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.
Business Growth and Success in Asia – Structuring and Financing Investments – the Cayman Connection [Brought to you by Maples and Calder]
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Substance in Cayman: The Blacklist Deadline Looms [Brought to you by Carey Olsen Singapore]
With the Dec. 31, 2018 deadline fast approaching, a degree of uncertainty remains as to how the Cayman Islands’ Government will prevent the jurisdiction from becoming ‘blacklisted’ by the European Union. As was to be expected since the deadline was announced last year, there is a growing list of offshore jurisdictions publicly demonstrating their efforts to show their compliance, by drafting, proposing and implementing applicable legislation. The Cayman Islands has issued regular press releases on the subject but, at the time of writing, is conspicuous by its absence from this list. And the clock is ticking.
Small Firms, Big Plans
While Indonesia’s legal market remains one dominated by larger, well-established firms, a rising number of smaller firms are also cropping up. These agile organizations bring with them specialist knowledge, unique expertise, an in-depth understanding of the market, and the drive to make a name for themselves.