CAPITAL MARKETS: Nikkei’s New Dawn
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Japan's strategic reforms have sparked record foreign investment and a Nikkei 225 surge, as cost-conscious management and market-friendly policies transform the country into an attractive global investment hub.
Foreign ownership of Japanese stocks climbed to a record last year after significant reforms in the…
Q&A: ‘A transformed economy with decarbonisation at its heart’
Matthew Gingell, general counsel of Oxygen House, established The Chancery Lane Project in 2019 with the aim of promoting significant advancements in decarbonisation through the integration of climate protection measures into international commercial agreements.
BRIEFS: Korean Companies Face Left-Leaning Agenda as Opposition Dominates Parliament
On May 30, South Korea’s newly elected National Assembly met for the first time after the April local elections altered the composition of the country’s 300-seat legislature.
EXPLAINER: How will the updated Company Law help Corporate China?
Since the enactment of China’s Company Law in 1994, the country’s corporate landscape has taken off in a phenomenal way. To date, more than 40 million companies have been established, and almost 10,000 public companies are listed on the three major stock exchanges.
FORUM: The Next Generation
As the Asia legal market continues to evolve on the back of shifting political and market forces, law firms are being challenged on multiple fronts, including technological capabilities and business models. A well-structured succession plan is necessary to facilitate a smooth transition and introduce new perspectives. Law firms across the region discuss how they are preparing the next generation of leaders to guide their firms into the future.
RANKINGS: ALB Asia Super 50 Disputes Lawyers 2024
In its fourth annual list, Asian Legal Business spotlights the region’s top dispute lawyers, recognised for their outstanding client service. These lawyers were rigorously selected based on client recommendations directly submitted to ALB. The list is presented alphabetically, with profiles for select individuals.
RANKINGS: ALB Singapore Rising Stars 2024
In its third edition, Asian Legal Business continues its tradition of identifying the country’s most promising legal talents. These exceptional lawyers demonstrate remarkable potential and have earned consistent client praise. The list is arranged alphabetically, and some lawyers have been featured in profiles.
RANKINGS: ALB Asia Top 15 In-House Teams 2023
With the growing complexity of regulations and legal frameworks across different countries in the region, companies have increasingly turned to their in-house legal teams for guidance and support. In-house lawyers have become more involved in strategic decision-making processes and have adopted a proactive approach to risk management.
Q&A: “Asia has made unprecedented progress in international arbitration”
The ICC International Court of Arbitration recently marked the 100th anniversary of its founding. Claudia Salomon, international disputes specialist and the first female president of the ICC Court, shares with ALB about its evolution, the development of arbitration across Asian jurisdictions, and why dispute resolution is now more important than ever in the age of mounting geopolitical risks.
BRIEFS: Branding, Personnel, BD Challenges Await Japanese Firms Looking Overseas
Japanese law firms are now becoming a global force to be reckoned with. While most Big Four firms already have a strong presence in other Asian countries, including many locations within the ASEAN region, others are looking even further afield. Nishimura & Asahi, Japan’s largest law firm, already has offices in Germany and the U.S., while Anderson Mori & Tomotsune and Nagashima Ohno & Tsunematsu have outposts in London and New York, respectively.