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.
ALB Asia's Top 15 Female Lawyers 2022
Each year, ALB recognises leading women lawyers in Asia, who continually deliver impressive results in their respective practice areas and jurisdictions, earning accolades from colleagues and breaking ground in the process. This year, submissions from around the region illustrated the impact of female leaders from Vietnam to Hong Kong.
On the Move
The blockbuster IPO of GoTo, Indonesia’s largest tech company, in April this year has underlined how robust the fast-growing tech sector is in the country. While lawyers say they are looking ahead to more such offerings, they are also mindful of regulatory developments coming up.
China’s Lockdowns Putting Pressure on Global Supply Chains
In early June, Shanghai finally relaxed its strict COVID control measures, measures that had been in place for more than two months. These allowed for production of goods and international shipping to resume. Given Shanghai’s important role in the global supply chain and its status as a major shipping hub in China, the lockdown has had far-reaching effects, once again bringing the issue of supply chain resilience back to the public eye.