ENERGY: Renewable Roadblocks

by Sarah Wong |

    Law firms interviewed: A&O Shearman; Reed Smith

     

    In recent years, the combination of trade conflicts, the pandemic, and regional tensions have resulted in increased volatility for businesses in the energy, transportation, and commodities sectors. In Southeast Asia, where the transition to green energy is one of the…

    MIDDLE EAST: Eastern Promise

    China's economic ties with the Middle East have been rapidly expanding, with bilateral trade reaching approximately $500 billion in both 2022 and 2023.

    MIDDLE EAST: ‘Law firms offer very little innovation’

    by Nimitt Dixit |

    Mohammed Jamil is the group general counsel of Saudi Arabian lubricant maker Petromin Corporation. 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 Corporation (SABIC), Kuwait Finance House, and TRW.

    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.

    GC Profile: Alex Au, Director – General Counsel (Corporate & Investment), Link Asset Management Limited

    In the fast-paced world of Asian business, general counsels are playing an increasingly important role in shaping corporate strategy. These legal experts are now at the forefront of innovation, building trust, and driving their organizations forward. ALB recognises Alex Au, Director and General Counsel (Corporate & Investment) at Link Asset Management Limited, as one of ALB Asia's top general counsels for 2024.

    THAILAND: Going Electric

    by Sarah Wong |

    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

    by Nimitt Dixit |

    Proactive legal networks are playing a unique role in the proliferation of the latest in artificial intelligence within the legal industry.

    Safety First

    by Elizabeth Beattie |

    South Korea is no stranger to overseas investment, but in recent years, it has been expanding its footprint into emerging markets too. These less-developed markets, however, come with potential complications and higher risks, and as a result, arbitration and other avenues of dispute resolution are becoming increasingly important.

    Wait and Watch

    by Ranajit Dam |

    As the likelihood of the UK crashing out of the European Union without a deal increases, Asian companies, especially those with business interests in one or both the places, remain on their toes. Lawyers are, however, around to guide them through the uncertainty and volatility that Brexit could bring.

    The Problem Solvers

    by Ranajit Dam |

    Tencent, one of the world’s most valuable technology conglomerates, looks to its Compliance and Transactions Department (CTD) to help it overcome legal and regulatory obstacles as the company rapidly expands overseas. The 50-lawyer CTD is split into four teams, and in this feature, each team talks about challenges in the past year, the team’s recent achievements and what the future is expected to bring.