Month: March 2023

Is your next Director of Operations or COO already in your BD department?

An interview with Isaac Uchiyama, EY Law Japan’s Head of Business Development and Operations, on how he seamlessly went from being a BD professional to also overseeing the operations What led you to a career in professional services business development? I was born in Japan but […]

What is Lahore International Disputes Weekend (LIDW’23)?

Lahore International Disputes Weekend 2023 (LIDW’23) is a three-day event by the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators Pakistan Branch. It is was organized in collaboration with MK Consultus LLP, planned to undertake from 19th to 21st May 2023.  The main objective of LIDW’23 is to provide a […]

Why does Vietnam remain a top destination for foreign of investment? An interview with Richard Luu, Managing Partner, Asia Legal Law Firm

Richard Luu is Managing Partner of Asia Legal – a business law firm in Vietnam. Where he specializes in cross-border M&A transactions and dispute resolution. In this interview with Asia Law Portal, Richard explains why Vietnam remains on top of investment destinations in Southeast Asia for foreign […]

Evolution of Legal-tech in India

The acceptance of technology as a complement to traditional work is clear, and with legal professionals readily embracing tech solutions, legal-tech is becoming the norm rather than the exception.

Building a community of solvers: An interview with Sahachai Wibuloutai, General Counsel at PwC Mekong and Founder of The THAI Corporate Counsel Association

General counsel at PwC Thailand and the Mekong Region, Sahachai Wibuloutai has distinguished himself as M&A and legal department transformation specialist over the course of his meteoric career. In this interview with Asia Law Portal, he explains how he get inspiration to establish The THAI Corporate […]

Nhi Mai: Experienced Counsel specializing in IT, Telecommunications, Data Center, and Cybersecurity in Vietnam

Nhi Mai is an experienced lawyer specializing in IT, telecommunications, data center, and cybersecurity. She has been involved in several data center construction projects and possesses the ability to advise and obtain investment licenses and tax incentives for such projects as well as other science and […]

How AI will shape the future of work in a multi-disciplinary professional practice environment. An interview with Zaid Hamzah, the principal behind the brand Futurelaw.ai

Zaid Hamzah is Project in-house counsel to several deep tech businesses. In this interview with Asia Law Portal, he explains how AI-savvy lawyers will help businesses transform while strategically managing legal risks. He shares his insights on why lawyers need to collaborate with data scientists and other […]

How AI is helping APAC region lawyers analyze and manage contracts. An interview with Stephanie Siu of eBrevia

Stephanie Siu is the Director of Strategic Development / Legal Counsel, APAC, for eBrevia. In this interview with Asia Law Portal, she explains how eBrevia is harnessing AI. To help APAC region lawyers analyze and manage contracts.  She also explains her extensive legal services sector experience which guides her insight into […]

Bangladesh: Family Court Act 2022 and pertinent concerns

The creation of Family Court is the result of our legislators’ rigorous legal analysis. In order to provide quick resolution of family conflicts for litigants in the traditional civil and criminal courts, the Family Courts Ordinance came in 1985. The women’s community had long called for […]

Acquihire: The Win-Win Solution for Startups and Established Companies

Introduction Acquisition and hiring jointly constitute the term “Acquihire”. Acquihire is a business term. When a company takes over or buys another company, it is a “acquisition,”. and when a company recruits employees, it is “hiring.” Acquihire is also hiring talents. In an acquisition, a company […]

APAC Legal Congress 2023: Bringing Together Legal Experts from Across the Region

The APAC Legal Congress 2023, the premier in-house corporate counsel event of the year, will take place on May 3rd and 4th, 2023 in Singapore. The conference organizes by the Singapore Corporate Counsel Association (“SCCA”). Along with the support of the Ministry of Law in Singapore. It […]

Bangladesh: Key gaps in responding to gender-based violence against women in the workplace

In recent years, we witness how the #MeToo movement worldwide spark by women’s outbursts. It was brought on by decades of cumulative abuse. In Bangladesh, the scourge of sexual harassment has made an ugly appearance in different areas. As more and more women are entering the […]

Legal Considerations in Injection Molding: Ensuring Safety, Quality, and Compliance

Injection molding is a manufacturing process that involves injecting molten material into a mold cavity. It is then solidifies into a particular shape or form. It is commonly used during the production of various plastic products, from toys to automotive parts. While injection molding may seem […]

Intellectual Property Protection in Asia: Challenges and Opportunities

Intellectual property (IP) protection is a crucial issue for businesses operating in Asia, as the region is home to some of the world’s largest and fastest-growing economies.

Judicial Outreach

Majoritarianism vs Judicial Outreach in Pakistan

The impetus of having a codified constitution in a country lies in the notion of, among other things, defining and protecting the fundamental rights of its citizens. Limiting and checking the exercise of executive powers. And requiring the state actors and institutions to act within their […]

India: Forging Ahead Across Borders

The Government of India has forged a financial relationship for wallet transactions with Singapore. It is a first for going beyond borders to simplify transactions. This is a landmark achievement and might be beneficial for residents of both countries. The Union Budget has proposed a series […]