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.
Hong Kong Legal Recruiters See Talent Crunch Thanks to Departures, but Stay Optimistic
Recruiters in Hong Kong are bracing for a talent crunch as people leave, but they do not see this as an issue for law firms, which they say can tap into plenty of local talent to make up the deficit.
Could the 3AC Collapse Compound Singapore’s Crypto Caution?
The Singapore-based cryptocurrency hedge fund Three Arrows Capital (3AC) was ordered into liquidation in late June after losing more than $3 billion over 2021 and 2022, making its collapse one of the largest hedge-fund trading losses of all time. The collapse may have shaken Singapore’s burgeoning cryptocurrency sector, but lawyers say that tighter scrutiny of the industry from the city-state’s authorities will ensure its sustainable growth.
Best of Both Worlds
If the pandemic has taught us one thing, it is that working life will never be the same. Employees at all levels now show a preference for doing at least some of their work from home, and as a result, law firms have begun introducing hybrid working policies. Leaders say that taking a focused approach is key to balance both productivity needs and employee well-being.