By Ting Wei Wu The legal industry is seeing an unprecedented consolidation wave. Law firm mergers surged 18% from 50 in 2024 to 59 in 2025. More notably, as of early January 2026, 16 mergers have already been announced for the year, suggesting that the trend towards consolidation is only accelerating.  Recent merger headlines include:  ● Ashurst + Perkins Coie: Generates a $2.7 billion revenue firm with over 3000 lawyers  ● Hogan Lovells + Cadwalader: Projected to become the world's...

By Gisele Ng As remote work and real-time communication have redefined how we connect and work, the traditional, time-consuming contract processes quickly fade into obsolescence. Businesses today cannot afford to waste time, lose momentum, or miss opportunities due to outdated processes.  The rapid shift toward digital life raises a critical question in the regime of contract formation: Can informal communications, such as WhatsApp messages, satisfy the rigorous requirements for contract...

By Carmen Foo Interest rates represent one of the most fundamental forces governing the financial health of banks. Unlike simple economic actors that suffer uniformly when borrowing becomes expensive, banks actually benefit substantially when interest rates rise, but this advantage comes with a significant expiration date and substantial complexities that merit careful examination. The Mechanics of Bank Profitability To understand how interest rates reshape banking, one must first grasp the...