RANKING: Fast 30: Asia’s Fastest Growing Firms 2024
As the legal landscape in Asia evolves rapidly, an increasing number of law firms are capitalizing on the region's economic growth by adopting innovative technologies and strategic approaches to meet the demands of a more interconnected global market.
…OFFSHORE OUTLOOK: 2025
In the coming year, offshore centres will have to balance privacy and transparency as they adapt to new financial trends, lawyers say.
Singapore Leads With Principles-Based Approach To AI in Financial Services
Singapore's financial sector is at the forefront of embracing Artificial Intelligence (AI), particularly Generative AI (Gen AI), as it seeks to maintain its position as a global fintech hub.
THE BRIEFS: SEA Healthcare M&A Boom Prompts Caution on Regulatory Hurdles
Southeast Asia's healthcare sector is experiencing a surge in mergers and acquisitions (M&A) activity, with private equity investments significantly influencing the industry's development.
EXPLAINER: Will Vietnam’s Draft Personal Data Protection Law Help or Hurt the Fast-Growing Economy?
In September, the Vietnamese government issued the first draft of a new law on Personal Data Protection (PDPL) for public feedback.
THE BRIEFS: Singapore’s Blocking of Allianz-Income Deal Could Create New M&A Dynamics
The Singapore government's decision to block German insurer Allianz's $2.2 billion bid for a controlling stake in local entity Income Insurance could set important precedents for future mergers and acquisitions, particularly in dealing with public interest concerns, legal experts say.
FORUM: Winning Client Hearts
In today's dynamic legal landscape, top attorneys leverage a mix of expertise, communication skills, and client-focused strategies to build and maintain a robust client base.
TOP 15 CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICERS: Li Chian See, Blackstone Group (HK)
In the increasingly complex world of compliance, Asia's top chief compliance officers are exhibiting strategic leadership and pioneering innovative approaches to ensure compliance while fortifying organizational resilience. Li Chian See, managing director and Asia Pacific head of compliance at Blackstone Group (HK), has been recognized as one of the 2024 ALB Asia Top 15 Chief Compliance Officers for her commitment to compliance excellence.
How Carey Olsen drives gender diversity and inclusion
Offshore law firm Carey Olsen has implemented a range of initiatives to promote diversity and inclusion, with a particular focus on gender diversity. Partners at the firm shed light on these efforts, highlighting measurable outcomes, equitable advancement opportunities, and strategies to mitigate unconscious bias. They also talk about how the firm's proactive approach has not only fostered an inclusive environment but also paved the way for female lawyers to take on leadership roles and high-profile cases.
REAL ESTATE: Lands of Opportunity
With heightened refinancing costs impacting property values and changing consumer behaviour stifling demand for commercial and residential real estate in the Asia-Pacific region broadly, South and Southeast Asia have stood out with pockets of optimism in this sector.