In January, Indonesia introduced a set of rules requiring miners to shift from their current ‘contracts of work’ to so-called ‘special mining permits’ before being allowed to resume exports of semi-processed ores and concentrates. This move has led…
Alternative legal service providers (ALSPs) have increasingly become a solution to companies’ need for more cost-effective legal services. However, the important question to answer is: Can it work in Asia?
Apart from assisting members in connecting with their peers across jurisdictions, law firm networks are also helping them upgrade their skills and preparing them for a fast-evolving international business environment.
As one of Japan’s Big Four law firms, Anderson Mori & Tomotsune has made it its mission to improve diversity and inclusion, or D&I, across the firm and Japan’s legal industry. ALB talks to Mari Itoh, a partner at AMT and a founding member of the firm’s D&I committee, about AMT’s D&I initiatives, goals, and challenges.
ALB Asia's Fastest Growing Firms: One Asia Lawyers Group
One Asia Lawyers Group has been recognised by Asian Legal Business as one of Asia’s fastest-growing firms this year. In this interview with ALB, OAL Managing Partner Tetsuo Kurita shares some of his firm's growth highlights and development strategies.
Kingfisher ALB Hong Kong Law Awards: Hear From Our Partners
After two years of virtual events, the Kingfisher ALB Hong Kong Law Awards 2022 made an epic in-person comeback on Sept. 9, bringing around 200 legal professionals and leaders together for the prestigious celebration held concurrently at the Island Shangri-La and the Ritz-Carlton, and connected via livestream.
Before the event, ALB chatted with our event partners to hear their tho…