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.
Whistleblowing on the Rise in APAC, but Protections Lag
As we emerge from the pandemic and employees revaluate their relationships with their employers, an increasing number are feeling emboldened to speak up against corporate misconduct. This trend has put the Asia-Pacific region under the spotlight, where organisations are playing catch-up with the evolving legal and regulatory landscape. The inadequacies strike even starker as jurisdictions within the European Union have been safeguarded by a comprehensive and unified legal framework for whistle-blowers since 2019.
Crypto Setbacks Set To Shape Hk’s Digital Assets Approach
Even as dramatic bankruptcies buffeted the cryptocurrency world lately, the Hong Kong government is set to stay the course of turning the SAR into a global digital assets hub.
Reciprocal Enforcement Bill To Boost Hong Kong’s Disputes Standing
On Oct. 26, many in Hong Kong’s legal community applauded the culmination of a prolonged cross-border judicial and legislative endeavour aimed at expanding the enforceability in Hong Kong of some judgments granted by civil courts in the mainland.