Thailand’s energy sector has been the topic of much conversation of late. For one, the country looks set to revise its Petroleum Act this year, which means more licences will be granted for oil and gas exploration. But the overall shift is towards renewable energy, with solar becoming a major component. Ranajit Dam looks at what this shift means for Thailand’s energy companies and lawyers

Shardul Shroff, executive chairman of Shardul Amarchand, speaks to Ranajit Dam about the transition from the legacy Amarchand Mangaldas, his vision for the firm, and how it is looking to attract and retain the best talent as the war for lawyers heats up

Cyril Shroff, Managing Partner of the recently created Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas, reflects on the split, talks about expansion plans, and compares Indian and international law firms. Interview with Ranajit Dam

Eversheds’ launch of its Agile contract lawyer offering in Asia is another sign that companies in the region might be ready to embrace newer ways of consuming legal services

As the ASEAN Economic Community moves towards becoming a reality, how are member-states preparing for it? What do companies need to do to get involved, and what kind of advice are lawyers providing? Ranajit Dam investigates

In the lead-up to CIArb’s Centenary Year Conference in Singapore, Richard Tan, chairman of the Singapore branch of CIArb, and board members Francis Xavier SC and Paul Sandosham talk to Ranajit Dam about what delegates can expect at the conference, CIArb’s goals for Asia, and how the organisation is working to make arbitration in the region more widespread and attractive

The Philippines is now Asia’s second-fastest growing economy, bringing with it both deals and opportunities. Ranajit Dam examines how in-house counsel are coping with – and capitalising on – these boom times

The first legal-tech startups have begun sprouting in Asia. It’s only a matter of time before they really begin to branch out across the industry

As Asian law firms find their clients’ business increasingly moving across borders, a number are looking to find partners they can trust in different jurisdictions. This is bringing into increasing focus the role played by independent law firm networks in building these bridges. Ranajit Dam finds out more

In only about four years since its founding, RHTLaw Taylor Wessing has shown itself to be one of the more progressive-minded law firms in the region. The affiliation with Taylor Wessing came fairly early on, but more recently the firm has launched its ASEAN+ network, ventured beyond traditional legal services and is planning to list a holding company early next year. Tan Chong Huat, the firm’s managing partner describes the firm’s evolution to Ranajit Dam