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We warmly invite you to the International Bar Association (IBA) Anti-Corruption Committee Asia Conference, taking place on 11 and 12 November 2024 at Marina Bay Sands, Singapore. Drew & Napier is a proud sponsor of the Conference Dinner which will be held at Empress Restaurant on Monday, 11 November 2024. Distinguished guests, Murali Pillai, Singapore’s Minister of State for Law and Minister of State for Transport, and Justice Kevin Zervos SC JP, Justice of Appeal at the Court of Appeal of Hong Kong, will be delivering the keynote speeches at the conference. As a Regional Representative for Asia Pacific in the IBA Anti-Corruption Committee, our Director Wendell Wong will be serving as one of the co-chairs for this prestigious event. Wendell will also be moderating a panel titled “𝐔𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐧𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐲 𝐢𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐢-𝐜𝐨𝐫𝐫𝐮𝐩𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐞𝐧𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐜𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭”.   Additionally, our firm and Drew Network Asia's esteemed lawyers will be speaking on various panels in the conference. Join us as we share our insights on topics such as safeguarding personal information in the context of anti-corruption efforts and addressing corruption in dispute resolution proceedings! Register before 27 September 2024 to receive early bird discounts: https://bit.ly/4cY44t4 𝐔𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐧𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐲 𝐢𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐢-𝐜𝐨𝐫𝐫𝐮𝐩𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐞𝐧𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐜𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭  Date: Monday, 11 November 2024 Time: 10.45am to 12.00pm SGT Moderator: • Wendell Wong, Director, Drew & Napier 𝐒𝐚𝐟𝐞𝐠𝐮𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐚 𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐚𝐜𝐲 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐟𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐚𝐠𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐬𝐭 𝐜𝐨𝐫𝐫𝐮𝐩𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 Date: Monday, 11 November 2024 Time: 3.45pm to 5.15pm SGT Panellists: • Grace Chong, Director, Drew & Napier • Lilien W., Partner, Shearn Delamore & Co. • Eduardo Martinez, Head of Dispute Resolution, Martinez Vergara & Gonzalez Sociedad (MVGS)   𝐂𝐨𝐫𝐫𝐮𝐩𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐝𝐢𝐬𝐩𝐮𝐭𝐞 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: 𝐧𝐚𝐯𝐢𝐠𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐞𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐠𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐚𝐫𝐛𝐢𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧  Date: Tuesday, 12 November 2024 Time: 10.45am to 12.15pm SGT Panellists: • Rahayu Ningsih Hoed, Partner, Makarim & Taira S. • Suruswadee Jaimsuwan, Counsel, Tilleke & Gibbins    This programme has been accredited by the Singapore Institute of Legal Education (SILE) for Continuing Professional Development (CPD) points. #DrewNetworkAsia #anticorruption #technology #dataprotection #disputeresolution #law #singaporeevents

We are pleased to announce that Associate Director Samuel Koh, has been appointed to the International Center for Dispute Resolution (ICDR) Singapore Committee for a two-year term. This newly established committee brings together distinguished corporate, in-house and disputes lawyers to address the challenges and advance thought leadership in the field of international dispute resolution. Additionally, partners from our DNA pillar firms, Datin’ Grace Yeoh of Shearn Delamore & Co. and Lia Alizia of Makarim & Taira S., have been appointed as members of the refreshed ICDR Asia Advisory Council. The Council will continue to provide the ICDR with crucial insights into the international arbitration and mediation markets across Asia, to support the ICDR’s regional expansion efforts. Congratulations, Samuel, Datin’ Grace Yeoh and Lia! #legal #ICDR #singapore

The Platform Workers Bill was tabled in Parliament on 6 August 2024 to provide stronger protection for platform workers in Singapore. This client update by Directors Benjamin Gaw (吴永灿) and Joel Tan, discusses key proposals in the Bill focused on addressing inequalities that platform workers encounter with regard to work safety, post-retirement financial security and formal representation. Read more here: https://bit.ly/3Xr6zQ9 #drewupdates #employmentlaw #singaporelaw

