MIDDLE EAST: ‘Law firms offer very little innovation’
Mohammed Jamil is the group general counsel of Petromin Corporation, Saudi Arabia. Jamil has over 20 years of in-house experience working as an attorney across multiple jurisdictions. In the Middle East, he has worked in the legal teams of Yusuf Bin Ahmed Kanoo, Saudi Basic Industries…
RANKINGS: ALB Asia Top 15 GCs 2024
In the fast-paced world of Asian business, general counsel are emerging as key players in shaping corporate strategy. Gone are the days when these legal experts were confined to the sidelines of compliance and risk management. Today, they're at the forefront of innovation, building trust, and driving their organisations forward.
THAILAND: Going Electric
Thailand has established itself as the most dynamic automotive market in Southeast Asia, particularly during a period of industrial transformation in the region. In response to cost and regulatory factors, manufacturers and automakers from China are realigning their supply chains, resulting in increased competition within the Thai market. And while the surge in Chinese electric vehicles in Thailand is creating new opportunities for legal services, lawyers need to adapt quickly to grab their share of the work.
LEGAL NETWORKS: Network-Powered AI
Proactive legal networks are playing a unique role in the proliferation of the latest in artificial intelligence within the legal industry.
EXPLAINER: Can Vietnam’s Updated Telecom Law Help Attract Foreign Investment?
Vietnam, one of the fastest-growing countries in Southeast Asia in recent years, has been eager to bring its economy to the forefront of the latest technological evolution.
BRIEF: Malaysia Offers Investors Cooling IPO Respite During Sluggish Summer
In a year when global IPO markets have wilted under the economic heat, Bursa Malaysia has stood out as a surprising oasis of activity.
Q&A: ‘Technology is key to assisting the evolution of arbitration’
Hong Kong-based LegalTech non-profit eBRAM International Online Dispute Resolution Centre was established in 2018, and currently offers online deal-making and dispute resolution services, among others.
Green Ambitions
As environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues take centre stage around the world, governments are taking steps to create investment opportunities and construct a more environmentally friendly operating environment. Lawyers say Thailand, a leader in ESG disclosure in Southeast Asia, is well placed to court the benefits of such a shift.
Change and Progress
Over the past few years, law firms and lawyers have grappled with a rapidly changing business landscape, thanks in large part to the COVID-19 pandemic. Along with new ways of working, the industry has seen the emergence of new practice areas. For legal networks, this has meant guiding their clients through uncertainty.
As Cryptocurrency Use Grows in Asia, It Increasingly Attracts Regulatory Scrutiny
Crypto and blockchain investments in Asia-Pacific hit $3.1 billion in 2021, up from just $386.3 million in 2020, according to KPMG. But what this jump also means is that Asia’s key business hubs are likely to tighten their cryptocurrency regulations, as awareness of associated risks grows.