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.
‘An industry-wide problem required an industry-wide solution’
Jeff Green is the CEO of Lupl, a legal industry platform founded by a group of law firms – including Rajah & Tann and Cooley – in 2020. After being in early adopter mode this year, Lupl recently unveiled its global release. Green says he hopes Lupl will help reduce complexity, bring focus, and solve common pain points for legal professionals.
Hong Kong To Enter SPAC Race, but Rules Are Deemed Too Prohibitive
Since the start of this year, discussions of Special Purpose Acquisition Companies (SPACs) have been everywhere in Asia as technology, healthcare and fintech startups sought out an alternative listing route. While lawyers have noted concerns around the quality of information disclosure and potential for conflicts and corporate governance, it has done nothing to stem the hype. So far in 2021, there has been close to $137 billion worth of SPACs issued globally, according to Refinitiv, with this number reportedly fallen following a regulatory crackdown.
New Year Resolutions
As another year packed with challenges and trials draws to a close, law firm leaders consider what measures were successful, and how those will influence their strategies for 2022 and beyond.