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.
Digital Transformation Brings Opportunities, Challenges [Brought to you by Baker McKenzie]
Digital transformation has emerged as a key focus for corporations across the Asia Pacific region, particularly as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, which has accelerated the trend. And many of the technologies that have gained prominence in the past two years are likely here to stay.
Legal Channels Essential for Evolving Manufacturing Industries’ IP Strategies
In October last year, Japan’s biggest steelmaker Nippon Steel had filed a suit against its key customers, carmaker Toyota Motors and China’s Baoshan Iron & Steel, alleging infringement of a patent for production technology related to a key device for electrified vehicles. This rare legal battle also saw a previously submissive steelmaker seeking a court injunction to stop Toyota from producing electrical vehicles. However, what matters is not the rebellion itself, but the IP strategy adopted by Japanese companies, lawyers say.
ALB India Rising Stars 2022
The Indian legal industry has been witnessing young lawyers set high standards and achieve their goals at a very young age. ALB spotlights Indian lawyers under the age of 40 who have been making an impact in the country’s legal scene. The list is in alphabetical order and some lawyers have been profiled.