EXPLAINER: Unpacking the GIFT City Remittance Regime
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
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
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
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
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.
COUNTRY REPORT (Middle East): Pivot to Asia
The Middle East’s economic ties with emerging Asian economies is on the rise as M&A and sovereign investments between the regions drive growth. However, Asian law firms and lawyers are struggling to compete in an overcrowded legal market.
IN-HOUSE INSIGHT: ESG and a GC’s Role in Encouraging Sustainable Business Practices
Over the past few years, businesses are increasingly gaining a conscience regarding the need to address sustainability-related issues. Owing to this newfound corporate awakening, environmental, social, and governance (ESG) initiatives have slowly transitioned from being beneficial add-ons to becoming business imperatives. ESG has become a focal point for investors, customers, suppliers, commercial partners, regulators, and other key stakeholders in the supply chain. Earlier this year, a report published by Morgan Stanley revealed that more than three-quarters of global investors are interested in sustainable investing, and believe that strong ESG practices can lead to higher financial returns.
Q&A: ‘This partnership aims to strengthen ties and promote legal cooperation’
Ajit Mishra is the founder and chair of the UK-India Legal Partnership (UKILP), which aims to bring about networking and closer ties between lawyers in the two countries. He explains his reasons behind setting up the UKILP, talks about why most UK law firms prefer to run their India desks from Singapore and Dubai instead of opening offices in India, and the industry view from within the country about the liberalisation of the legal market.