The large accounting firms are upping their presence in Asia’ legal market, and law firms must be proactive to stay ahead of the pack, a panel comprising several senior law firm partners said at the Inter-Pacific Bar Association’s annual conference in Hong Kong.

The Inter-Pacific Bar Association’s (IPBA) 25th Annual Meeting and Conference has kicked off today in Hong Kong, and will run until May 9. ALB speaks with Huen Wong, IPBA President-Elect and Chair of the IPBA Hong Kong 2015 Host Committee, about the main themes and goals of the conference this year, and the roadmap for the IPBA going forward.