The draft Advocates (Amendment) Bill, 2025 sought to recognize in-house legal professionals as “legal practitioners” in India, a significant modernization effort, but was withdrawn due to opposition from the Bar Council of India.
Thailand's proposed Entertainment Complex Bill aims to legalise casinos to enhance tourism and generate revenue while implementing strict regulations to address concerns about problem gambling and social impacts.
The recent success of Harvey AI and other legaltech startups highlights a significant shift in investor confidence and growth potential within the Asian legaltech sector.
In its fifth edition, ALB recognises the top lawyers in the technology, media, and telecommunications sectors across Asia in the Asia Super Lawyers 2025 list.
Legal disputes in Asia are expected to rise in 2025 due to cybersecurity issues, AI ethics concerns, and automated workplace decisions.
The eFishery scandal reveals significant flaws in Indonesia's regulatory oversight and corporate governance, highlighting the dangers of prioritizing growth over sustainable business practices in the tech sector.
Antony Sassi, former head of RPC's Asia operations in Hong Kong, emphasizes the need for adaptability and specialization in international law firms in Asia to navigate shifting geopolitical landscapes as he takes on the role of global managing partner in London.
Singapore and Malaysia have established the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ) to enhance economic collaboration and create skilled jobs while attracting foreign investment through favourable tax incentives.
Hong Kong's IPO market is experiencing a revival, making it an attractive destination for Chinese companies amid global uncertainty and increasing investor interest.
Singapore has made its COVID-era Simplified Insolvency Programme a permanent fixture, refining it to aid a broader range of companies while balancing efficiency and creditor protection.
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
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
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
The 21st Kingfisher ALB Hong Kong Law Awards 2022, the first in-person awards in Hong Kong in two years, was a one-of-a-kind celebration, being held simultaneously at two locations that were connected by a livestream. Awards were given out in 47
Watch this video and hear from Amantha Chia, Head of Legal Media Group at Thomson Reuters, as she offers an overview of the upgraded ALB website and its new features.
Japanese companies have seen rising geo-economic risks from the Ukraine war, which not only requires them to cut Russian businesses but also may force appraisal their businesses with China, as Russia moving closer to China in the face of
Kyu Chul Lee, managing partner of Korea’s DR &AJU, sheds light on his management philosophy and strategy for the firm’s growth. He also recounts some of the highlights from his time in charge and the motto he lives.
Vincent Wang, Partner at Paul Hastings weighs in on Hong Kong’s capital markets trends.
Charles Russell Speechlys unpacks how the global COVID-19 pandemic has turned private wealth on its head, why Hong Kong work in this space is booming, and what will keep lawyers busy in the coming month.
Jeremy Lightfoot, head of Carey Olsen’s dispute resolution and litigation practice in Hong Kong, discusses how the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted offshore disputes, and offers predictions and insights for what is ahead.
The 18th Practical Law ALB Hong Kong In-House Legal Summit 2021 took place successfully on 7 September at the Grand Hyatt Hong Kong. This signature annual event gathered over 240 in-house counsels, legal practitioners and industry experts to
Asian Legal Business (ALB) is proud to present the 18th Annual SSQ ALB China Law Awards 2021 - the pre-eminent legal awards in China! These prestigious awards will pay tribute to the outstanding performance of private practitioners and