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.
‘We look to enter any new market like a local law firm’
Ryu Umezu, who managed Japanese firm Anderson Mori & Tomotsune (AMT) from 2012 to 2014, and recipient of the Managing Partner of the Year Award at the ALB Japan Law Awards in June, speaks to Kanishk Verghese
Arbitration and the AEC
The ASEAN Economic Community, slated to come into existence at the end of the year, is expected to lead to a rise in cross-border trade and, as a result of that, more cross-border disputes. How are law firms and arbitration centres in larger markets like Singapore and Kuala Lumpur preparing for this? Ranajit Dam investigates
China-Australia Free Trade Agreement: what could it mean for businesses competing in Australia and China?
The recent China-Australia Free Trade Agreement (ChAFTA) may have a significant effect on competition and merger activity in both countries.