GREATER BAY AREA: Beyond Borders
South China, particularly the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area, is leading China's global expansion in manufacturing, technology, and new energy sectors. As companies localise overseas operations, South China law firms are innovating legal services and training cross-border talent to meet…
MIDDLE EAST REPORT: Clear Signals
Saudi Arabia’s new investment law is a legislative ace up the kingdom’s sleeve that signals a conducive, clear and equal-opportunity climate for global capital.
MIDDLE EAST: “Aramco's legal organisation has been ahead of the game’
Nabeel Al-Mansour is the executive vice president, general counsel and corporate secretary at the world’s largest oil producer Saudi Aramco.
FAMILY OFFICE: Safer Haven
As Singapore and Hong Kong compete to attract ultra-wealthy family offices, legal experts weigh in on their rivalry.
RANKINGS: ALB Asia 40 Under 40 2024
ALB Asia 40 Under 40 list continues its tradition of recognising exceptional legal talent across Asia. The list features lawyers from diverse jurisdictions and practice areas, selected from over 500 outstanding nominees.
RANKINGS: ALB Top 15 North Asia Litigators 2024
The region’s leading litigators share the secrets of their craft, offering invaluable insights into the strategies and mindsets that have propelled them to the pinnacle of their profession.
M&A: Tokyo Takeovers
Japan's relaxed monetary policy and corporate restructuring efforts are driving an increase in M&A deals as international buyout firms seek bargains and activist investors push for higher returns.
‘The legal market has changed, and transformation is continuing’
Rafael Morales, Managing Partner of SyCip, Salazar, Hernandez & Gatmaitan, Philippines’ largest law firm, speaks to Kanishk Verghese
State of the Market: Singapore & Hong Kong
The end of the year is the ideal time to take stock of how the last 12 months have been for a legal market, key trends witnessed, and how some of the important players are doing. The State of the Market report for Singapore and Hong Kong captures the mood of the industry, and what 2016 holds. By Ranajit Dam and Cynthia Claytor
Cartel crackdown
Following some two decades of efforts, the Philippines finally enacted its Competition Law earlier this year. Ranajit Dam speaks to local lawyers about the impact it is expected to have. With additional reporting by Manuel Mogato