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News and Developments



Diaz Reus putting down roots in Iraq, 10/05/2012

Cadwalader acquiring new talent from Jones Day, 10/05/2012

Keeping the Dream alive in China, 03/05/2012

China opens up its market and encourages greater foreign investment, 19/04/2012


FROM ASIAN-MENA COUNSEL MAGAZINE

In-House Insight

A Yahoo! search success

Stephen Man, VP and Regional General Counsel Asia Pacific at Yahoo! candidly talks to Asian-mena Counsel about his transition from private practitioner to in-house counsel. Now helming the legal team at one of the biggest names in the IT industry, he takes us through a day in his life in the legal hot-seat in Hong Kong. Between a demanding role and two little ones at home – he appears to have tackled the mythical work-life balance that still eludes many.

A CITI girl

From a humble team of lawyers in Asia, including four in Hong Kong in 1996, Citi’s lawyer headcount has now swelled to 150, spanning 19 jurisdictions in Asia. And according to Sunita Mirpuri, Director and Counsel – Corporate Bank of Citi, Hong Kong, each lawyer has been critical in driving growth at the company’s legal department since then. An investment in the right talent translates into what Citi calls ‘the human capital’ – the most important asset for any team worth their mettle, she tells Aparna Assomull Bundro.

Taking the plunge

After twenty years in a partnership role at Australian firm Allens Arthur Robinson, Bob Santamaria took the plunge and moved in-house in 2007, joining ANZ as Group General Counsel. The GFC hit a mere few months later, rocking the banking world to its core. For Santamaria, it was a case of sink or swim, and despite the inevitable challenges that ensued, he explains to Rebecca Brookes why he has never looked back.

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In-House Community Congresses & Events

Now in their 14th year, the In-House Congress circuit are the events for the In-House Community along the New Silk Route.
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Risk and Corruption Symposium Hong Kong 2012

In-House Congress Bangkok 2012

Novacourses Online Learning

A selection of the free and CPD acredited courses available at www.novacourses.com
> Course 1
Enforcement of Intellectual Property Rights in the PRC
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> Course 2
Computer Forensics For Legal Professionals
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