International firm to end Singapore JLV

Watson Farley & Williams is to end its Singapore joint law venture with local firm Asia Practice.

Watson Farley has had an office in the country since 1998 and its JLV with Asia Practice was established in 2011. In a statement to Australasian Lawyer, the firm said that the decision was mutually agreed upon by both parties.

Singapore still ‘key’

The UK-headquartered firm said it intends to continue providing local services to clients in the areas of transportation, oil & gas, commodities, energy and natural resources and real estate, adding that it still considers Singapore to be a ‘key regional hub.’


 

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