Look out for a full-page feature on my book “Law for Startups: What You Need to Know When Starting a Business” in this week’s The Edge!
Here are some screenshots from the digital edition.
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Announcing my new book “Law for Startups”—available in all major bookstores!
I’m delighted to announce that my new book Law for Startups: What You Need to Know When Starting a Business will be available in all major bookstores from January 2017.
I’ve worked very hard together with my publisher, MPH Group Publishing, on this book throughout 2016, and the entire process—from ideation, to securing the publishing deal, writing the manuscript and sending it through the rigorous editorial process, through to the book design resulting in the end product that will be in stores—took less than a year.
Turning the page: 2016-2017
Another year-end, and it’s time to turn the page to a new year again. Exactly a year ago, I published a post reflecting on my 2015.
It’s always useful to look back at the highlights of the year—to celebrate the victories, and to learn from the mistakes or missed opportunities—before planning for the coming year.
The Legal 500 Asia Pacific 2017 released
The Legal 500 Asia Pacific 2017 rankings were released on 9 November 2016.
The Legal 500 directory is widely viewed as the most prestigious legal rankings in the world, as the recommendations are based on work done, and feedback from clients and other lawyers worldwide.
The Malaysia section is divided into 13 sections, and the following is an excerpt of The Legal 500’s overview:
3 ridiculous mistakes you shouldn’t be making in your job application
The second half of year is always peak period for job applications at law firms. At various times during this period, we will receive applications from local or overseas graduates, as well as those who have passed their CLP or UK Bar exams. Whenever this time of year comes around, I’m always shocked at some of the appalling job applications that I see — and it’s not just me, many fellow employers or recruitment partners share horror stories and regularly ask “how on earth did this person pass law school?”
For the benefit of current applicants, here are 3 ridiculous errors that you really shouldn’t be making:
Five Malaysian lawyers in Asia’s 40 Under 40
Five Malaysian lawyers, including one of the co-founders of themalaysianlawyer.com, Marcus van Geyzel, have just been named in Asian Legal Business’ “Top 40 Under 40” of Asia’s lawyers for 2016.