International law firm Simmons & Simmons has announced that regulatory approval has been obtained for a new Joint Law Venture in Singapore.
International law firm Simmons & Simmons has announced that regulatory approval has been obtained for a Joint Law Venture (JLV), Simmons & Simmons JWS.
The new entity Simmons & Simmons JWS will be able to offer clients both foreign and Singapore law advice and will operate from 01 November 2016, the firm said in a statement to finews.asia.
Offering an Integrated Service
The establishment of the JLV responds to the growing financial services industry in Singapore and means the firm can now offer an integrated service to clients across its key areas of focus, particularly asset management & investment funds, and financial institutions.
Commenting on the JLV, Simmons & Simmons’ Managing Partner Jeremy Hoyland said, «after launch, Simmons & Simmons JWS will be one of the few leading full-service law firms to be able to demonstrate true sector focus on asset management, investment funds and financial institutions.»
