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.
ALB Asia’s Top 15 Litigators 2022
Litigators are valued for their ability to solve complex problems and adapt quickly to changing circumstances. As the second edition of this annual ranking shows, these attributes have never been more valuable, particularly in the shadow of the COVID pandemic.
SPAC Potential
New listing rules are paving the way for plenty of SPAC activity in Hong Kong and Singapore in the coming months. With Singapore already seeing its first SPAC IPOs, and Hong Kong recently approving a listing framework of its own, offshore law firms are gearing up to take advantage of this nascent opportunity.
Eye of the Tiger
As the Year of the Tiger opens, partners at domestic and international firms in China share with ALB the lessons they have learnt from 2021, and how they will use those to navigate market changes. They also discuss their strategies to attract and retain talent, their observations of the profound changes taking place in China’s legal industry, and their outlook for the coming year.