Philippines have edge in legal research services

India may lose out to Philippines in the field of legal research services to US-based organisations. Although the number of professionals in the Philippines in this field is only 750 versus 1,750 in India, the Philippines is expected to accommodate 10,000 professionals in 2010 compared to 7,000 in India. (Business Standard)

Baker and McKenzie sends more work to Manila

According to ZDNet Australia, Baker and McKenzie plans to alleviate its Sydney and Melbourne offices of their workload by sending more work to Manila. The company has saved US$4 million since it opened its Manila center in the year 2000.