Category: Asia Legal News
Stuart Fuller, Head of Global Legal Services, KPMG, on the firm’s plans for expansion in Asia
KPMG recently announced the launch of a new Global Legal Operations Transformation Service. In this interview with Asia Law Portal, Stuart Fuller, Head of Global Legal Services, KPMG International, explains this new service focus — and the firm’s plans for expansion in the Asia-Pacific region. KPMG […]
In Conversation – Advertise With Caution
LawWiser in conversation with Gaurav Dani, Partner, IndusLaw, and Akhil Prasad, Director, Country Counsel India and Company Secretary, Boeing, discuss the new advertising guidelines and the issues around it.
Ning Zhu appointed to Asia Pacific Regional Committee of Alliott Global Alliance
Ning Zhu, Managing Partner of highly regarded law firm Chance Bridge Partners in China has been appointed to the Asia Pacific Regional Advisory Committee of Alliott Global Alliance, one of the world’s largest international alliances of independent law and accounting firms. Ms. Zhu joins other senior […]
In Conversation – Quick Guide on UPI Framework and Data Privacy
In conversation with Mr. Atul Juvle – General Counsel, Compliance Officer & Company Secretary, Schindler India: Data Security & Unified Payments Interface (UPI)
Alliott Global Alliance Continues Legal Expansion in Asia
Alliott Global Alliance (formerly ‘Alliott Group’), an international alliance of law and accounting firms, has increased its presence to 15 countries in the Asia Pacific region following the appointment of law members in Bangladesh, Hong Kong and Thailand in the last few months.
Pinsent Masons realigns its professional services offerings with launch of new group
Multinational law firm Pinsent Masons has brought together a range of skill set offerings to launch a professional services practice group as it further embeds its strategy to become a purpose-led professional services business with law at the core. Pinsent Masons Vario, will become a practice group and […]
Focusing on how working with “purpose” plays an important element in legal and compliance recruitment in the Asia-Pacific region. An interview with Nisha Chugh, Head of Legal & Compliance, ConnectedGroup
Nisha Chugh is Head of Legal & Compliance for ConnectedGroup, based in Hong Kong. In this interview with Asia Law Portal, she explains the state of legal and compliance recruitment in the Asia-Pacific region during COVID-19, what inspired her career in legal recruitment, the importance of lawyer purpose […]
Legal technology company Lawcadia launches new intelligent engine
When every legal team and law firm want something different, Lawcadia’s new platform engine is a game changer for the diverse appetites of the legal industry
Unique challenges and opportunities to marketing law firms in India. An interview with Jaayaa Kumarr, Associate General Manager, Strategy & Development, J. Sagar Associates
While in law school, Jaayaa Kumarr found herself interning simultaneously in family court and a consulting firm catering to lawyers. Having exposure to the dual environment of working as a lawyer and for a firm gave her practical insights which helped her realize the importance of […]
Helping law firms and legal departments transform the way knowledge is shared and managed. An interview with Adeline Chin, Director and Co-Founder, Law Asia 365
Beginning in 2012, Adeline Chin launched a career as a legal knowledge management (KM) expert while working within a leading Malaysian law firm. This experience ultimately led her to found Law Asia 365, a comprehensive legal KM and management consultancy, based in Kuala Lumpur. In this […]
TechLaw.Fest 2020: Stars Align for Free Legal Tech Conference
TechLaw.Fest, Asia’s premier legal tech conference, has always benefited from stellar line-ups (2019’s edition notably boasted Sir Tim Berners-Lee as its keynote speaker). But this year, it takes advantage of COVID-19’s new normal to bring together its most impressive line-up of speakers yet, with headliners like […]
Insights into today’s practice of multijurisdictional family and divorce law: An interview with Samantha Gershon, Partner, Withers
Samantha Gershon is a Hong Kong-based Partner with Withers, specialized in multijurisdictional family and divorce law. In this interview with Asia Law Portal, Gershon explains the depth of her experience and how it informs her practice, Withers’ competitive differentiators, how technology is helping support this practice […]
How one lawyer is “humanizing the litigation process”: An interview with Cassandra Lee, Partner, Thomas Philip Advocates and Solicitors
Cassandra Lee knew early on in life that not only did she want to be a lawyer – but that she wanted to specialize in litigation. In this interview with Asia Law Portal, Lee describes what inspired her career in law, how her practice humanizes the […]
India: Economic Shock is Severe
The economic situation and severity of the Covid-19 crisis in India is now unfolding rather rapidly. The Reserve Bank’s annual report, while providing details on the current situation, has acknowledged that contraction in economic activity will likely prolong into Q2 and the path to recovery is […]
By 2024, Asia will be home to 4 of the world’s top 5 economies: Legal leaders analyze how the “Asian Century” is impacting legal services
The World Bank and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) recently detailed that by 2024 – Asia will be home to 4 of the world’s top 5 economies. China, the United States, India, Japan, and Indonesia — will be those top 5 economies, in this order, by […]
Withers hires senior disputes lawyer Chenthil Kumarasingam on the back of increased demand in dispute resolution
Withers has further developed its litigation and arbitration strengths in Asia with the hire of new partner Chenthil Kumarasingam and his team in Singapore, on the back of increased demand for dispute resolution services. Chenthil and his team join from Oon and Bazul LLP. Chenthil offers […]
India should support WTO discussions on investment facilitation, but negotiate a better deal to safeguard its interests
By Julien Chaisse & Arjun Solanki Introduction Recently the Union Minister of India said that India requires Rs 50-60 lakh crore in FDI to overcome the corona-hit economy.[1] Foreign Investors are facing many challenges by the Indian bureaucracy which makes the situation hard for them to […]
Comment: My educated mother had the audacity to work
Writing in the Financial Times in May 2019 the English novelist Jeanette Winterson reflected on 100 years of feminism. She wrote: “Exposing the craziness behind (sex) discrimination really matters because once any kind of discrimination is both accepted and acceptable every other kind gets the run of the road: […]
30 people to watch in the business of law in Asia in 2020
As 60% of the world’s new internet users are now located in the Asia-Pacific region, the intersection of the internet and legal services in Asia is becoming more important every year. Notably, as Siam Legal Tech Center details on their website, the ASEAN region has in recent years seen […]
Growing a technology and startup focused corporate law firm in Malaysia: An interview with Izwan & Partners managing partner, Izwan Zakaria
Izwan Zakaria founded Izwan & Partners in 2019, where he made a bold decision to focus exclusively on providing legal advice to technology companies, startups, and investors. In this Q&A with Asia Law Portal, Izwan describes what makes dealing with technology companies and startups different from […]
Impact of the COVID19 Lockdown on M&A Deals – By Rashi Kapoor Mehta
Have you wondered how Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) deals have been affected by the COVID19 pandemic? LawWiser brings you Rashi Kapoor Mehta, Partner – Universal Legal. Want to get invited for a conversation? Visit us at www.lawwiser.com Email us on editorial@lawwiser.com Contact: +911126397160 Mention “Asia Law Portal” for discounted pricing
Astana poised to become Central Asia’s legal tech innovation hub
The Astana International Financial Centre (AIFC) recently established the AIFC LawTech Advisory Council. In cooperation with the World Economic Forum, the AIFC has a plan to develop the first Fourth Industrial Revolution Centre in Central Asia. As a part of this effort, the Leadership of the […]