EXPLAINER: Unpacking the GIFT City Remittance Regime
The Reserve Bank of India has recently expanded the scope of remittances to International Financial Services Centres (IFSCs), permitting Indian residents to open foreign currency accounts in the country’s first IFSC, Gujarat International Finance Tec-City, also known as GIFT…
Q&A: Beyond the Boundary: How Law Is Influencing Sports Governance
Nandan Kamath is a sports lawyer and the founder of LawNK, a law firm based in Bengaluru specialising in sports, technology, and media law, representing a diverse clientele that includes national and international sports federations, leagues, teams, sponsors, and athletes.
IN-HOUSE INSIGHT: How General Counsel Can Set the Gold Standard
Over my close to 20 years in the legal profession, I have heard and read many preconceived notions about in-house versus law firm experience.
SANCTIONS: Charged Conflict
The electric vehicle industry is facing a high-voltage trade dispute as China and the European Union engage in a tit-for-tat battle over market dominance. With the EU imposing new tariffs on Chinese-made EVs, Beijing has swiftly retaliated by launching its own investigation into European trade practices. This escalating conflict threatens to reshape the global EV landscape and test the resilience of international trade relations.
ROUNDTABLE: Small but Mighty
In order to establish a presence in Singapore's competitive legal environment, boutique law firms are endeavouring to create a distinctive formula for success. To excel beyond their size, these firms must offer specialised services to their clients, remain informed about the latest legal advancements, and leverage technology to enhance operational efficiency. Managing partners from four boutique firms in Singapore share their insights with ALB.
SUSTAINABILITY: Green Treasuries
In the ever-evolving landscape of global finance, green bonds have emerged as a resilient force, with issuance of these bonds reaching an impressive $232 billion in the first four months of this year alone. As Southeast Asian countries accelerate their decarbonisation efforts and investors demand more ESG products, the region's green bond market is experiencing a significant surge, promising a greener future for both the environment and the financial sector.
RANKINGS: ALB Asia Top 15 Female Lawyers 2024
In a legal landscape increasingly shaped by female talent, Asian Legal Business (ALB) presents its fourth annual ranking of the Top 15 Female Lawyers in Asia, showcasing the remarkable achievements and contributions of women in the legal profession across the region. As we celebrate these outstanding women, we delve into their unique perspectives, exploring the challenges they've overcome, the impact of their leadership, and the evolving role of women in shaping the future of Asia's legal market.
Upping the Ante
As the United States and China remain locked in a trade standoff, U.S. President Joe Biden has ushered in a fresh set of criteria on foreign investment review on the grounds of national security in a thinly veiled attempt to stymie China’s access to core U.S. technology, critical infrastructure, and sensitive data. Lawyers urge investors to come prepared for heightened regulatory scrutiny and steeper challenges ahead.
Trial by Fire
In the past few years, law firms in Hong Kong have faced unprecedented hurdles stemming from the COVID-19 pandemic, macroeconomic instability and heightened geopolitical tensions. Those emerging from the storm, however, have become not only stronger but also wiser. Leaders share with ALB how adversity has propelled them to finetune their operational strategies to seize new opportunities while also retaining top-class talent.
2023 Offshore View
Is the global economy heading towards a recession, or is this just a passing phase? As companies prepare to handle the turbulence, offshore jurisdictions have offered much-needed stability, at least in certain operational and regulatory aspects. With 2023 beckoning, offshore firms talk about how they are ready to help their clients tackle uncertain economic conditions and put in place strategies for the future.