Directors Jon Nair, Teng Sen Tan 陈镇绅, Shi Yong Yang and Jin Wei Tan co-authored the Singapore chapter of the International Comparative Legal Guide – Private Equity 2024.   The chapter covers key issues in private equity transactions, including structuring considerations, governance matters and common deal terms.   Read more here: https://bit.ly/3XdwTvA. #privateequity #venturecapital #mergers #acquisitions

A Drew & Napier team, led by Director Wu Geng 吴庚 and comprising Senior Associate Joelle Fang, Associate Sarah Tan and Legal Executive Yueyun Zhang, acted as legal advisers on Singapore law to Super Hi International Holding Ltd. (“Super Hi”) in its dual listing on the Nasdaq Global Market. Super Hi, which is primarily listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange saw its stock surge by 46% above the opening price within the first hour of trading on Nasdaq on 17 May 2024. Following the successful listing, Super Hi also expressed its appreciation to the team praising them for their efficiency, professionalism, and support. Read more here: https://bit.ly/3zdIu5X #legal #capitalmarkets

Congratulations to our Deputy Chief Executive Officer, Sushil Nair on his recognition as a leading practitioner in the WWL: Asset Recovery Report 2024 for the second consecutive year! Sushil's deep understanding of the legal and practical challenges involved in these matters enables him to provide clients with strategic and effective solutions.   WWL: Asset Recovery recognises the foremost asset recovery lawyers and experts from both onshore and offshore jurisdictions. Those individuals identified rank highly thanks to their market-leading expertise in the tracing and recovering of lost, misappropriated or stolen assets. #assetrecovery #singaporelaw

In Foreland Singapore Pte Ltd and another v IG Asia Pte Ltd [2024] SGHC 179, the Court interpreted the permitted consequences of a force majeure clause with reference to its language and alongside other relevant terms in the parties’ agreement. On a contractual interpretation of the force majeure clause in question, the Court held that the Defendant was entitled to refuse to pay out profits made on closing trades due to a force majeure event, but was not entitled to reverse those trades. Directors Wendell Wong and Eu-Yen Tay (郑尤妍) discuss this decision in this update.   Read more here: https://bit.ly/3ACKs03 #singapore #law #litigation

Drew & Napier LLC and Anchorage Digital are delighted to present, 𝙉𝙖𝙫𝙞𝙜𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙂𝙡𝙤𝙗𝙖𝙡 𝘾𝙧𝙮𝙥𝙩𝙤 𝙇𝙖𝙣𝙙𝙨𝙘𝙖𝙥𝙚: 𝙄𝙣𝙨𝙞𝙜𝙝𝙩𝙨 𝙛𝙧𝙤𝙢 𝙆𝙚𝙮 𝙅𝙪𝙧𝙞𝙨𝙙𝙞𝙘𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙨 – a dynamic panel discussion that will explore the diverse regulatory frameworks governing digital assets across key jurisdictions, offering insights into strategies, best practices, challenges, and the exciting future of this rapidly evolving industry. Join Director Grace Chong, alongside guest speakers Mr Wai Lum Kwok, Senior Executive Director, Authorisation Financial Services Regulatory Authority, Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM), Mark duBose, Chief Compliance and Risk Officer, Anchorage Digital Bank, and Carlos Jo Loo, Principal, MassMutual Ventures, as they explore the following areas of discussion. • Regulatory frameworks and market maturity in the US, Singapore, Hong Kong, and Abu Dhabi. • Navigating licensing and compliance, and adopting best practices. • Institutional adoption, investor protection, and the crucial role of custody solutions. • Fostering innovation while managing risks: the future of DeFi, NFTs, stablecoins, and CBDCs. • The path towards cross-border collaboration and developing global regulatory standards. Gain valuable insights into the evolving crypto landscape, regulatory challenges, and opportunities for growth across different jurisdictions. 𝗖𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗸 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗿𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿: https://bit.ly/4dHXFDp #crypto #digitalassets #licensing #compliance #NFT #stablecoin

