

As the reality of Britain's vote to exit the European Union sank in, international law firms began sending out emails, warning actual and potential clients of issues that could arise due to "Brexit."