Lim Chong Kin, a managing director at Drew & Napier, was named one of ALB Asia's Top TMT Lawyers. He discusses his experience in the TMT sector, including Singapore's Telecom and Media Competition Code 2022. 

In Thailand, a significant spotlight is now directed toward the adoption of Environmental, Social, and Governance (“ESG”) principles, attracting the attention of regulators, investors, and other stakeholders. This resonates with the global implementation of ESG-related regulations and societal expectations. Thailand’s ESG policy framework consists of a series of guidelines that may be observed by enterprises in those relevant sectors.

Around the world, the volume of electronic data has been growing at an alarming rate as electronic data is created through everyday activities. Electronic documents can be easily duplicated, while the diversity of file types makes it difficult for companies to analyze their data without a unifying platform. As many companies have adapted to a work-from-home arrangement, electronic data is further proliferated as employees increase their use of emails and company chat applications to communicate with each other in lieu of face-to-face communication.

Arbitration has long been favoured as a reliable alternative dispute resolution mechanism, providing parties with a means to resolve complex commercial disputes outside traditional court proceedings. However, what once was a faster and cheaper alternative to court proceedings is no longer always regarded as such – especially amongst parties who use arbitration for complex disputes, which require more time and resources to resolve. Additionally, the increasing number of arbitration cases has led to a backlog of cases, which can further delay the process.

HOANG Nguyen Ha Quyen, managing partner at LNT & Partners, who was named as one of ALB Asia's Top 15 Female Lawyers for 2023, talks about the issues of equality in the legal profession.

Yvonne Tang, the director of intellectual property practice at Drew & Napier, has been named one of ALB Asia's Top 15 Female Lawyers for 2023. These women are shaping Asia's legal landscape and paving the way for others.

With digital advancements making our world more connected than ever, it has never been more convenient conducting business with partners from different countries. At times, this ease of doing business also results in more instances of friction. In order to provide businesses with effective ways of managing cross-border disputes, we must ensure that our international dispute resolution framework continues to evolve to cater to modern needs.

Micro Connect, a pioneering financial platform that connects small and micro enterprises with global capital, is at the forefront of utilizing fintech to reshape financing and investment approaches. Through their innovative revenue-sharing model, they have revolutionized financing for small businesses, presenting a seamless and sustainable source of capital. With an extensive presence spanning across 220 cities in 31 provinces in China, Micro Connect has so far made impactful investments in over 9,300 small and micro enterprises.

Jeonghye Sophie Ahn, partner at Yulchon, has been named one of ALB Asia's Top 15 Female Lawyers for 2023. These women are shaping Asia's legal landscape and paving the way for others.

China International Economic and Trade Arbitration Commission (CIETAC) has successfully completed the renewal of the Panel of Mediators and officially announced the new Panel of Mediators on June 1, 2023.