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.
A maturing market
As the legal industry in Asia develops, the type of talent in demand is changing. Both law firms and companies are now seeking more sophisticated practitioners who can meet their evolving needs. What kind of lawyers are most sought after today, and how can they hone their skills to become more desirable? Recruiters and employers offer some answers to Ranajit Dam
Indonesian anti-bribery laws and the call for integrity movement
The Indonesian Financial Services Authority has been the centerpiece of discussions on the Indonesian financial industries since its establishment by Law Number 21 of 2011 on the Financial Services Authority, and in the area of sharia financial institutions, Indonesia has now moved to a comprehensive, one-stop regulatory and oversight model.
Asia’s Top 50 Largest Law Firms
This year, ALB has separated Asia’s Top 50 Largest Law Firms list into two tables: Top 50 International Firms and Top 50 Asian Firms. The former table ranks Baker & McKenzie as the largest international firm by headcount in Asia, with Clifford Chance and Linklaters claiming the second and third spots. The latter, meanwhile, sees Beijing Yingke Law Firm claim the top spot as the largest firm in Asia, followed by Dacheng Law Offices and Zhong Yin Law Firm in second and third positions.