2 Asian Legal Business | December 2024 From the editor Head of Legal Media Business, Asia & Emerging Markets Amantha Chia 谢京庭 amantha.chia@thomsonreuters.com Managing Editor Ranajit Dam 邓文杰 ranajit.dam@thomsonreuters.com China Editor Hu Yangxiaoxiao 胡阳潇潇 yangxiaoxiao.hu@thomsonreuters.com Social Media Specialist Victor Wu 吴嘉林 victor.wu@thomsonreuters.com Editorial Associate Charlie Wu 吴卓言 charlie.wu@thomsonreuters.com Senior Content Manager Wang Jin 王瑾 jin.wang@thomsonreuters.com China Research Bian Jie 边洁 jie.bian@thomsonreuters.com Senior Designer John Agra john.agra@thomsonreuters.com Traffic/Circulation Manager Rozidah Jambari rozidah.jambari@thomsonreuters.com Publishing Coordinator Tracy Yang 杨紫薇 tracy.yang@thomsonreuters.com Sales Managers Yvonne Cheung 张裕裕 China Key Accounts (852) 2847 2003 yvonne.cheung@thomsonreuters.com Steven Zhao 赵树群 China Key Accounts (86) 10 6627 1360 s.zhao@thomsonreuters.com Steffi Yang 杨绮繁 South and West China (86) 010 5669 2041 qifan.yang@thomsonreuters.com Hiroshi Kaneko Japan, Korea (81) 3 4520 1192 hiroshi.kaneko@thomsonreuters.com Jonathan Yap Indonesia, Singapore (65) 6973 8914 jonathan.yap@thomsonreuters.com Romulus Tham Southeast Asia (65) 6973 8248 romulus.tham@thomsonreuters.com Simon Wan Hong Kong SAR, China (852) 3462 7730 simon.wan@thomsonsreuters.com Legal agility matters 法律灵活性至关重要 Economic uncertainty and rapid change have thrust in-house legal teams into the spotlight. Our cover story on the 2024 ALB China Top 15 In-House Teams reveals how these legal professionals are not merely responding to complex challenges but actively shaping their organizations’ futures. This year’s diverse lineup—spanning industries from technology to finance, with teams ranging from lean fivemember units to global powerhouses of hundreds—underscores a universal truth: adaptability and strategic thinking are paramount in today’s dynamic business landscape. These exemplary teams embody resilience, embracing transformation as they navigate issues from regulatory compliance to international expansion. Their proactive approach to risk management, coupled with innovative problemsolving, has proven invaluable in steering companies through turbulent times. Moreover, the focus on team development and knowledge sharing demonstrates a commitment to long-term excellence. By fostering environments where creativity flourishes and professional growth is prioritized, these legal departments are setting new benchmarks for in-house legal practice. As we look towards 2025, the insights from these top-performing teams offer valuable lessons for all legal professionals. Their stories remind us that a strong, adaptable in-house legal team is not just an asset—it’s a competitive advantage in an era of constant change. 经济不确定性和快速变化使得企业内部 法务团队成为焦点。我们在本期的封面故 事中揭示，这些法律专业人士不仅要应 对复杂挑战，还在积极塑造组织的未来。 今年上榜ALB十五佳企业法务团队 的多元化团队阵容涵盖了从科技到金融 的各个行业。这些杰出团队展现了韧性， 在应对从合规监管到国际扩张等问题时 积极拥抱变革。他们在风险管理上的主动 作为，加上创新的问题解决方式，在帮助 企业度过动荡时期中发挥了巨大作用。 展望2025年，这些表现卓越团队的 见解为所有法律专业人士提供了宝贵的 经验教训。他们的故事提醒我们，一个强 大且具适应性的企业法务团队，不仅是 企业的资产，更是在不断变化的时代中 的竞争优势。 Ranajit Dam Managing Editor, Asian Legal Business, Thomson Reuters Asian Legal Business is available by subscription. Please visit www.legalbusinessonline.com for details. Asian Legal Business has an audited average circulation of 11,402 as of 30 September 2016.Copyright is reserved throughout. No part of this publication can be reproduced in whole or part without the express permission of the editor. Contributions are invited, but copies of work should be kept, as Asian Legal Business can accept no responsibility for loss. MCI (P) 004/02/2024 ISSN 0219 – 6875 KDN PPS 1867/10/2015(025605) Thomson Reuters Alice @ Mediapolis, 29 Media Circle, #09-05, Singapore 138565 / T (65) 6775 5088 10/F, Cityplaza 3, Taikoo Shing, Hong Kong SAR, China / T (852) 3762 3269 www.thomsonreuters.com
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