The Taylor Wessing Group has launched a Global Data Hub in the form of a new microsite, which is a one-stop shop for up-to-date, international information on data protection law, insights, practical help and guidance. Data protection law impacts businesses of all sizes in all sectors and industries, from employment to technology to financial services. In this fast moving legal area, both domestic and international companies need to invest in data protection to ensure that they are abreast of developments and, as a result, complying with regulation. We are dedicated to maintaining a strong depth of knowledge in international data protection law and to keeping this knowledge up-to-date. At a time when many individuals, businesses and organisations are struggling to follow this area of law, our lawyers can highlight the key developments in a practical and accessible format. As business becomes increasing international, so does the need for legal advice. The Taylor Wessing group has drawn upon the expertise of its offices in a number of jurisdictions and combined them in one central resource that the public can access.  Further to our international reach and content, the Global Data Hub will feature an innovative 'Risk Map' that enables readers to access details of data protection law by area, compare countries and make informed decisions. The Global Data Hub can be accessed through this link: http://www.taylorwessing.com/globaldatahub/ In addition to covering legal news, we will post details on the Global Data Hub of our regular Data Protection events and monthly seminars. An article about the Personal Data Protection Act 2012 (PDPA) in Singapore is available on the Global Data Hub: http://www.taylorwessing.com/globaldatahub/article_new_law_sing_2013.html RHTLaw Taylor Wessing’s  Data Protection Practice Group is led by Intellectual Property & Technology Partner, Mr Wun Rizwi.

RHTLaw Taylor Wessing is proud to announce the addition of renowned academic and international arbitrator, Professor M. Sornarajah, as a Senior Consultant of the firm with effect from 20 November 2012. Professor Sornarajah is a CJ Koh Professor at the Faculty of Law of the National University of Singapore, a Fellow of the Australian Centre for International Commercial Arbitration (ACICA), and a regional panel member of the Singapore International Arbitration Centre (SIAC), among his other notable appointments. Professor Sornarajah is highly regarded in the area of international arbitration and he brings to the firm his unique expertise in international law. He has appeared in several leading investment arbitrations, either as arbitrator or as counsel, and has published extensively in the areas of public international law and international investment law. Mr Subhas Anandan, Senior Partner of RHTLaw Taylor Wessing, comments: “At present, we have Senior Consultant, Mr LP Thean, a former Court of Appeal judge, who does International Arbitration work. The addition of Professor Sornarajah augments RHTLaw Taylor Wessing's strength and depth in this area, and enhances the capabilities of our Litigation and Dispute Resolution Practice.”

RHTLaw Taylor Wessing will be taking part in the Taylor Wessing International Partner Conference held in Monaco from 15th to 16th November 2012.  The International Partner Conference is an annual event that allows Partners from the various Taylor Wessing offices to meet and build a strong working relationship with their counterparts, taking advantage of the opportunities as an international firm and fulfilling the Firm’s potential. There will also be various international practice areas and industry group meetings taking place on the sidelines of the conference.

RHTLaw Taylor Wessing LLP is an official Finalist for the upcoming 10th Annual HRM Awards 2013 in the categories of “Fair Employment Practices” and “Grass Roots Asia Pacific Award for Best Reward & Recognition Strategies”. HRM Awards is widely considered throughout the industry as the pre-eminent awards for HR and the nomination follows extensive research to identify top employers, HR professionals and HR practices.