Member Spotlight: Hinckley Allen, USA – Boston

Globalaw, a leading network of approximately 80 independent law firms in over 60 countries, is pleased to announce the appointment of four new directors who were elected during the 2025 Globalaw Annual Members Meeting.

Jessica Y. Wang is a partner at Boston-based Hinckley Allen, located in the firm's Providence, Rhode Island office. Jessica’s practise focuses on commercial real estate finance and development. She has extensive experience negotiating and closing acquisitions, construction, permanent and mezzanine loans for various real estate assets. She also advises real estate developers on financing, acquisition, and leasing for complex projects.

Jonathan Cheong is a consultant at Bagus Enrico & Partners in Indonesia. He is a certified and accredited mediator in both the UK and Singapore, specialising in alternative dispute resolution (ADR), with extensive experience in the construction industry. He is an associate of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators and a member of the Honourable Society of Lincoln’s Inn.

Kenneth M. Silverman is a partner at Olshan Frome Wolosky LLP in New York. Representing domestic and international clients in high-stakes transactions and wide-ranging corporate matters, Ken advises businesses at every stage, from formation and growth through acquisitions and capital raises to exit strategies.

Piergiorgio Mancone is a managing and founding partner at LawaL Legal & Tax Advisory in Rome, Italy. Piergiorgio leads the firm’s finance intermediaries regulation and corporate M&A, private equity, and venture capital departments. He assists banks, asset management firms, and industrial companies with complex and structured transactions.

“We are excited to welcome Jessica, Jonathan, Ken and Piergiorgio to Globalaw’s board,” said Globalaw President Peter J. Brown, Partner at Edwards, Kenny & Bray in Canada. “They bring diverse experience and leadership to complement our ongoing and re-elected directors. Together, they drive our efforts to grow and strengthen the network for the benefit of our members and global clients. We are grateful for the service of our outgoing directors, whose contributions have left a lasting impact on the network’s current and future success.”

Globalaw Board of Directors:

Officers

• President: Peter J. Brown, Partner, Edwards, Kenny & Bray
• President-Elect: David DeBenedetti, DeBenedetti Majewski Szczesniak
• Oliver Foerster, Huth Dietrich Hahn
• Julia Holden Davis, Gunster
• Bryan C. Birkeland, Jackson Walker LLP
• Michael Y. Lateef, Hanson Bridgett LLP
• Clay Hix, Hill, Farrer & Burrill LLP
• Arveen Arabshahi, Davidson Chalmers Stewart LLP
• Michael Hatchwell, Gunnercooke

Directors

• José Luis Gutiérrez-Azpe, Ramírez, Gutiérrez-Azpe, Rodríguez-Rivero y Hurtado, S.C.
• Talal El Makkawi, Apex Juris Advocates & Legal Consultants
• Oussama Fraikech, Fraikech Associés
• Bahar Ulgen, Bener Law Office
• Anthony Yang, Stellex Law Firm
• Maria Romero (as GLP Advisory Director), Gunster
• Jonathan Cheong, Bagus Enrico & Partners
• Ken Silverman, Olshan Frome Wolosky
• Jessica Wang, Hinckley Allen
• Piergiorgio Mancone, LawaL Legal & Tax Advisory

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About Globalaw

Founded in 1994, Globalaw is a global band one Chambers-ranked leading network of approximately 80 independent law firms and 4,000 lawyers in over 60 countries. Our mission is to foster seamless legal collaboration among member firms and assist them in delivering high-quality, cost-effective solutions to their clients worldwide. We take pride in our commitment to excellence, global reach, and innovative approach to legal services. Visit www.globalaw.net to learn more.

November 25, 2025 – Globalaw, a leading network of approximately 80 independent law firms in over 60 countries, announces that its charitable arm, the Globalaw Foundation, presented a donation of $5,000 to IDIA during the 2025 Globalaw Annual Members Meeting (GLAMM). Hosted by Ahlawat & Associates, the event took place November 18-23, 2025, in New Delhi, India.

IDIA is a national non-profit that empowers underprivileged and marginalised students to pursue legal education, with the aim of creating community leaders and change agents within the legal system. Addressing GLAMM attendees, CEO Sabah Mistry expressed her thanks and support for Globalaw’s commitment to improving access to legal education and justice worldwide.

“Globalaw’s contribution to IDIA reinforces the foundation’s commitment to improving access to legal education and justice worldwide,” said Peter J. Brown, Globalaw President and Partner at Edwards, Kenny & Bray. “We are thankful to IDIA CEO Sabah Mistry for sharing the benefits and importance of the organisation’s work, and for the generous donations of our members to make this meaningful impact in our community.”

Donating to local charities is a key component of Globalaw’s event programming, during which representatives from selected nonprofits are also invited to meet and network with Globalaw member firms, helping them raise awareness of their organisations and build ongoing connections and engagement.

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About The Globalaw Foundation The Globalaw Foundation supports community organizations focused on helping young people access legal education and increasing access to justice for those who would otherwise be denied it for financial or other reasons. The foundation is funded through donations from Globalaw member firms and funds raised at Globalaw events. Visit www.globalaw.net for more information.

About Globalaw Founded in 1994, Globalaw is a global band one Chambers-ranked leading network of approximately 80 independent law firms and 4,000 lawyers in over 60 countries. Our mission is to foster seamless legal collaboration among member firms and assist them in delivering high-quality, cost-effective solutions to their clients worldwide. We take pride in our commitment to excellence, global reach, and innovative approach to legal services. Visit www.globalaw.net to learn more.

Globalaw’s 2025 Annual Members Meeting (GLAMM), held from November 18–23, 2025, at the iconic Taj Mahal Hotel in New Delhi, India, combined thought leadership with meaningful networking and immersive cultural moments to spark connection and collaboration.

