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.
Japan 2011: Rebuilding
Six months after the tragic earthquake and tsunami that rocked Japan, life is slowly returning to normal for businesses and the legal services market. This is not to say that the country has fully recovered from the devastating effects of the crisis; society remains indelibly affected by both the human and economic cost of the tragedy. In terms of the latter, while the earthquake has restricted the production capacity of Japanese companies and fractured traditional business relationships, it has also opened up opportunities for both new foreign suppliers to enter the market and proved yet another catalyst for the outbound expansion of Japanese companies. ALB looks in detail at how the market has changed since the historic earthquake and how the country’s legal services market has responded.
Melbourne Report 2011
After the Magic Circle by-passed Melbourne, pessimists suggested that the market was destined for obscurity – but local lawyers tell ALB’s Renu Prasad that they intend to remain optimistic.
Managing Partner Profile: Nick Nichola, Middletons
Middletons national managing partner Nick Nichola speaks with ALB’s Renu Prasad about Perth, partnership and the disappearing office tie.