ENERGY: Renewable Roadblocks
Law firms interviewed: A&O Shearman; Reed Smith
In recent years, the combination of trade conflicts, the pandemic, and regional tensions have resulted in increased volatility for businesses in the energy, transportation, and commodities sectors. In Southeast Asia, where the transition to green energy is one of the…
MIDDLE EAST: Eastern Promise
China's economic ties with the Middle East have been rapidly expanding, with bilateral trade reaching approximately $500 billion in both 2022 and 2023.
MIDDLE EAST: ‘Law firms offer very little innovation’
Mohammed Jamil is the group general counsel of Saudi Arabian lubricant maker Petromin Corporation. 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 Corporation (SABIC), Kuwait Finance House, and TRW.
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.
GC Profile: Alex Au, Director – General Counsel (Corporate & Investment), Link Asset Management Limited
In the fast-paced world of Asian business, general counsels are playing an increasingly important role in shaping corporate strategy. These legal experts are now at the forefront of innovation, building trust, and driving their organizations forward. ALB recognises Alex Au, Director and General Counsel (Corporate & Investment) at Link Asset Management Limited, as one of ALB Asia's top general counsels for 2024.
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.
Vietnam: Projects on the horizon
Taking the temperature of the Vietnamese market right now will yield only one result; that projects are heating up. Whether it is road, rail, electricity, or even nuclear, lawyers in the market are busy handling a constant stream of projects. As the government tries to keep pace with the increasing amount of work, Seher Hussain investigates what this will mean for the legal marketplace in 2012.
Vietnam: Projects on the horizon
Although the last year was a shaky one for Vietnam with high inflation, project delays, and an extremely high-profile default by stateowned shipbuilder Vinashin, the outlook for infrastructure work is bright this year. With a dynamic middle class that continues to grow, the need for road, rail and power projects has never been higher. The Vietnamese government has also taken note, and has been issuing PPP regulations to help stimulate the market as well as taking measures to bring inflation under control.
Thinking outside the box: Collaborative practice takes root in Hong Kong
Collaborative practice, an alternative approach to settling family disputes and divorce cases through out of court settlements, has shown signs of having taken root in Hong Kong. The Hong Kong Collaborative Practice Group, which has more than 40 family lawyers, barristers, financial advisors and health professionals at its members, is now working on its first case to help an estranged couple resolve their family dispute amicably.