On 10-11 July, SCG Legal will host its 2025 Asia & Pacific Rim Regional Meeting at the beautiful Shangri-La Hotel in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
WHAT CAN YOU EXPECT?
This in-person gathering will bring together law firm leaders from across the Asia-Pacific region, as well as several from Europe and the United States, for an engaging and timely discussion of the legal, economic, and geopolitical forces shaping our work and our clients’ futures.
In addition to the member meeting, we are pleased to be hosting a client event on 10 July with attendees expected from Malaysia, China, and other key jurisdictions across the region. We are honored to have as Keynote Speaker: YB Dato’ Sri Azalina binti Othman Said | Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Law and Institutional Reforms), Malaysia, making this a high-profile event and an exceptional opportunity for visibility and engagement for our members.
Discussion Topics for Both the Client Event and Member Meeting Will Include:
- The Shifting Global Economy: Inflation, tariffs, and the evolving dynamics of international trade
- The Rise of Digital Risk: Cybersecurity, data privacy, and cross-border technology regulation
- Geopolitical Uncertainty: Sanctions, supply chain disruption, and regulatory developments impacting clients globally
- Intellectual Property & Innovation: Protecting IP assets in a fast-moving, technology-driven global economy
- AI & Emerging Technology: The impact of artificial intelligence on legal practice, operations, and client service
- ESG & Sustainability: How environmental, social, and governance expectations are reshaping corporate strategy and compliance
- Regional Hot Topics: Market trends and legal developments unique to Asia and the Pacific Rim
Beyond these substantive discussions, the meeting will offer extensive opportunities for networking and relationship-building — enabling SCG Legal members to share insights, strengthen referral connections, and explore new opportunities for collaboration across borders.
WHO WILL ATTEND?
More than 50 participants representing Member firms from Australia, China, Germany, India, Japan, Malaysia, New Zealand, Singapore, South Korea, Spain, Thailand, the United Kingdom and Vietnam as well as several members from the United States and Europe.
WHAT’S ON THE AGENDA?
Wednesday, 9 July
Pre-Meeting Networking Opportunities including No Host Dinners for Early Arrivals
Thursday, 10 July
11:00 am – 1:30 pm Welcome, Working Lunch and Pre-Client Event Discussion
2:00 pm – 5:00 pm Client Event
5:00 pm – 7:00 pm Client and Member Reception
7:30 pm – 10:30 pm Dinner
Friday, 11 July
10:00 am – 5:00 pm Member Program
6:00 pm Cocktails and Dinner at the Incredible Petronas Twin Towers
REGISTRATION
If you would like to pay by check or wire transfer, please contact Membership Coordinator Erin Kane (ekane@scglegal.com).
- Registration (on/by 3 July): $700 per person
- Group Registration: $550 per person for 3+ attendees from same firm (contact Membership Coordinator Erin Kane at ekane@scglegal.com to register)
- Closing Dinner Guest: $200 per person
Registration Cancellation Policy: Registration cancellation requests must be submitted via email to SCG Legal CEO Alina Gorokhovsky (agorokhovsky@scglegal.com). Any cancellations received on/by 2 July (a week before the meeting) will be refunded the registration fee minus a $50 administrative fee. No refunds will be issued on/after 3 July. Registrations not refunded can be applied to a future in-person meeting.
HOST/EVENT HOTEL > Shangri-La Kuala Lumpur
Please reserve your room as soon as possible! SCG Legal has secured a room block 9-13 July, 2025 for the special rate of 500 MYR/night (about 116 USD/night). Booking deadline: 25 JUNE, 2025. Click HERE for SCG’s dedicated reservation link.
Hotel Cancellation Policy: “Room cancelled after 18:00 local hotel time on 02 Jul 2025 will be subject to 100% of stay room charge, plus applicable Service Charge, Tax and Fees.”