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International commercial court networks can help spot cross-border legal trends, says Singapore chief justice

Such issues could include contractual interpretations, the legal status of cryptocurrency assets and emerging issues around generative AI

Chief Justice Sundaresh Menon (third from left) says the appeals mechanism between the Bahrain International Commercial Court and the Singapore International Commercial Court is a “game-changer” and a global first in transnational judicial cooperation.

Bahrain launches international commercial court with appeal route to Singapore

The partnership is part of a broader vision to create a network of hub courts specialising in commercial law

In October 2022, 3AC and its two founders Zhu Su (left) and Kyle Davies were ordered by the court to disclose to liquidators their dealings with their hedge fund.

Three Arrows founders fail in appeal for orders to disclose crypto fund dealings to be set aside

But Court of Appeal overturns lower court decision that allows liquidators to examine co-founder Zhu Su

Judges wearing robes and horsehair wigs attend a ceremony held to mark the opening of the legal year in Hong Kong on January 20, 2025.

Hong Kong chief justice admits difficulty hiring overseas amid tensions

The chief justice’s rare admission of hiring difficulty came after a spate of foreign judges departed Hong Kong’s top court

Constitutional Court Chief Justice Anwar Usman is set to be found guilty of ethical violations for his role in a decision that paved the way for the president’s son to contest the 2024 elections.

Indonesia's top judge faces guilty verdict in ethics probe

The chief justice of Indonesia’s Constitutional Court is set to be found guilty of ethical violations for his role in a decision that paved the way for the president’s son to contest the 2024 election...