RANKINGS: ALB Asia Top 15 In-house Teams 2024
Traditionally, corporate legal departments have been asked to do much but given little. But, the era of heightened productivity has arrived with technology transforming how legal work gets done. We examine how today’s best in-house legal teams can act as valuable strategic…
THAILAND: New Data, New Rules
Thailand is one of the countries in Southeast Asia most prone to cyber vulnerabilities and data breaches.
RANKINGS: ALB Asia IP Rankings 2024
The past year marked an important turning point in the development of the regulatory ecosystem for intellectual property (IP) across Asia.
EMPLOYMENT: Level Playing Field
Singapore is set to introduce a new anti-discrimination employment law later in the year, and while employers welcome the changes, lawyers say more needs to be done in terms of building capabilities to ensure compliance.
BRIEFS: SG Bill to Arm Financial Watchdog With More Investigative Authority
A new bill will give the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) more authority to supervise and investigate the financial sector, including the power to enter the premises of financial institutions without a warrant or prior notice in some situations.
Q&A: ‘I'm a firm believer in a top-down compliance culture’
Hong Kong is stepping up to combat financial crimes and enhancing its reputation as a reliable global business centre. Christopher Wilson, the executive director of enforcement at the Securities and Futures Commissions (SFC), articulates the organisation's goals in upholding regulatory standards and offers guidance for general counsel to champion a culture of compliance.
BRIEFS: Lawyers Foresee Regulatory Challenges as Aussie Businesses Venture Into ASEAN
Australia has doubled down on its focus on Southeast Asia after ties with China, previously one of its largest two-way trading partners, soured under geopolitical tensions.
Q&A: ‘Laws must be fair, clear, predictable, transparent and responsive’
TrustBridge Rule of Law Foundation was established in 2022 but two Trilegal co-founders with the stated aim of improving the performance and behaviour of the state and its institutions, as well as private market participants, in a manner that aligns with the wider economic goals of the country.
EXPLAINER: Why the DCB’s ex-ante approach may not be right to address Big Tech concerns
In March, the Committee on Digital Competition Law in India released its report, which included the draft Digital Competition Bill, 2024 (DCB).
FEATURE: Type C for Tech
Indian law firms have been reluctant to invest in legal technology. However, with the advent of precise AI-based technologies and an increasingly competitive market, embracing legal technology is no longer an option but a necessity.