Month: February 2023
Hugill & Ip and AFCR continue their commitment in fighting cancer
An interview with Lance Kawaguchi (Chairman of Asian Fund for Cancer Research and CEO of Cure Brain cancer Foundation) and Alfred Ip (Partner at Hugill & Ip) Earlier this month Hugill & Ip and AFCR once again joined hands in the fight against cancer, through the […]
55 legal tech companies in Asia to follow in 2023
The growth of Asia-Pacific region legal technology innovation continues apace in 2023, with more legal tech companies coming into being, maturing – and indeed taking on leadership roles in the transformation of the legal services sector. Below is a list of 55 legal tech companies in […]
Asma Zehra on the challenges and hopes of a first-generation lawyer in Pakistan
The story of a first-generation lawyer in Pakistan, specializing in family law, who’s firm is a catalyst for the careers of female advocates.
Bithika Anand: A pioneer in applying management concepts to law firms in India
Bithika Anand explains her central role in the adoption of sophisticated management practices to Indian law firms
Helping clients navigate the increasingly complex legal and compliance risks associated with their use of technology and data. An interview with Charmian Aw
Charmian Aw explains the most important current data and technology considerations for companies doing business in the APAC region.
Alliott Global Alliance ranked as Band 1 Law Firm Network by Chambers Guide
Alliott Global Alliance (‘AGA’) is delighted to announce it has been ranked in the highest band (Band 1) of Law Firm Networks in Chambers and Partners’ ranking of Global Market Leaders for 2023. AGA has 210 member firms in 94 countries of which 84 are law […]
Practicing Trusts and Estates Law in Honolulu, Hawaii. An interview with Yuka Hongo
Yuka Hongo specializes in Trusts and Estates Law in Honolulu, Hawaii. She frequently assists foreign investors with important legal issues related to investment or vacation property in Hawaii. In this interview with Asia Law Portal, Yuka explains the circumstances that may require the assistance of a […]
30 legal tech innovators in the Asia-Pacific region to follow in 2023
Legal technology innovation in the Asia-Pacific region has continued to accelerate in recent years, driven in part by the pandemic necessity for the tools necessary to optimize remote work. Indeed, an expert panel on this subject was recently gathered for a discussion — by India’s LawWiser. […]
One of the youngest lawyers working on human rights in Pakistan. An interview with Rida Tahir on her challenging journey and unprecedented achievements
Rida Tahir is an advocate of the High Courts of Pakistan and one of the youngest lawyers working towards human rights. In this interview with Asia Law Portal, she details what inspired her to practice law, what human rights initiatives she is currently undertaking, her passion […]
India: New Year New Beginnings
A new year comes with hope and belief in the betterment from the past year. After a recovery phase in the second of 2022, there is a ton of optimism in 2023. The expectation for an improved economic progress is not totally unfounded considering that the […]