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.
UAE companies law: A new era
After several years of discussion, the United Arab Emirates has issued a long-awaited companies law aimed at boosting IPO activity, enhancing corporate governance and encouraging foreign investment into the Arab world’s second biggest economy. Kanishk Verghese reports
A new energy
Thailand’s energy sector has been the topic of much conversation of late. For one, the country looks set to revise its Petroleum Act this year, which means more licences will be granted for oil and gas exploration. But the overall shift is towards renewable energy, with solar becoming a major component. Ranajit Dam looks at what this shift means for Thailand’s energy companies and lawyers
Building a dream
Less than a year since taking office, Indonesian president Joko Widodo’s scorecard is decidedly mixed, with attempts to reignite the stalling economy and increase investment thwarted by delays, bureaucratic infighting and vested interests. But infrastructure remains an area of great promise, with some $22 billion earmarked for projects this year alone, and law firms are looking to tap into that potential. Ranajit Dam finds out more