News | April 1, 2025
Beyond the Buyout: Domino’s Done but Other Deals Stuck in SE Asia
Managing Director Charlie Warren explores the impact of consumer boycotts on M&A in Southeast Asia in Deal Street Asia’s latest article, Beyond the Buyout.
Mr. So is a Chartered Quantity Surveyor with extensive experience in quantity surveying management, construction dispute resolution, and specialised knowledge in construction quantum analysis and arbitration support. He has successfully contributed to numerous international projects across diverse locations including Hong Kong, Singapore, Vietnam, Korea, New Zealand, the Middle East and Maldives.
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Mr. So is a Chartered Quantity Surveyor with extensive experience in quantity surveying management and construction dispute resolution specialising in construction quantum analysis and arbitration support. Mr. So has worked on numerous projects around the world in Hong Kong, Singapore, Vietnam, Korea, New Zealand, the Middle East and Maldives.
Mr. So has assisted experts in the resolution of construction disputes across a diverse range of projects including infrastructure, transportation, commercial and construction projects. He has experience in preparing expert reports on quantum matters for litigations, arbitrations and mediations on a diverse array of claims including loss and expense, acceleration, variation, measurements, defect work, and damages claim.
Before joining Secretariat, Mr. So was a team leader in a project quantity surveying consultant providing project quantity surveying management for complex construction projects in Hong Kong. This background provides a strong foundation of his quantity surveying knowledge and skills.
Beyond the Buyout: Domino’s Done but Other Deals Stuck in SE Asia
Managing Director Charlie Warren explores the impact of consumer boycotts on M&A in Southeast Asia in Deal Street Asia’s latest article, Beyond the Buyout.
The Future of eDiscovery: Generative AI’s Impact
Generative AI is transforming eDiscovery, reshaping legal document review with greater efficiency and scalability. But as with predictive coding, technology alone is not enough. Human expertise remains essential to ensure accuracy, mitigate bias, and uphold ethical standards.
The 2025 Artificial Intelligence Report, conducted by Secretariat in collaboration with ACEDS, has revealed groundbreaking insights into the rapidly evolving role of artificial intelligence (AI) in the legal industry. With a focus on Generative AI (GenAI) and its increasing integration into legal workflows, the survey provides essential data for organizations navigating the future of legal practice and technology. Now in its third year, the report’s research and analysis was once again led by legal AI expert Richard Finkelman in collaboration with ACEDS. This year also marks the first partnership with Secretariat to sponsor this comprehensive study.