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Malaysian Lawyer Elected Chair-Elect of Global Law Network Multilaw

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Joanne Jayanti Vengadesan, a partner at Penningtons Manches Cooper in London, was elected Chair-Elect of Multilaw, a network connecting independent law firms globally. Vengadesan, who heads the firm’s Technology Sector group, will begin her two-year term as Chair in September 2027, becoming the first Malaysian to hold the position. She was admitted to the Malaysian Bar in Kuala Lumpur in 1997.

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Why it matters

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The appointment highlights the growing importance of technology, AI, and data regulation in international legal practice. Multilaw connects firms across more than 100 countries, making Vengadesan's role significant in shaping cross-border legal services.

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Who's involved

  • Kuala LumpurLocation where Joanne Jayanti Vengadesan was admitted to the Malaysian Bar
  • MalaysiaCountry of Vengadesan's birth and origin
  • LondonLocation of Penningtons Manches Cooper, Vengadesan's firm

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  • MalaysiaSpeculative

    Malaysia might see increased demand for specialized legal services related to AI and data regulation.

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