RANKINGS: ALB Asia Top 15 Female Lawyers 2024
In a legal landscape increasingly shaped by female talent, Asian Legal Business (ALB) presents its fourth annual ranking of the Top 15 Female Lawyers in Asia, showcasing the remarkable achievements and contributions of women in the legal profession across the region. As we celebrate these outstanding…
INDONESIA REPORT: Healing the System
Indonesia's healthcare system has been under immense pressure, with the COVID-19 pandemic exposing its vulnerabilities and limitations. In response, the government has introduced sweeping reforms through the New Health Law and its implementing regulation, aiming to revitalise the sector and attract foreign expertise. Lawyers in Indonesia say these changes could transform the country's healthcare landscape, but not without potential legal challenges and implementation hurdles.
EXPLAINER: Will London win over more Chinese companies with new listing rules?
London, once a marquee fundraising destination where big-name companies vied for a place, has in recent years struggled to attract listings from high-growth start-ups to large conglomerates as lack of liquidity and tight regulations dimmed the prospects for returns.
FORUM: Every Penny Counts
In an age characterised by transformative technology and economic challenges, general counsel are required to achieve greater results with limited resources. Corporate legal leaders share with ALB their strategies for maintaining attention to intricate budgetary details while ensuring they continue to contribute value to the organisation.
RANKINGS: ALB Asia Offshore Litigators 2024
Continuing its tradition, ALB highlights the accomplishments of offshore law firm dispute practitioners who have excelled in handling significant cases and delivering exceptional client service.
RANKINGS: ALB Hong Kong Firms to Watch 2024
Hong Kong’s status as a global financial centre has fostered a highly competitive legal market. Boutique law firms have emerged as significant contributors, demonstrating exceptional capabilities and a deep understanding of local business needs. This year, ALB continues to identify and recognise these standout firms for their achievements. the list is in alphabetical order, and some firms have been profiled.
CORPORATE FINANCE: Convertible Craze
In a surprising turn of events, convertible bonds have become the go-to financial instrument for Chinese companies seeking to raise capital.
Crypto Setbacks Set To Shape Hk’s Digital Assets Approach
Even as dramatic bankruptcies buffeted the cryptocurrency world lately, the Hong Kong government is set to stay the course of turning the SAR into a global digital assets hub.
Reciprocal Enforcement Bill To Boost Hong Kong’s Disputes Standing
On Oct. 26, many in Hong Kong’s legal community applauded the culmination of a prolonged cross-border judicial and legislative endeavour aimed at expanding the enforceability in Hong Kong of some judgments granted by civil courts in the mainland.
Despite Slowing Deals, Greater China Rainmakers Vital to Firms’ Plans
One noticeable by-product of Greater China’s tepid transactional landscape in the past year has been in a slowdown in the lateral hires of senior corporate lawyers in the region, with the trend set to continue in 2023 as economists expect China’s growth this year to be almost the weakest in decades.