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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.
What Young Lawyers Want
Already grappling with high stress, mental health issues, and a lack of meaningful mentorship at work, young lawyers today are facing new challenges unique to the time they live in. ALB talks to junior lawyers across the region who share their experiences, aspirations, and obstacles when making their mark in a legal industry reshaped by three years of pandemic and the advent of AI.
ALB Hong Kong Firms to Watch 2023
Being one of the most vibrant business centres in the Asia Pacific region, Hong Kong has witnessed a rapidly evolving legal service landscape over the past decade. An increasing volume of boutique law firms has proven to be competitive players in the market with excellent credentials and reliability. In its inaugural list, ALB shines a spotlight on emerging law firms that have stood out from the crowd and have continued to make an impact on the market. The list is in alphabetical order, and some firms have been profiled.
BRIEFS: Female Litigators Press for Change as Gender Equality Lags in Practice Area
Almost six decades since the passage of the Women’s Charter in parliament, like many other Asian countries, Singapore is still grappling with one of its most entrenched socioeconomic challenges – gender inequality.