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.
Silver linings
Thailand, Southeast Asia’s second-largest economy, has been stuck in a rut ever since the political unrest there began more than two years ago. The military junta, in power since May last year, has been attempting to revive the economy with mixed results, but there’s still enough work to keep lawyers busy, finds Ranajit Dam. With additional reporting by Pracha Hariraksapitak
Choppy waters
The shipping industry has been hit hard by the global commodities meltdown, with two dry bulkers seeking bankruptcy protection in September and Maersk recently cutting its profit forecast. But there is still a reasonable amount of work to keep shipping lawyers busy, finds Ranajit Dam
2016: An offshore view
The offshore legal industry looks back on some of the key legal and business trends of 2015, and how these will shape and influence the year to come. By Chris Horton