Mishcon & the World Issue 18: January 2024 Editor's Note Should lawyers use social media, especially business-focused social media, to publicise causes that they hold to be important, or should they stick strictly to a mix of self-promotion and sharing colleagues' and their firm's events, publications and achievements? Read the full note News Mishcon de Reya adds US tax capability in Asia Mishcon de Reya welcomes Timothy Burns and Wei Zhang in our expanding private client practice today. They will be based in Hong Kong and will work closely with our Singapore office and our associated office in Hong Kong, Karas So LLP. News Adam Rose comments acting for the families of hostages in Gaza Partner Adam Rose has been quoted by The Daily Telegraph and The Evening Standard, discussing Mishcon de Reya's work acting for four British families whose relatives are being held hostage by Hamas. Podcast Women in Wealth: Women in the fund management industry Join Managing Associate, Stephanie Lim Pierceand Singapore-based CEO of Trilake Partners, Lucie Hulme, as they discuss the impact of women in the fund management industry News The European Union Artificial Intelligence Act: Ashley Williams for World Intellectual Property Review Technology Partner Ashley Williams was quoted by World IP Review in a piece analysing the provisions of the landmark EU AI Act, which is due to come into force within the coming months. News From Design to Digital: Emerging Uses of AI in the World of Fashion From Adobe’s AI-powered dress to the launch of a new AI fashion week, AI is a trend that has taken hold in the fashion world. One that promises to streamline the design process, improve the customer shopping experience and ultimately drive more sales. News DraftWise tests its latest generative AI features with MDR Lab Last week, Draftwise, a leading AI legal platform, met with leadership from Mishcon de Reya’s LegalTech incubator and investment arm, MDR Lab, to field test its latest generative AI features and garner critical feedback from legal professionals. News UK corporates: Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act brings wide-ranging reform The Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act has received Royal Assent. The Act will significantly reform the way UK companies are incorporated, tackle misuse of limited partnerships and redefine the role of Companies House from that of a registry to a proactive regulator. News Economic Crime and Transparency Bill: Closing a loophole in the overseas entities register An important change has been made to the Economic Crime (Transparency and Enforcement) Act. Most of the 2023 Act relates to UK companies, but it contains one notable amendment affecting overseas entities. News Global Employment Law Handbooks: Now Available Navigate complex employment law landscapes across Europe, APAC and the United Arab Emirates with our global employment law handbooks. News Our 2023 Risk Readiness Report has launched As part of our research in developing Mishcon Future and to support our goal to shape a better world through innovation, we surveyed more than 500 founders of businesses with annual revenues ranging from under £100,000 to more than £500 million. News Mishcon de Reya acts for the Federal Republic of Nigeria in landmark ruling successfully challenging $11 billion arbitration award News Mishcon de Reya recognised as a Top 75 Employer in the Social Mobility Employer Index 2023 Mishcon de Reya has been recognised as a Top 75 employer in the Social Mobility Employer Index 2023, achieving a final standing of 52 out of the 143 employers that participated. News Mishcon de Reya funds 100 scholarships with social enterprise U-Go Mishcon de Reya have announced their new partnership with educational social enterprise U-Go. U-Go funds higher educational opportunities for women in low-income countries. News Mishcon de Reya among eight UK law firms to declare ambitious net zero commitments by joining new initiative Mishcon de Reya has joined seven other leading UK law firms in signing up to the Net Zero Law Initiative to help accelerate the legal profession’s journey to Net Zero. News Karas So LLP in association with Mishcon de Reya hosts a series of Graduate Recruitment Talks Karas So LLP in Association with Mishcon de Reya LLP was delighted to host and present two graduate recruitment talks on Investigative Litigation and Private Client Work over the last few months, in conjunction with City University of Hong Kong on 21 September and with The University of Hong Kong on 1 November. Subscribe Never miss a publication by signing up to our mailing list Subscribe to Mailings Mishcon & the World: Subscribe Previous Issues Prev Next Issue 19 Mar 2024 Issue 18 Jan 2024 Issue 17 Sep 2023 Issue 16 Jun 2023 Issue 15 Mar 2023 Issue 14 Oct 2022 Issue 13 Mar 2022 Issue 12 Apr 2021 Issue 11 Dec 2020 Issue 10 Oct 2019 Issue 9 May 2019 Issue 8 Jan 2019 Issue 7 Jun 2018 Issue 6 Nov 2017 Share
News Mishcon de Reya adds US tax capability in Asia Mishcon de Reya welcomes Timothy Burns and Wei Zhang in our expanding private client practice today. They will be based in Hong Kong and will work closely with our Singapore office and our associated office in Hong Kong, Karas So LLP.
