2023 has been characterised by continued economic challenges, geopolitical tumult, and strategic pivots by governments and businesses. Law firms in Asia emerging from this trial by fire have also harvested valuable takeaways to better navigate their jurisdictions’ shifting commercial and political landscapes.

Ryu Umezu, who managed Japanese firm Anderson Mori & Tomotsune (AMT) from 2012 to 2014, and recipient of the Managing Partner of the Year Award at the ALB Japan Law Awards in June, speaks to Kanishk Verghese