MIDDLE EAST: ‘Law firms offer very little innovation’

by Nimitt Dixit |

 

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

by Sarah Wong |

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

by Nimitt Dixit |

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?

by Sarah Wong |

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

by Sarah Wong |

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’

by Sarah Wong |

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.

Ireland Calling

by Elizabeth Beattie |

The pandemic and prolonged work from home arrangements have given many causes to carefully consider where they base themselves, their families, and their assets — particularly as travel restrictions complicate mobility. One compelling, but perhaps not obvious, choice, is Ireland.

Wanted: Crypto Clarity

by Elizabeth Beattie |

Thailand’s digital assets industry has been booming in recent months. According to the country’s SEC, cryptocurrency trading accounts have rocketed from 160,000 at the end of 2020 to 470,000 by the start of February. In March, the Bank of Thailand (BOT) issued policy guidelines on how stablecoins are to be regulated, but these still leave many areas of ambiguity for lawyers and businesses in the market. 

ALB Offshore Client Choice List 2021

In its annual list, ALB picks out Asia’s outstanding lawyers working with offshore law firms. These legal professionals have exceeded client expectations and requirements, delivering high-quality advice and support, and being recognised by their clients for the same. The lawyers in the list were selected based on client recommendations sent directly to ALB. A few lawyers have been profiled below.