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Four disputes lawyers have left Singapore Big Four firm Allen & Gledhill to set up a new boutique firm called Chua & Partners. They are led by Chua Kee Loon, former co-deputy head of international arbitration at Allen & Gledhill.
With the COVID pandemic rewriting the workplace rulebook, retaining and recruiting talent remains one of the biggest challenges for law firms. Compensation alone is no longer the crown jewel as younger professionals are increasingly valuing work-life balance, autonomy, and a visible career development trajectory. ALB spotlights law firms that are regarded by their employees as not only places where they work but also where they find engagement and fulfilment.
Legal functions at companies have been feeling the squeeze for some years, but the COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated the push to “do more with less.” Given how much time is taken up by contract drafting, it is no surprise that in-house departments are looking to the latest tech to make their lives easier. As a result of this, contract lifecycle management companies are having their moment in the sun.