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Drew Network Asia expands to 9 countries and 824 fee earners with the addition of Tilleke & Gibbins

26 Sep 2023

Drew Network Asia (DNA), a network of blue-chip law firms, expanded on 26 September 2023 to a total of nine countries and 824 fee earners in Southeast Asia with the addition of leading Bangkok-headquartered law firm Tilleke & Gibbins.

Update on Patent Practice in Myanmar: Patent Applications Accepted starting from 31 October 2024

06 Nov 2024

Key Developments in Myanmar’s Patent Law Myanmar has passed the long-anticipated Myanmar Patent Law in 2019 which came into effect on 31 May 2024. We are pleased to inform you that the Myanmar Department of Intellectual Property has started acceptin...

Drew & Napier top rated once again in The Straits Times Singapore’s Best Law Firms 2025 survey

01 Nov 2024

We are pleased to announce that Drew is once again top rated in the fifth edition of The Straits Times Singapore’s Best Law Firms 2025 survey jointly conducted by Munich-based international market researcher, Statista.

Beyond non-competes: Protecting your business from a departing employee

30 Oct 2024

In 3D Infosystems Pte Ltd v Voon South Shiong, the Court awarded an employer substantial damages to be paid by a former senior employee and the competitor that the employee joined, despite finding that the post-termination restrictive covenants were ...

Drew & Napier top rated once again in The Straits Times Singapore’s Best Law Firms 2025 survey

01 Nov 2024

We are pleased to announce that Drew is once again top rated in the fifth edition of The Straits Times Singapore’s Best Law Firms 2025 survey jointly conducted by Munich-based international market researcher, Statista.

Directors Kong Man Er and Javier Yeo recognised in ALB Asia 40 under 40, 2024

29 Oct 2024

We are pleased to share that directors Kong Man Er and Javier Yeo have been recognised in the Asian Legal Business (ALB) ‘Asia 40 under 40, 2024’ list. Drew also has the most number of listed lawyers, among other regional law firms, in this year’s ed...

Welcome to Drew Network Asia's ASEAN Roundup newsletter

09 Oct 2024

We are pleased to announce the launch of the Drew Network Asia (DNA) ASEAN Roundup newsletter – a selection of the most popular articles published by DNA firms across ASEAN in the past six months. Topics are wide-ranging and cover various areas of pr...

Drew brings home multiple awards at asialaw Awards and Managing IP Asia-Pacific Awards 2024

30 Sep 2024

We are delighted to announce that Drew & Napier has brought home multiple awards at the first joint asialaw Awards 2024 and Managing IP (MIP) Asia-Pacific Awards 2024 ceremony held at the JW Marriott Hotel in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on 26 Septemb...
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The Legal 500: Tax Disputes Country Comparative Guides 2024 Singapore chapter authored by Tax & Private Client Services Director Yang Shi Yong

24 Oct 2024

Tax & Private Client Services Director Yang Shi Yong authored the Singapore chapter The Legal 500: Tax Disputes Country Comparative Guide 2024.

Protecting Method of Medical Treatment Inventions: A Comparative Guide for the US, Europe, China, Japan, and Singapore

09 Oct 2024

Method of medical treatment inventions play a vital role in advancing therapeutic innovations. As a patent attorney in Singapore, I have received numerous inquiries over the years from clients in the US, Europe, Japan, and China about how to protect ...

How Long Until Patent Grant? Singapore Lets Applicants Decide

09 Oct 2024

A common question from patent applicants is: "How long does it take to get a patent in Singapore?"

OneTrust DataGuidance 2024: Singapore - Third Country Assessment Guidance Note co-authored by Data Protection, Privacy & Cybersecurity Practice Co-Head Lim Chong Kin, and Director Anastasia Chen

08 Oct 2024

The Guidance Note provides an updated overview of Singapore’s data protection principles, the mechanisms for cross-border transfers, and the limitations/safeguards for access and use of personal data, among others.
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Director Ron Cheng quoted in Singapore Business Review article on new debt rules affecting Singapore REITs

07 Oct 2024

Head of Investment Funds, Director Ron Cheng was quoted in a Singapore Business Review article titled, “New debt rules may boost appeal of Singapore REITs”, where he highlighted the implications of new regulatory limits for Singapore's Real Estate In...

Director Meryl Koh quoted in Asia IP article on Mickey Mouse and IP protection

03 May 2024

The article explores the implications of the recent entry of Steamboat Willie, the earliest version of Mickey Mouse, into the public domain in the United States. Meryl's expert commentary sheds light on the complexities surrounding intellectual prope...

Director Yvonne Tang quoted in Asia IP article on interior design and intellectual property (IP)

15 Mar 2024

In a recent article titled “An Inside Look at Interior Design and IP" published by Asia IP, Director Yvonne Tang shared her expertise on the intricate intersection of interior design and IP. Cases of IP infringement in the interior design space in Si...

Co-Head of Real Estate Practice Group, Lau Sok Hiang, and her team, successfully negotiated a contract for the collective sale of Far East Shopping Centre at the sale price of S$908 million

05 Oct 2023

Co-Head of Real Estate Practice Group, Lau Sok Hiang, assisted by Director April Mak, Associates Meryl Tan and Jewel Hong, and Legal Executive, Rhee Koay (and supported by dispute resolution Director, Benedict Teo and his team, including Associate Di...
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Update on Patent Practice in Myanmar: Patent Applications Accepted starting from 31 October 2024

06 Nov 2024

Key Developments in Myanmar’s Patent Law Myanmar has passed the long-anticipated Myanmar Patent Law in 2019 which came into effect on 31 May 2024. We are pleased to inform you that the Myanmar Department of Intellectual Property has started acceptin...

Beyond non-competes: Protecting your business from a departing employee

30 Oct 2024

In 3D Infosystems Pte Ltd v Voon South Shiong, the Court awarded an employer substantial damages to be paid by a former senior employee and the competitor that the employee joined, despite finding that the post-termination restrictive covenants were ...

The Allianz-Income deal and merger regulation in Singapore

28 Oct 2024

In this client update, we explain these developments and also discuss merger control in Singapore generally.

Seeking Early Anti-Suit Relief for Breach of Arbitration Agreements

25 Oct 2024

In STS Seatoshore Group Pte Ltd v Wansa Commodities Pte Ltd [2024] SGHC 266, the High Court dismissed an application for a permanent anti-suit injunction despite the Respondent breaching the arbitration agreement by commencing foreign Court proceedin...
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-        Client quoted in Chambers Asia-Pacific Guide 2019
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