Joint law venture


In Singapore law, a joint law venture is a law firm joint venture formed from a constituent local law firm and an offshore counterpart.

History

The first JLVs were licensed on 10 August 2000. Of the seven partnerships, all but one have since dissolved. The frequent failures of JLVs have led to criticism of the Singapore government's conceptualisation and implementation of the JLV.
Joint Law VentureLocal FirmOffshore FirmYear of DissolutionRef
Linklaters Allen & GledhillAllen & GledhillLinklaters2012
Freshfields Drew & NapierDrew & NapierFreshfields2007
Allen & Overy Shook Lin & BokShook Lin & BokAllen & Overy2009
Wong PartnershipClifford Chance2000
Hogan Lovells Lee & LeeLee & LeeHogan LovellsOngoing
Orrick Helen YeoHelen Yeo & PartnersOrrick Herrington & Sutcliffe2003
White & Case Colin NgColin Ng & PartnersWhite & Case2002

Current JLVs

Joint Law VentureYear of EstablishmentRef
Mayer Brown PK Wong & Nair2022
Simmons & Simmons JWS2016
Clyde & Co Clasis2013
Duane Morris & Selvam2011
Baker Mckenzie Wong & Leow2001