We are pleased to announce that Grace Chong, Head of Financial Services Regulation, will be a keynote speaker at the 24° Fintech Conference in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, from 3-5 September 2024. Grace will deliver an insightful keynote on "𝗧𝗿𝗮𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝘂𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆 𝗗𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀: 𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝗧𝗵𝗲𝗺𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗔𝗰𝗿𝗼𝘀𝘀 𝗦𝗶𝗻𝗴𝗮𝗽𝗼𝗿𝗲, 𝗛𝗼𝗻𝗴 𝗞𝗼𝗻𝗴, 𝗘𝗨 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗨𝗔𝗘” at 3.40pm on 4 September at the Futures Forum Stage. She will also be moderating two dynamic panel discussions below: 𝟯 𝗦𝗲𝗽𝘁, 𝟮:𝟯𝟬𝗽𝗺 – 𝘏𝘶𝘮𝘢𝘯 𝘛𝘰𝘶𝘤𝘩 𝘷𝘴. 𝘈𝘭𝘨𝘰𝘳𝘪𝘵𝘩𝘮𝘪𝘤 𝘗𝘳𝘦𝘤𝘪𝘴𝘪𝘰𝘯: 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘍𝘶𝘵𝘶𝘳𝘦 𝘰𝘧 𝘐𝘯𝘷𝘦𝘴𝘵𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘔𝘢𝘯𝘢𝘨𝘦𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝟰 𝗦𝗲𝗽𝘁, 𝟭.𝟱𝟬𝗽𝗺 – 𝘓𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘢𝘨𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘌𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘤𝘢𝘭 𝘈𝘐 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘍𝘪𝘯𝘢𝘯𝘤𝘪𝘢𝘭 𝘐𝘯𝘯𝘰𝘷𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 Be sure to mark your calendars for these thought-provoking sessions on some of today's most trending topics! #Fintech #FinancialRegulatory #EthicalAI

Join our upcoming Drew Data Protection & Cybersecurity Academy webinar, “𝘾𝙮𝙗𝙚𝙧 𝘽𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙘𝙝 𝙉𝙤𝙩𝙞𝙛𝙞𝙘𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙨: 𝙋𝙧𝙤𝙟𝙚𝙘𝙩 𝙈𝙖𝙣𝙖𝙜𝙚𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩 𝙀𝙨𝙨𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙞𝙖𝙡𝙨” on Friday, 30 August 2024 from 9.30 am to 10.30am (SGT). In this webinar, our director David N. Alfred, and guest speakers, Randi Zimmer, MA, PMP, CFE and Tom Bennett-Mitrovski from Epiq, will explore the critical role of project management in the cyber breach notification process and delve into the cyber incident response lifecycle. They will also be looking at the best practices in managing the notification process during a cyber incident. Hosted by: 𝗗𝗮𝘃𝗶𝗱 𝗡. 𝗔𝗹𝗳𝗿𝗲𝗱  Director, Corporate & Finance, Drew & Napier LLC; Co-Head, Drew Data Protection & Cybersecurity Academy Speakers: 𝗥𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗶 𝗭𝗶𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗿  Director – Cyber Incident Response Epiq 𝗧𝗼𝗺 𝗕𝗲𝗻𝗻𝗲𝘁𝘁-𝗠𝗶𝘁𝗿𝗼𝘃𝘀𝗸𝗶 Account Director Epiq Registration is complimentary, sign-up now via this link: https://lnkd.in/gJ5XRtzr. Find out more details about the webinar here: https://lnkd.in/gaAwaC_J. #drewacademy #cyberbreach #cyberincident #webinar