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CHINA REPORT: When Capital Meets Law

by Hu Yangxiaoxiao 胡阳潇潇 |

 

Third-party litigation funding, introduced to Asia's legal market in 2017, is gaining momentum in China. This innovative approach allows external parties to finance legal disputes, addressing high litigation costs and improving access to justice. Chinese firms are adapting the concept to meet local needs, particularly in complex cross-border disputes and…

INTERNATIONAL TRADE: Fool Me Once

by Sarah Wong, Nimitt Dixit |

Renewed uncertainties brought by Donald Trump’s White House comeback have prompted law firms in Asia to prepare for a wave of geopolitical and economic challenges anticipated from a new era of America First. 

THE BRIEFS: Dynamic Injunctions Reshaping Fight Against Online Piracy in Singapore

Online piracy has long been a thorn in the side of content creators and distributors worldwide.

THE BRIEFS: Regulatory Advisory in Demand as Hong Kong Rides Take-Private Wave

by Sarah Wong |

Hong Kong's capital markets have witnessed a significant surge in take-private deals in recent years, as geopolitical tensions and China's soft economic outlook dampen fundraising appetite in what was once Asia's premier financial hub.

THE BRIEFS: HK Legal Recruitment Market To Continue Strategic Evolution Into 2025

by Nimitt Dixit |

As 2025 approaches, the Hong Kong legal market is reflecting on a year of cautious resurgence and strategic transformation. The 2024 recruitment landscape was characterised by a gradual but meaningful recovery, marked by selective hiring, targeted practice group expansions, and a rollercoaster of market dynamics.

EXPLAINER: Is the Takeover Battle of Fuji Soft Rewriting the M&A Rulebook in Japan?

by Sarah Wong |

Japan has been navigating a slew of market changes in recent years as the country’s corporate reforms move ahead with full steam. While the dearth of M&A persists in other major Asia hubs, Japan’s historically conservative dealmaking sphere is witnessing a boom in activity.

THE BRIEFS: Malaysia’s Data Centre Boom Prompts Firms To Bolster Regulatory Expertise

by Sarah Wong |

Malaysia is rapidly positioning itself as a premier destination for data centres in Asia and potentially worldwide.

RANKING: ALB Singapore Firms to Watch 2024

Singapore’s dynamic legal landscape is witnessing a surge in boutique firms that have distinguished themselves from the pack. These firms are challenging traditional models by offering specialised expertise, personalised service, and innovative approaches to legal challenges, making them ones to watch in the years to come. Like in previous years, ALB continues to highlight impactful boutique firms that have carved their own niches and made waves in the market. The list is in alphabetical order and some firms have been profiled.

PHILIPPINES: Open Horizons

by Nimitt Dixit |

The increased liberalisation of markets in the Philippines is driving more international business and law firms to its shores, as the legal market prepares for increased billing, growing in-house capabilities and a talent war.

BRIEFS: Cost, Talent Considerations Loom as PRC Firms Make U.S. Forays

by Sarah Wong |

In a stark contrast to international law firms, PRC law firms – even the giants amongst them – have traditionally been characterised as domestic players, dotting the vast internal market with offices and creating a self-sustaining ecosystem.