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.
Great Expectations
With young lawyers today rethinking everything from work-life balance to career aspirations, and in-house departments at companies across a variety of sizes and sectors ramping up their hiring, India’s law firms are finding it a challenge to hold on to top talent. Law firms now realise they need to rethink their talent retention strategies in a major way if they are to remain competitive for the long term.
Facing a Flight of Talent, Indian Law Firms Consider Reforms
With COVID-19 changing the face of work across all sectors, Indian law firms may face the loss of an unexpected number of legal professionals across all experience levels due to persistent challenges in the industry such as long hours and packages that are becoming less attractive, according to legal recruitment and consulting firm Vahura.
Recent Military Buildup Does Little To Deter Investment in Taiwan
An uptick in military drills around Taiwan and bans on a handful of imports imposed by Beijing are not likely to have a significant impact on foreign investment and trade in and out of Taiwan, although some companies may be looking to diversify their supply chains.