MIDDLE EAST: ‘Law firms offer very little innovation’
Mohammed Jamil is the group general counsel of Petromin Corporation, Saudi Arabia. Jamil has over 20 years of in-house experience working as an attorney across multiple jurisdictions. In the Middle East, he has worked in the legal teams of Yusuf Bin Ahmed Kanoo, Saudi Basic Industries…
RANKINGS: ALB Asia Top 15 GCs 2024
In the fast-paced world of Asian business, general counsel are emerging as key players in shaping corporate strategy. Gone are the days when these legal experts were confined to the sidelines of compliance and risk management. Today, they're at the forefront of innovation, building trust, and driving their organisations forward.
THAILAND: Going Electric
Thailand has established itself as the most dynamic automotive market in Southeast Asia, particularly during a period of industrial transformation in the region. In response to cost and regulatory factors, manufacturers and automakers from China are realigning their supply chains, resulting in increased competition within the Thai market. And while the surge in Chinese electric vehicles in Thailand is creating new opportunities for legal services, lawyers need to adapt quickly to grab their share of the work.
LEGAL NETWORKS: Network-Powered AI
Proactive legal networks are playing a unique role in the proliferation of the latest in artificial intelligence within the legal industry.
EXPLAINER: Can Vietnam’s Updated Telecom Law Help Attract Foreign Investment?
Vietnam, one of the fastest-growing countries in Southeast Asia in recent years, has been eager to bring its economy to the forefront of the latest technological evolution.
BRIEF: Malaysia Offers Investors Cooling IPO Respite During Sluggish Summer
In a year when global IPO markets have wilted under the economic heat, Bursa Malaysia has stood out as a surprising oasis of activity.
Q&A: ‘Technology is key to assisting the evolution of arbitration’
Hong Kong-based LegalTech non-profit eBRAM International Online Dispute Resolution Centre was established in 2018, and currently offers online deal-making and dispute resolution services, among others.
Outlook: 2023
Although the COVID-19 pandemic appeared to be drawing to a close after three years, law firms in Asia looking for a boom in 2023 are confronted with a moderate global economic outlook that could continue to affect legal demands. Lawyers from different Asian jurisdictions share with ALB how they expect their market to develop, and what in-house counsel should be looking out for.
Securing the Future
With global economic uncertainty at a decades-long high – thanks to the impact of a once-in-a-century pandemic, geopolitical turmoil, market disruptions and more - Asian HNWIs are turning to offshore jurisdictions more than ever before to secure and grow their assets. And that growth is set to continue in 2023, say offshore lawyers.
'We Can Support Clients to Create Sustainable Value': Q&A with KPMG Law
KPMG Law has recently undergone a combination with ZICO Law as the Big Four consulting firm looks to extend its reach across Southeast Asia. Leaders of the two entities share with ALB on how they plan to guarantee a smooth transition and harness their respective strengths to scale new heights in the region.