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.
Australia and New Zealand: looking north
Asia’s economic growth means many Asian investors are looking at opportunities offshore, and many Australian companies are eyeing investment opportunities in Asia. “There are limits to the rate of growth in the Australian market and you can see that by the way a number of Australian corporates are pursuing one or two principal strategies: looking for growth opportunities offshore, or consolidating and growing their business by aggregation,” explains David Bateson, partner in charge of Mallesons Stephen Jaques’ Hong Kong office.
Managing partner profile: Swan’s way, Clayton Kimpton, Kensington Swan
When Kensington Swan glided into the Abu Dhabi market in 2009, commentators gleefully found a new use for the phrase “swanning about”. But as chairman Clayton Kimpton tells ALB’s Renu Prasad, the firm is confident that the venture will earn its crust.
Profile: Friends, lend me your ears
Last year two small corporate boutique firms achieved something which has eluded market leader Mallesons for the past decade – a merger with prestigious Magic Circle firm Clifford Chance. Newly resplendent in his role as Clifford Chance’s Sydney managing partner, Mark Pistilli shares the story with ALB’s Renu Prasad.