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.
THAILAND REPORT: Better Days Ahead
After a slow start to Thailand’s dealmaking scene in 2023, mergers and acquisitions (M&A) activities are expected to tick up in the second half of the year, with businesses finally taking their feet off the brakes. But lawyers say that companies need to navigate not just tight monetary conditions and heightened geopolitical risks, but also a murky political situation in Thailand.
RANKINGS: ALB Thailand Rising Stars 2023
In its inaugural list, Asian Legal Business introduces the emerging legal practitioners in Thailand’s new era. These practitioners have demonstrated great potential in the industry and have received high praise from their clients. The list is in alphabetical order, and features profiles of select lawyers.
RANKINGS: ALB Asia M&A Rankings 2023
Even as dealmaking slowed down in the first half of 2023, the Asian region still recorded a number of notable M&A transactions. In its annual Asia M&A Rankings, ALB spotlights the leading law firms for M&A work, shedding light on the top players driving the region’s most impactful and intricate deals.