News Adam Rose comments acting for the families of hostages in Gaza Partner Adam Rose has been quoted by The Daily Telegraph and The Evening Standard, discussing Mishcon de Reya's work acting for four British families whose relatives are being held hostage by Hamas.
Podcast Women in Wealth: Women in the fund management industry Join Managing Associate, Stephanie Lim Pierceand Singapore-based CEO of Trilake Partners, Lucie Hulme, as they discuss the impact of women in the fund management industry
News The European Union Artificial Intelligence Act: Ashley Williams for World Intellectual Property Review Technology Partner Ashley Williams was quoted by World IP Review in a piece analysing the provisions of the landmark EU AI Act, which is due to come into force within the coming months.
News From Design to Digital: Emerging Uses of AI in the World of Fashion From Adobe’s AI-powered dress to the launch of a new AI fashion week, AI is a trend that has taken hold in the fashion world. One that promises to streamline the design process, improve the customer shopping experience and ultimately drive more sales.
News DraftWise tests its latest generative AI features with MDR Lab Last week, Draftwise, a leading AI legal platform, met with leadership from Mishcon de Reya’s LegalTech incubator and investment arm, MDR Lab, to field test its latest generative AI features and garner critical feedback from legal professionals.
News UK corporates: Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act brings wide-ranging reform The Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act has received Royal Assent. The Act will significantly reform the way UK companies are incorporated, tackle misuse of limited partnerships and redefine the role of Companies House from that of a registry to a proactive regulator.
News Economic Crime and Transparency Bill: Closing a loophole in the overseas entities register An important change has been made to the Economic Crime (Transparency and Enforcement) Act. Most of the 2023 Act relates to UK companies, but it contains one notable amendment affecting overseas entities.
News Global Employment Law Handbooks: Now Available Navigate complex employment law landscapes across Europe, APAC and the United Arab Emirates with our global employment law handbooks.
News Our 2023 Risk Readiness Report has launched As part of our research in developing Mishcon Future and to support our goal to shape a better world through innovation, we surveyed more than 500 founders of businesses with annual revenues ranging from under £100,000 to more than £500 million.
News Mishcon de Reya acts for the Federal Republic of Nigeria in landmark ruling successfully challenging $11 billion arbitration award
News Mishcon de Reya recognised as a Top 75 Employer in the Social Mobility Employer Index 2023 Mishcon de Reya has been recognised as a Top 75 employer in the Social Mobility Employer Index 2023, achieving a final standing of 52 out of the 143 employers that participated.
News Mishcon de Reya funds 100 scholarships with social enterprise U-Go Mishcon de Reya have announced their new partnership with educational social enterprise U-Go. U-Go funds higher educational opportunities for women in low-income countries.
News Mishcon de Reya among eight UK law firms to declare ambitious net zero commitments by joining new initiative Mishcon de Reya has joined seven other leading UK law firms in signing up to the Net Zero Law Initiative to help accelerate the legal profession’s journey to Net Zero.
News Karas So LLP in association with Mishcon de Reya hosts a series of Graduate Recruitment Talks Karas So LLP in Association with Mishcon de Reya LLP was delighted to host and present two graduate recruitment talks on Investigative Litigation and Private Client Work over the last few months, in conjunction with City University of Hong Kong on 21 September and with The University of Hong Kong on 1 November.