MIDDLE EAST: ‘Law firms offer very little innovation’
Mohammed Jamil is the group general counsel of Petromin Corporation, Saudi Arabia. Jamil has over 20 years of in-house experience working as an attorney across multiple jurisdictions. In the Middle East, he has worked in the legal teams of Yusuf Bin Ahmed Kanoo, Saudi Basic Industries…
RANKINGS: ALB Asia Top 15 GCs 2024
In the fast-paced world of Asian business, general counsel are emerging as key players in shaping corporate strategy. Gone are the days when these legal experts were confined to the sidelines of compliance and risk management. Today, they're at the forefront of innovation, building trust, and driving their organisations forward.
THAILAND: Going Electric
Thailand has established itself as the most dynamic automotive market in Southeast Asia, particularly during a period of industrial transformation in the region. In response to cost and regulatory factors, manufacturers and automakers from China are realigning their supply chains, resulting in increased competition within the Thai market. And while the surge in Chinese electric vehicles in Thailand is creating new opportunities for legal services, lawyers need to adapt quickly to grab their share of the work.
LEGAL NETWORKS: Network-Powered AI
Proactive legal networks are playing a unique role in the proliferation of the latest in artificial intelligence within the legal industry.
EXPLAINER: Can Vietnam’s Updated Telecom Law Help Attract Foreign Investment?
Vietnam, one of the fastest-growing countries in Southeast Asia in recent years, has been eager to bring its economy to the forefront of the latest technological evolution.
BRIEF: Malaysia Offers Investors Cooling IPO Respite During Sluggish Summer
In a year when global IPO markets have wilted under the economic heat, Bursa Malaysia has stood out as a surprising oasis of activity.
Q&A: ‘Technology is key to assisting the evolution of arbitration’
Hong Kong-based LegalTech non-profit eBRAM International Online Dispute Resolution Centre was established in 2018, and currently offers online deal-making and dispute resolution services, among others.
Will the Overhaul of Macau’s Gaming Law Scupper Its Global Ambitions?
Casino and junket operators in Macau are gearing up for the impact of the territory’s recently overhauled gaming law, the biggest such reform in two decades for the former Portuguese colony. The latest amendments to the gaming law further standardise the size and development of the industry while meting out punishment for a number of offences, ranging from underperforming revenue to jeopardising national security. While these tighter regulations could put Macau’s pandemic-battered economy under more pressure, there are also new opportunities.
ALB Asia M&A Rankings 2022
In this annual ranking, ALB picks the leading law firms for M&A work in the region. Ranked law firms stand out in their respective jurisdictions for the quality of work, and size and profile of deals, as well as clients.
New Deals, New Skills
As emerging technologies like Web3 become a significant part of Asia’s M&A landscape, law firms are under pressure to upgrade their capabilities and offerings to cater to the same. Leaders say that in order to do this, not only do lawyers need to track existing laws and regulations, but also understand the technologies that underpin them.