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Withers has been acting for successful individuals, families and institutions for over 100 years. We advise clients on their business and personal legal needs around the world. We are the largest law firm in the world dedicated to the needs of successful people, their families, their businesses and their philanthropic work. With offices in Europe, Asia, the United States, Australia and the Caribbean we provide coverage that other law firms in this area cannot. In this fast moving and increasingly regulated world the need for integrated advice has never been more important and we continually look for opportunities to ensure we work in the same locations as our clients and their wealth. We have represented 55% of The Sunday Times Rich List, 25% of The Forbes World's Billionaires List in the US whilst in Asia we act for 35% of the top 20 Hong Kong billionaires of the Forbes World's Billionaires List.

Singapore’s latest push as a restructuring and insolvency hub – Amendments to SICC rules
Insolvency,Legal Updates,Regional Law,Restructuring

Reading Time: 3 minutesSingapore has earned a budding reputation as a hub for debt restructuring and insolvency in Asia, with its transparent legal system and judicial expertise. This growth can also be attributed to enduring efforts to innovate and reform. To enhance Singapore as a forum of choice in international restructuring and insolvency proceedings, the Rules of Court […]

A New Year, A New Set of Arbitral Rules: A Summary of the Key Changes Introduced in the 2021 ICC Arbitration Rules
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Reading Time: 8 minutesIntroduction 2021 has brought hope and new changes. Such new changes also extend into the international arbitration world. At the start of the new year, the International Chamber of Commerce (“ICC“) implemented the 2021 Arbitration Rules (“2021 ICC Rules“), which applies to cases filed from 1 January 2021 onwards. The 2021 ICC Rules is a […]