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.
Indonesia’s Next Generation
Southeast Asia’s largest economy also boasts a thriving legal industry that is becoming more sophisticated as it handles a growing variety of complex legal work.
KPMG Q&A: ‘The Delivery of Legal Services is a Key Point of Difference’
The last of the Big Four to offer legal services from an Asian base, KPMG recently established an affiliated law firm in Hong Kong named SF Lawyers. Shirley Fu (principal of SF Lawyers), Stuart Fuller (head of KPMG Law in Australia & Asia-Pacific regional leader for legal services) and Lachlan Wolfers (head of Legal, KPMG China) were in Hong Kong to talk about how technology sets their offering apart from traditional law firms.
Adapting to Volatility
The ongoing trade and diplomatic tensions between the U.S. and China have continued to dominate media reports in the lead up to the tentative March 1 deadline for both countries to resolve their tariff disputes. But with no clear resolution in sight, lawyers working in the region are doing what they can to minimize the impact and maintain stability amid tumultuous times.