MIDDLE EAST: ‘Law firms offer very little innovation’
Mohammed Jamil is the group general counsel of Petromin Corporation, Saudi Arabia. Jamil has over 20 years of in-house experience working as an attorney across multiple jurisdictions. In the Middle East, he has worked in the legal teams of Yusuf Bin Ahmed Kanoo, Saudi Basic Industries…
RANKINGS: ALB Asia Top 15 GCs 2024
In the fast-paced world of Asian business, general counsel are emerging as key players in shaping corporate strategy. Gone are the days when these legal experts were confined to the sidelines of compliance and risk management. Today, they're at the forefront of innovation, building trust, and driving their organisations forward.
THAILAND: Going Electric
Thailand has established itself as the most dynamic automotive market in Southeast Asia, particularly during a period of industrial transformation in the region. In response to cost and regulatory factors, manufacturers and automakers from China are realigning their supply chains, resulting in increased competition within the Thai market. And while the surge in Chinese electric vehicles in Thailand is creating new opportunities for legal services, lawyers need to adapt quickly to grab their share of the work.
LEGAL NETWORKS: Network-Powered AI
Proactive legal networks are playing a unique role in the proliferation of the latest in artificial intelligence within the legal industry.
EXPLAINER: Can Vietnam’s Updated Telecom Law Help Attract Foreign Investment?
Vietnam, one of the fastest-growing countries in Southeast Asia in recent years, has been eager to bring its economy to the forefront of the latest technological evolution.
BRIEF: Malaysia Offers Investors Cooling IPO Respite During Sluggish Summer
In a year when global IPO markets have wilted under the economic heat, Bursa Malaysia has stood out as a surprising oasis of activity.
Q&A: ‘Technology is key to assisting the evolution of arbitration’
Hong Kong-based LegalTech non-profit eBRAM International Online Dispute Resolution Centre was established in 2018, and currently offers online deal-making and dispute resolution services, among others.
Island in Turmoil
A state of unrest remains in Sri Lanka, as mass protests continue following severe inflation, daily blackouts of 10 to 13 hours, and shortages of fuel and many essential items. With immense foreign debts and forex reserves almost depleted, the South Asian island nation is on the verge of bankruptcy. In April, Sri Lankan officials said the country will temporarily default on its foreign debts as it faces its worst economic crisis in more than 70 years, according to the BBC. Businesses have closed, public transport has faced disruptions, and medical professionals have warned of essential-supply shortages.
‘We have more work to do to make japan an arbitration hub’
With international arbitration growing in importance in recent years, the Japanese government has announced an ambitious goal to make the country one of the major arbitration centres of Asia. The Japan Commercial Arbitration Association (JCAA) has been involved in efforts to help the government meet this goal. Masato Dogauchi, chief arbitration and mediation officer at JCAA, talks about what has been accomplished so far, and the road that lies ahead.
Japan’s Push to Digitalise Courts Faces Speed Bumps
As Japan becomes the latest major Asian economy to digitalise its court systems, critics say the changes aren’t happening quickly enough. While more tech-savvy business hubs Singapore and Hong Kong have adapted to digitalised disputes during the pandemic, Japan is still playing catch up.