36 Asian Legal Business | November 2024 The primary concern among these teams is compliance, especially ensuring that products and services meet local regulations and managing potential regulatory conflicts; seven teams emphasized this point. Luk Fook’s team notes, “To operate smoothly in new markets, local laws must be followed. Legal teams must not only track regulations across various countries but also analyze potential conflicts to reduce legal risks.” The second key focus is global IP management, with five teams noting the importance of monitoring IP laws, especially in emerging areas like AI. Desay SV’s team shares, “Staying updated on IP regulations in major markets, particularly around new technologies, is essential.” The third concern is geopolitical and policy risk, highlighted by five teams. CICC’s team stresses the need to monitor geopolitical risks closely, understanding how changes may impact cross-border operations, especially regarding sanctions and foreign exchange controls. Other cross-border risks include managing overseas disputes, data compliance, labor and tax compliance, export controls and sanctions, and securing financial assets. Integrating with GBA development Alongside meeting business demands, the listed in-house teams actively contribute to the GBA’s industrial growth and regulatory framework, bringing valuable legal insights. For example, Comba Telecom Systems’ legal & risk management department leads the nation’s first overseas IP infringement insurance, supporting GBA’s innovation ecosystem and advancing international commercial mediation/arbitration talent development in the region. Hive Box’s team shared expertise in data compliance and cybersecurity at regional forums, while David Lin, legal head at Desay SV, serves in Guangdong’s Foreign-related Legal Talent Pool, contributing global insights. CICC’s legal team plays a vital role in developing Hong Kong’s market and regulatory frameworks and is a leader in ESG initiatives like “Responsible Finance.” Other ESG leaders include Luk Fook’s team, which integrates ESG into every aspect of business planning, winning several ESG awards, and the legal department of Suofeiya Home Collection, which has driven improvements in quality, environmental practices, and earned the Guangzhou Mayor’s Quality Award. The legal department at TanWan Games focuses on IP, particularly trademark management, setting innovative benchmarks for the GBA region. They also emphasize social responsibility, actively participating in policies related to online gaming management and 《粤港澳大湾区发展规划纲要》颁布5年来，中国发展 所面临的国际环境、内部机遇与挑战可谓发生了根本 性变化。这一过程中，融合了三法域、多个活跃经济体 的大湾区凭借其产业特性、创新精神、国际元素，在中 国发展格局中扮演愈发重要的角色：2023年，大湾区 新增常住人口超44万，GDP总额为14万亿元，约占全 国经济总量的11%。 大湾区的发展离不开活跃的商事主体，而在监管 环境趋严、业务竞争加剧的环境下，商事主体的发展 愈发离不开内部法务合规团队的有力工作——正是 基于此，ALB今年首次将目光投向了大湾区杰出的企 业法务团队。 共有10个团队登上了首份ALB China 粤港澳大 湾区法务团队榜单，从所服务行业、业务覆盖区域、 工作内容角度，他们都呈现出明显的“大湾区属性”。 首先，上榜团队来自智能制造、电信、互联网、科 技、金融、汽车、消费等多元领域，这直接回应于大湾 区的产业板块特点：以先进制造业为基础，科创新兴 产业快速发展，现代服务业深具活力，庞大人口促进 消费板块增长。 其次，在企业业务布局、法务团队分布上，多个团 队具备粤、港、澳三地或两地背景，表明大湾区是不 同法系、不同背景商业人和法律人共同竞技的舞台。 第三，根据业务属性，法务团队所提供的服务内容 也有不同侧重，例如跨境业务合规，知识产权合规与保 护，数据安全、个人隐私及网络安全，以及出口管制风 险，是大湾区法务团队特别聚焦的领域。 最后，大湾区在技术、制度、法制等层面存在诸多 创新，法务团队也积极融入、建言献策，实现了与湾区 共同成长。 借各团队上榜之际，ALB对他们进行了简单调研， 各团队就优先关注工作、最具挑战的风险、出海业务风 控等分享了各自经验。 业务优先级 当被问及“法务团队目前最优先关注的前三类任务/ 工作是什么”时，上榜团队的回复具备很高的集中性。 全部10个团队都表达了对于合规管理及风险防控 的关注，这似乎表明，在变化不断的经济、社会和监管 环境中，企业普遍认可“行稳方能致远”。 如德赛西威法务与合规模块所说：“法律法规日 益复杂，监管环境不断严格，企业需要确保自身的经 营活动符合上述要求。团队要及时识别可能面临的 2024 ALB China GBA In-House Teams the protection of minors, working to promote safer and healthier gaming services in the region. The in-house teams in the GBA are not only essential in managing compliance and risk for their companies but are also deeply integrated into the region’s growth. These teams are driving both business innovation and responsible practices, shaping a dynamic and resilient legal landscape in one of China’s most strategic economic hubs.
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