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.
THAILAND REPORT: Bright Spot
Thailand’s IPO market has shown robust growth in recent years. In 2022, a total of $3.6 billion was raised on the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) – the highest level of funds in Southeast Asia. With an even better 2023 on the cards, lawyers share with ALB what‘s in store for capital markets work this year and what clients should look out for.
Q&A: Charting a New Course
After spending 15 years or more at Singapore’s domestic legal giant Rajah & Tann, disputes specialists Danny Ong and Wern-Jhien Yam decided to break away to blaze their own trail. The duo founded Setia Law, which prides itself as innovative and solutions-driven while boasting expertise in crypto disputes and restructuring.
ALB Asia IP Rankings 2023
As the Asian region reopens after three years of the COVID-19 pandemic, the role of intellectual property remains more important than ever. This is reflected in the approaches of the best law firms for IP work, which have gone above and beyond when it comes to servicing their clients in these times of transition.