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.
Content ‘Cut-Through’ One of Legal Industry’s Biggest Challenges
Given the challenges that business has faced the world over in the past year has revolved around an obscure virus that has ravaged most aspects of daily life, it is unsurprising that many firms in the legal industry are looking at their communications effort in 2021 for the type of “cut-through” that will elevate key messaging related to their service offering and brand identity across a multiple of practices.
ALB India Rising Stars 2021
The Indian legal industry has seen young lawyers making their mark in the market by setting high standards and achieving results for their clients. ALB has listed 50 lawyers who are making an impact in the Indian legal scene. The list is in alphabetical order and certain lawyers have been profiled.
NCLAT’s Imagination – Laudable or Unpalatable?
India’s Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC), introduced in 2016, has certainly provided a lifeline to struggling companies. However, while its effectiveness is undeniable, one can see that the IBC does not distinguish between businesses, or adapt its remit to the unique needs of certain sectors. Is this equal treatment acceptable, or must the IBC trans-form into a sector-specific law, consider the ground realities and concerns of all stakeholders?