We thank Ahlawat & Associates for hosting our delegates and guests with the exceptional hospitality that exemplifies Indian culture. We also appreciate our partner sponsor, AESIS, for their generous support in helping us create a memorable experience for attendees.

Business Programme Highlights

Over two engaging days, delegates participated in panels and discussions that addressed the most pressing issues in law and business, from exploring India’s role in shaping global trade and innovation to addressing compliance challenges in a fragmented digital world to designing the law firm of the future with ownership models, AI-driven innovation, and succession planning.

Distinguished speakers included Justice Pratibha M. Singh, who shared insights on India’s evolving legal landscape, innovations in judicial processes, and the growing role of international collaboration in commercial law. Through panels and keynote presentations, global leaders unpacked challenges and opportunities in employment law, digital governance, and the hybrid work dilemma.

Globalaw Leadership Programme Presentation

Congratulations to the Globalaw Leadership Programme (GLP) class of 2025 on their outstanding final capstone project presented during GLAMM! Attending the meeting also allowed participants to network with fellow members and officers to gain insights on how to maximise the benefits of their programme involvement and the Globalaw network.

2025 Class:

• Isha Agrawal - Associate, Ahlawat & Associates (India)
• Victoria Morris - Associate, Jackson Walker (Texas, USA)
• Virna Rizzo - Associate, Cohen Amir-Aslani (France)
• Oya Türeoğlu  - Senior Associate, Bener Law Office (Turkey)
• Ian van den Dolder - Partner, Edwards, Kenny Bray (British Columbia, Canada)
• Honghui Yu - Partner, Olshan Frome Wolosky LLP (New York, USA)

The GLP is a one-year training development curriculum designed to advance the leadership and business skills of future leaders within Globalaw member firms. View the GLP Brochure to learn more.

Cultural Experiences & Community Impact

An essential part of Globalaw member events is cultural exploration and understanding. GLAMM’s thoughtful social programme gave delegates and guests the chance to experience Delhi’s cuisine, history and vibrant heritage, including a day trip to the Taj Mahal and curated tours of Akshardham Temple, India Gate, and Red Fort. Culinary highlights featured Bukhara, The Delhi Golf Club, and a magical Gala Dinner at Qla.

During the meeting, the Globalaw Foundation made a $5,000 contribution to IDIA and heard remarks from CEO Sabah Mistry. This national non-profit reinforces the Globalaw Foundation’s mission by empowering underprivileged and marginalised students to pursue legal education, with the aim of creating community leaders and change agents within the legal system.

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Where to Next?

Save the date for the 2026 Globalaw Member Meetings!

• APAC Regional Meeting, Singapore
• EMEA Regional Meeting, Berlin
• Annual Members Meeting, Omni Barton Creek Resort & Spa, Austin, Texas | Hosted by Jackson Walker

With the proliferation of data created each day across internet browsers, social media, digital transactions, streaming, logins, and other channels, many data subjects are uncertain about their data privacy rights: can they be forgotten?

While many countries in the Asia Pacific region follow jurisdictional directives that personal data shouldn’t be kept for longer than necessary for the fulfilment of the purpose for which the data is used, there are some variations in how each jurisdiction handles the “right to be forgotten.” There are also precedent cases and judicial pronouncements that address the “right to erasure” of personal data.

This article provides an overview of the “right to be forgotten” in countries within Globalaw’s Asia Pacific region, including Hong Kong, India, Japan, South Korea, and Taiwan.

Hong Kong

Although there is no explicit “right to be forgotten” in Hong Kong, under the Personal Data (Privacy) Ordinance, data users must ensure personal data is retained only as long as necessary and generally must take reasonable steps to delete the personal data they hold when it is no longer needed, unless statutory exemptions apply.

India

There is no clear statutory provision; the Indian courts have recognized the “right to be forgotten” in some judicial pronouncements.

The Indian judiciary has also attempted to clarify the distinction between “right to be forgotten” and the “right to erasure” in its court decisions.

Further, the forthcoming Digital Personal Data Protection Act (DPDPA) will provide for a statutory “right to erasure” (unless the statutory restrictions apply).

Japan

While Japan does not have an explicit “right to be forgotten," the Act on the Protection of Personal Information (APPI) recognises the right of data subjects to correct, add, or delete their personal data when it is inaccurate.

South Korea

Data subjects in South Korea have the right to access, correct, delete, and suspend the processing of their data, as well as the right to withdraw their consent. Although there is no explicit “right to be forgotten,” it is increasingly recognised in practice as a separate right from the general deletion right.

In common practice, business operators in South Korea often establish a defined retention period and periodically re-request consent.

Taiwan

In Taiwan, although there is no explicit “right to be forgotten,” similar protections are provided under the Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA) through various data subject rights, including rights to access, correct, delete data, and demand the cessation of data processing and use.

In practice, certain Taiwan courts have interpreted constitutional principles of informational self-determination and privacy to support this right, balancing individual rights against public interest when assessing removal requests, thus adapting to emerging digital privacy challenges.

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This article is part of a series by our Globalaw APAC Data Privacy & Protection Taskforce members.

Globalaw’s APAC Data Privacy & Protection Taskforce comprises 15 law firms in the Asia-Pacific region with specialized expertise in advising international companies on how to implement and manage a multijurisdictional data protection program.

Taskforce member firms combine a strategic, business-minded approach with cross-border collaboration to help clients build and maintain sophisticated and resilient data practices, effectively mitigate and respond to incidents, and provide sophisticated representation to resolve disputes or regulatory investigations.

Explore the Globalaw APAC Data Privacy & Protection Taskforce brochure for more information and regional contacts.

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