MIDDLE EAST: ‘Law firms offer very little innovation’

by Nimitt Dixit |

 

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

by Sarah Wong |

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

by Nimitt Dixit |

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?

by Sarah Wong |

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

by Sarah Wong |

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’

by Sarah Wong |

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.

Safety First

by Elizabeth Beattie |

South Korea is no stranger to overseas investment, but in recent years, it has been expanding its footprint into emerging markets too. These less-developed markets, however, come with potential complications and higher risks, and as a result, arbitration and other avenues of dispute resolution are becoming increasingly important.

Wait and Watch

by Ranajit Dam |

As the likelihood of the UK crashing out of the European Union without a deal increases, Asian companies, especially those with business interests in one or both the places, remain on their toes. Lawyers are, however, around to guide them through the uncertainty and volatility that Brexit could bring.

The Problem Solvers

by Ranajit Dam |

Tencent, one of the world’s most valuable technology conglomerates, looks to its Compliance and Transactions Department (CTD) to help it overcome legal and regulatory obstacles as the company rapidly expands overseas. The 50-lawyer CTD is split into four teams, and in this feature, each team talks about challenges in the past year, the team’s recent achievements and what the future is expected to bring.