RANKINGS: ALB Asia Top 15 Female Lawyers 2024

by Asian Legal Business《亚洲法律杂志》, Nimitt Dixit |

 

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

by Sarah Wong |

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?

by Sarah Wong |

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

by Sarah Wong |

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.

Can Indonesia’s New Data Protection Law Plug the Regulatory Loopholes?

by Sarah Wong |

Years in the making, Indonesia’s first comprehensive data protection law was finally passed by lawmakers on Sept. 20 as the COVID-19 pandemic prolonged the bill’s already thorny deliberations. That made Indonesia the fifth country in Southeast Asia to have its own data regulatory framework.

HK Firms Buck Global Trend in Clinging to Premium Offices

by Sarah Wong |

As most of the world starts shaking off the shadow of the COVID-19 pandemic, an increasing number of companies, including industry titans such as Apple and Tesla, are demanding an end to remote work and that employees return to the office. But some employers have found themselves still dangling hybrid options to lure back workers acclimated to the flexibility and autonomy of the work-from-home arrangements.

Barriers and Risks Thwart Asia’s Green Drive

by Sarah Wong |

Intensifying climate disasters along with stark warnings by global scientists in recent years have illustrated a perilous future for the planet if inaction continues. Hurricanes, floods, heatwaves, and wildfires are wreaking havoc in advanced and developing economies alike, even though poorer countries often bear more of the brunt.