THE BRIEFS: Mediation Grows in Popularity as Singapore Stakes Claim as Dispute Resolution Hub
Capitalising on its high accessibility, geopolitical neutrality, and stable policy environment, Singapore has been increasingly tapped as a top choice for mediation, a more amicable avenue to resolve contractual conflicts arising from commercial activities.
In August, the city-…
THE Q&A: Cyril Shroff, Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas
Cyril Shroff, managing partner of India’s Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas (CAM), discusses the firm's recent expansion efforts including the firm’s new office in Abu Dhabi, offers his views on the changing legal landscape in India, and shares his perspective on the future of Indian law firms in light of market developments.
EXPLAINER: Can a new cybersecurity law make Hong Kong safer?
In response to the increasing number of cyberattacks and significant breaches of critical infrastructure globally in recent years, Hong Kong has quickly taken steps to enhance its cybersecurity framework, aiming to protect the city’s cyber capabilities and strengthen its resilience.
FORUM: Lawyer Launchpad
In today's competitive legal landscape, attracting and retaining top talent is crucial for law firms' success.
MENA SUPER 50 2024: Dr. Fawaz Alkhateeb, managing partner, Taher Group Law Firm
In its fourth annual list, ALB spotlights 50 remarkable lawyers from the MENA region who have demonstrated outstanding client service. ALB recognises Dr. Fawaz Alkhateeb, managing partner at Taher Group Law Firm in Kuwait, as one of the distinguished 2024 ALB MENA Super 50 Lawyers
MENA SUPER 50 2024: Khalid Alkhateeb, partner, Taher Group Law Firm, Kuwait
In its fourth annual list, ALB spotlights 50 remarkable lawyers from the MENA region who have demonstrated outstanding client service. ALB recognises Khalid Alkhateeb, partner at Taher Group Law Firm in Kuwait, as one of the distinguished 2024 ALB MENA Super 50 Lawyers
ALB Asia M&A Rankings 2024
Asia’s markets, like the rest of the world, have seen a steep decline in dealmaking in the first half of the year. But macroeconomic trends, increase in asset quality and lucrative exit opportunities promise a better future for the region’s traditional and emerging markets.
‘The future is very much specialisation’
Ahmad Fikri Assegaf, managing partner of Indonesia’s Assegaf Hamzah & Partners, speaks to Ranajit Dam about cross-border collaborations, the changing legal market in his country, and why the firm’s belief in client service is real, and not just a mantra
Turning it around
A stagnant 2014 had threatened to lead into a frustrating 2015 for Indonesia’s economy, but a series of reforms launched by president Joko Widodo has brought some of the smiles back, after FDI showed an increase last year. Ranajit Dam speaks to lawyers about the impact the packages have had on both investor interest as well as the ensuing legal work
A new chapter
Iran is preparing for an economic boom after a U.N. nuclear watchdog ruled in January that the country had abided by an agreement reached last July with six world powers to curb its nuclear programme, lifting sanctions that have stifled its economy for several years. Kanishk Verghese reports