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.
Ready for Restructuring
After an economically uncertain and sluggish 2018, offshore law firms are anticipating a need for restructuring and insolvency services in the region, and bulking up their teams in that practice area.
‘We Will Continue to Make Sure That We Advance Legal Thought and Innovation’
The Inter-Pacific Bar Association (IPBA) will hold its 29th Annual Meeting and Conference this year in Singapore from Apr. 25-27. Francis Xavier SC, regional head of dispute resolution at Rajah & Tann and president-elect of the IPBA, talks about the IPBA’s new image, and what attendees can expect from this year’s event.
State of the Market: Hong Kong & Singapore
It was another challenging year for the legal industry in both of Asia’s financial hubs. Competition ramped up from both within and outside the legal industry, client demands intensified as budgets shrank, and talent retention was a serious issue at both middle and senior levels. But it was not all doom and gloom as steady corporate work continued to keep law firms busy.