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PRIVATE CAPITAL: Private Credit Surge

by Nimitt Dixit |

 

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

by Nimitt Dixit |

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

by Sarah Wong |

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.

ROUNDTABLE: All Systems Go

by Sarah Wong |

The post-pandemic boom in tourism and hotel construction and expansion in Asia has created fresh momentum for hospitality companies and evolved responsibilities for their in-house legal departments.

ALB Asia Super 50 Disputes Lawyers 2023

In its third annual list, ALB reveals top-notch dispute lawyers in the region known for their exemplary client service. These lawyers were selected based on client recommendations sent directly to ALB. The list is in alphabetical order, and some lawyers have been profiled.

What Young Lawyers Want

by Sarah Wong |

Already grappling with high stress, mental health issues, and a lack of meaningful mentorship at work, young lawyers today are facing new challenges unique to the time they live in. ALB talks to junior lawyers across the region who share their experiences, aspirations, and obstacles when making their mark in a legal industry reshaped by three years of pandemic and the advent of AI.