2 Asian Legal Business | October 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 Krupa Dalal India, Middle East, Singapore (91) 22 6189 7087 krupa.dalal@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 Compass 法律“指南针” In these times of economic turbulence, the role of general counsel has never been more crucial. As businesses navigate through choppy waters of regulatory changes, geopolitical tensions, and market volatility, GCs stand as the vigilant sentinels, guarding their organizations against potential legal and compliance pitfalls. Our cover story this month shines a spotlight on the legal minds steering some of China’s most prominent companies through these challenging times. These GCs are not just legal advisors; they are strategic partners to their leadership teams, helping to chart a course through uncertainty while mitigating risks and seizing opportunities. The evolving economic landscape demands that GCs wear multiple hats. They must be adept at crisis management, possess a deep understanding of complex international regulations, and demonstrate agility in adapting to rapid changes. Moreover, as businesses increasingly prioritize ESG initiatives and grapple with cybersecurity concerns, GCs find themselves at the forefront of these critical issues. The profiles of our Top 15 GCs reveal a common thread: resilience. These legal leaders have proven their mettle in safeguarding their organizations’ interests while fostering innovation and growth. Their stories serve as an inspiration and a roadmap for aspiring legal professionals in China and beyond. 在当前经济动荡的时代，总法律顾问的 角色比以往任何时候都更加关键。当企 业在监管变革、地缘政治紧张局势和市 场波动的汹涌浪潮中航行时，总法律顾 问成为了警觉的哨兵，保护着企业免受 潜在的法律和合规风险的侵害。 本月的封面故事聚焦于那些在中国 最知名企业中指引方向的法律精英们。 这些总法律顾问不仅是法律专家，更是 业务团队的战略合作伙伴，帮助企业在不 确定中开辟前路，降低风险并抓住机遇。 我们评选的15位总法律顾问揭示了 一个共同点：坚韧不拔。这些法律领袖在 保护企业利益的同时推动着创新与增长。 他们的故事不仅激励人心，也描绘出了 中国乃至全球法律专业人士未来发展的 路线图。 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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