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Turning it around

BY Ranajit Dam, Fransiska Nangoy |

A stagnant 2014 had threatened to lead into a frustrating 2015 for Indonesia’s economy, but a series of reforms launched by president Joko Widodo has brought some of the smiles back, after FDI showed an increase last year. Ranajit Dam speaks to lawyers about the impact the packages have had on both investor interest as well as the ensuing legal work
ALB CSR List 2016

BY Ranajit Dam |

An expanded CSR list showcases 25 law firms in Asia that clearly have their hearts in the right place when it comes to giving back to their communities. By Ranajit Dam
ALB In-House Survey 2016

BY Ranajit Dam |

A wide-ranging survey of Asia-based corporate legal professionals sheds light on interesting trends and gives some clues as to which way the industry is heading. Certainly, more work is moving in-house, while clients are growing more discerning about the firms they employ, finds Ranajit Dam
Still going strong

BY Ranajit Dam, imothy Mclaughlin, Martin Petty |

Myanmar remains one of Southeast Asia’s more alluring destinations for foreign investment, and the recent victory of the national league should ensure the trend continues. In the meantime, the country has launched a stock exchange, announced new foreign banking licences and is also looking to update outdated laws. By Ranajit Dam
‘You must always stay true to your philosophy’

BY Ranajit Dam |

Krishna Ramachandra, Managing Director of Duane Morris & Selvam, speaks to Ranajit Dam about the firm’s Asian expansion strategy, what it takes to thrive in Singapore’s legal market, and his optimism for 2016
Think small

BY Ranajit Dam |

As far as clients go, SMEs and startups might not hold the same allure as larger corporations, but law firms would be foolish to ignore them
State of the Market: Singapore & Hong Kong

BY Ranajit Dam, Cynthia Claytor |

The end of the year is the ideal time to take stock of how the last 12 months have been for a legal market, key trends witnessed, and how some of the important players are doing. The State of the Market report for Singapore and Hong Kong captures the mood of the industry, and what 2016 holds. By Ranajit Dam and Cynthia Claytor
Silver linings

BY Ranajit Dam, Pracha Hariraksapitak |

Thailand, Southeast Asia’s second-largest economy, has been stuck in a rut ever since the political unrest there began more than two years ago. The military junta, in power since May last year, has been attempting to revive the economy with mixed results, but there’s still enough work to keep lawyers busy, finds Ranajit Dam. With additional reporting by Pracha Hariraksapitak
Cartel crackdown

BY Ranajit Dam, Manuel Mogato |

Following some two decades of efforts, the Philippines finally enacted its Competition Law earlier this year. Ranajit Dam speaks to local lawyers about the impact it is expected to have. With additional reporting by Manuel Mogato
In cloud we trust

BY Ranajit Dam |

Legal case management software has become a vital part of the dispute resolution process.