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RANKINGS: ALB Asia Top 15 Female Lawyers 2024
In a legal landscape increasingly shaped by female talent, Asian Legal Business (ALB) presents its fourth annual ranking of the Top 15 Female Lawyers in Asia, showcasing the remarkable achievements and contributions of women in the legal profession across the region. As we celebrate these outstanding…
INDONESIA REPORT: Healing the System
Indonesia's healthcare system has been under immense pressure, with the COVID-19 pandemic exposing its vulnerabilities and limitations. In response, the government has introduced sweeping reforms through the New Health Law and its implementing regulation, aiming to revitalise the sector and attract foreign expertise. Lawyers in Indonesia say these changes could transform the country's healthcare landscape, but not without potential legal challenges and implementation hurdles.
EXPLAINER: Will London win over more Chinese companies with new listing rules?
London, once a marquee fundraising destination where big-name companies vied for a place, has in recent years struggled to attract listings from high-growth start-ups to large conglomerates as lack of liquidity and tight regulations dimmed the prospects for returns.
FORUM: Every Penny Counts
In an age characterised by transformative technology and economic challenges, general counsel are required to achieve greater results with limited resources. Corporate legal leaders share with ALB their strategies for maintaining attention to intricate budgetary details while ensuring they continue to contribute value to the organisation.
RANKINGS: ALB Asia Offshore Litigators 2024
Continuing its tradition, ALB highlights the accomplishments of offshore law firm dispute practitioners who have excelled in handling significant cases and delivering exceptional client service.
RANKINGS: ALB Hong Kong Firms to Watch 2024
Hong Kong’s status as a global financial centre has fostered a highly competitive legal market. Boutique law firms have emerged as significant contributors, demonstrating exceptional capabilities and a deep understanding of local business needs. This year, ALB continues to identify and recognise these standout firms for their achievements. the list is in alphabetical order, and some firms have been profiled.
CORPORATE FINANCE: Convertible Craze
In a surprising turn of events, convertible bonds have become the go-to financial instrument for Chinese companies seeking to raise capital.
The Amazon-Reliance Battle Escalates
U.S giant Amazon’s face-off against India’s Reliance over Future Retail has grabbed attention in India and beyond. Amazon, eager to make a dent in India — one of the world’s fastest-growing retail markets, is now locked in a protracted, complex legal battle of more than a year with Future, stalling its $3.4 billion sale to Reliance, owned by India’s richest man Mukesh Ambani. After colourful courtroom exchanges, in early March both companies agreed to hold discussions to resolve their dispute, but these too appear to have failed. All the while, lawyers are eagerly watching the developments unfold.
Lawyers and the Metaverse
In February this year, ArentFox Schiff announced that it had become the first major U.S. law firm to “join the Metaverse” by acquiring a land site in Decentraland, a fact that underscored how seriously lawyers are taking one of the latest technology trends. Technologist and futurist Joseph Raczynski of Thomson Reuters Legal talks about how the Metaverse will impact the legal space, and what lawyers should do to prepare.
SG Russia Sanctions Unlikely To Hit Local Businesses Hard
With Russia’s invasion of Ukraine growing increasingly bloody and allegations of war crimes mounting, Singapore has taken a stronger stance than other Southeast Asian countries. In March, the city-state’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) announced sanctions that extend to banks, and export bans on computers, electronics and military items.