PRIVATE CAPITAL: Private Credit Surge
Private credit is rapidly emerging as a viable alternative to traditional banking in Asia, adapting to regulatory challenges and meeting the demand for flexible financing amid increasing pressures on conventional lenders.
- Private credit in Asia doubles…
RANKINGS: ALB Hong Kong Rising Stars 2024
In its second annual list, Asian Legal Business highlights Hong Kong’s next generation of standout lawyers who continue to demonstrate exceptional potential in the industry while earning strong praise from their clients.
RANKINGS: ALB Asia Top 50 Largest Law Firms 2024
In an era of global uncertainty, the legal industry in Asia is experiencing significant shifts, with the size and scale of law firms becoming crucial factors in their ability to serve clients effectively.
RANKING: Fast 30: Asia’s Fastest Growing Firms 2024
As the legal landscape in Asia evolves rapidly, an increasing number of law firms are capitalizing on the region's economic growth by adopting innovative technologies and strategic approaches to meet the demands of a more interconnected global market.
OFFSHORE OUTLOOK: 2025
In the coming year, offshore centres will have to balance privacy and transparency as they adapt to new financial trends, lawyers say.
Singapore Leads With Principles-Based Approach To AI in Financial Services
Singapore's financial sector is at the forefront of embracing Artificial Intelligence (AI), particularly Generative AI (Gen AI), as it seeks to maintain its position as a global fintech hub.
THE BRIEFS: SEA Healthcare M&A Boom Prompts Caution on Regulatory Hurdles
Southeast Asia's healthcare sector is experiencing a surge in mergers and acquisitions (M&A) activity, with private equity investments significantly influencing the industry's development.
BRIEFS: Foreign Firms Recalibrate China Strategy as Environment Toughens
International law firms operating in China have been mired in a crisis of confidence following a series of grim news. In the latest signal of market dismay, Magic Circle firms Linklaters and Clifford Chance trimmed associate headcounts in China and Hong Kong as a result of the weaker economic environment.
Q & A: "Our goal is to give our clients home advantage through local expertise"
In a bid to broaden its presence across Southeast Asia, Singapore Big Four firm Drew & Napier has expanded its regional law network, Drew Network Asia (DNA), to include Thailand's biggest firm, Tilleke & Gibbins. Sushil Nair, Drew & Napier's deputy chief executive officer, outlines the strategic focus of DNA and how expansive jurisdictional coverage can translate to enhanced client service.
BRIEFS: SG Boosts Green Credentials Through Proposed Climate Disclosure Rules
Singapore has taken a major step towards becoming Asia’s ESG hub as the island nation is poised to pioneer a set of mandatory climate-related disclosures (CRD) rules for all listed companies from financial year 2025.