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Singapore's Budget 2025 introduces a S$600 million initiative aimed at supercharging philanthropy and strengthening the non-profit sector. Stacy Choong, Lian Chuan Yeoh, Yee Hoong Chua and Jie Qi Tay examine what this means for donors, charities, and the broader community, including insights into how these policies might influence charitable giving trends and support the long-term sustainability of non-profits. Read more: https://lnkd.in/g-cCKN-X 

Ahead of International Women's Day on Saturday, March 8, we held a fantastic internal debate today celebrating the leadership achievements of women in law. Huge thanks to our incredible guest speakers Dana Denis-Smith OBE and Amy Packham, and our panel of leaders from Withers Suzanne Todd, Ceri Vokes, Sharon Whitehouse, Jo Harvey and Marsha Laine Dungog, expertly chaired by Alessia Paoletto. Happy International Women's Day!   #IWD2025 #AccelerateAction

Is it time for divorce? Family law partners Samantha Klein and Nicky S. Rooz spoke to CNN about navigating conflict and divorce to achieve better outcomes and a kinder uncoupling, avoiding a bitter court battle and share strategies for a more amicable separation. https://lnkd.in/eJssnRky

The food industry has the potential to address two major global challenges: human health and climate health. But what role does the consumer play in this transformation? We spoke to industry leaders and change makers Meera Vasudevan, Ivan Farneti, Ryne O'Donnell, Claude Arpels and Sorosh Tavakoli who share insights on how consumers and their choices can create meaningful change. Read more: https://lnkd.in/eBnuE2N4   #sustainability #innovation #agriculture #foodindustry

A common question from individuals and families during their estate planning process is: Does my checking account need to be titled in the name of my trust? Estate planning attorneys in our Los Angeles office, Elizabeth Bawden and Melody Mirbod, discuss their recommendation and the advantages and alternatives to doing so. Read more here:  https://lnkd.in/dhgBRQzp #California #estateplanning #privateclient

Congratulations to our Milan venture capital team who assisted Arsenale Bioyards, a start up with the mission to making biomanufacturing economically viable for the very first time, to secure investments of $10 million. CEO and co-founder, Massimo Portincaso, stated that "Arsenale is not only imagining the bioeconomy of the future, but is building it today, with operational structures and proprietary technology. This is the beginning of a challenging path, which has required transversal skills, from technological innovation to the definition of strategic lines. In this process, the constant support of Withers' venture capital team has been fundamental, accompanying and assisting us in the strategic moments of our development". Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eQnQF7Vd

Ramadan begins on Friday, February 28, marking the start of a month of fasting, reflection and prayer for Muslims around the world. Our best wishes to all of those observing. Ramadan Mubarak! #Ramadan #RamadanMubarak

We are proud to announce that the Daily Journal Corporation has selected our trial victory for cryptocurrency exchange Kraken as one of its “Top Verdicts”, which recognizes the largest and most significant verdicts in the State of California in 2024. Congratulations to the trial team, Kimberly Pallen, Christopher LaVigne, Jordan Garman, Vahe Mesropyan, and Lalindra Sanichar for securing a full defense verdict after a four-week jury trial involving an ex-employee's whistleblower and wrongful termination claims and related breach of contract and theft of trade secret claims.  Read more: https://lnkd.in/eEyyACmG

Singapore's insolvency legislation prioritises creditors who fund liquidators' recovery actions, ensuring they are compensated before others from the recovered assets. Zhen Yu Lam and Sze Qi Wong, who acted in two recent High Court cases, examine how these rulings reinforce Singapore's commitment to supporting and incentivising funding creditors. Read more: https://lnkd.in/g8jq6K8x

Congratulations to our London disputes team, which has secured victory for our clients Raffaele Mincione, WRM Group and Athena Capital in the 'trial of the century' against the Vatican. Find out more: https://lnkd.in/eD49QpyA