EXPLAINER: Unpacking the GIFT City Remittance Regime

by Nimitt Dixit |

 

The Reserve Bank of India has recently expanded the scope of remittances to International Financial Services Centres (IFSCs), permitting Indian residents to open foreign currency accounts in the country’s first IFSC, Gujarat International Finance Tec-City, also known as GIFT…

Q&A: Beyond the Boundary: How Law Is Influencing Sports Governance

by Nimitt Dixit |

Nandan Kamath is a sports lawyer and the founder of LawNK, a law firm based in Bengaluru specialising in sports, technology, and media law, representing a diverse clientele that includes national and international sports federations, leagues, teams, sponsors, and athletes.

IN-HOUSE INSIGHT: How General Counsel Can Set the Gold Standard

by Isha Rathnam |

Over my close to 20 years in the legal profession, I have heard and read many preconceived notions about in-house versus law firm experience.

SANCTIONS: Charged Conflict

The electric vehicle industry is facing a high-voltage trade dispute as China and the European Union engage in a tit-for-tat battle over market dominance. With the EU imposing new tariffs on Chinese-made EVs, Beijing has swiftly retaliated by launching its own investigation into European trade practices. This escalating conflict threatens to reshape the global EV landscape and test the resilience of international trade relations.

ROUNDTABLE: Small but Mighty

by Sarah Wong |

In order to establish a presence in Singapore's competitive legal environment, boutique law firms are endeavouring to create a distinctive formula for success. To excel beyond their size, these firms must offer specialised services to their clients, remain informed about the latest legal advancements, and leverage technology to enhance operational efficiency. Managing partners from four boutique firms in Singapore share their insights with ALB.

SUSTAINABILITY: Green Treasuries

by Sarah Wong |

In the ever-evolving landscape of global finance, green bonds have emerged as a resilient force, with issuance of these bonds reaching an impressive $232 billion in the first four months of this year alone. As Southeast Asian countries accelerate their decarbonisation efforts and investors demand more ESG products, the region's green bond market is experiencing a significant surge, promising a greener future for both the environment and the financial sector.

RANKINGS: ALB Asia Top 15 Female Lawyers 2024

In a legal landscape increasingly shaped by female talent, Asian Legal Business (ALB) presents its fourth annual ranking of the Top 15 Female Lawyers in Asia, showcasing the remarkable achievements and contributions of women in the legal profession across the region. As we celebrate these outstanding women, we delve into their unique perspectives, exploring the challenges they've overcome, the impact of their leadership, and the evolving role of women in shaping the future of Asia's legal market.

SPACs Offer Asia’s Hottest Startups a Route to IPO

by Elizabeth Beattie |

Special purpose acquisition vehicles (SPACs) have been around since the 1990s, but it’s only in the past few months that they have really exploded in the public imagination. As companies with no commercial operations that are formed strictly to raise capital through an initial public offering to acquire an existing company, SPACs have helped to fuel $63 billion of IPO fundraising worldwide in January this year.

OECD Report Calls Out Lawyers’ Enablement of Financial Crimes

by Elizabeth Beattie |

With the Panama and Paradise Papers scandals still fresh in the memory, a recently released OECD report has warned that lawyers, accountants and other professionals continue to play a “key role” in cross-border financial crime as “professional enablers.”

A Sustainable Future

by Elizabeth Beattie |

Environmental, social and governance (ESG) has become an indispensable part of the corporate conversation. While it is a key component of long-term value and business resiliency; a strong ESG programme may