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Maximizing Legal Efficiency: NexLaw’s Legal AI Solutions for Modern Law Firms
The challenges faced by lawyers can vary based on their specific practice areas, but traditional complex legal tasks often present significant obstacles. Manual processes, handling vast volumes of documents, and time-consuming tasks can hinder efficiency and impede progress. Fortunately, advancements in technology have paved the way […]
CIE Legal advises Optimus Group on the landmark $44 million acquisition of Autocare
Leading commercial and automotive law firm CIE Legal is advising Optimus Group on the acquisition of LINX CCG’s Autocare business. In the landmark deal, Optimus will acquire 75,505 shares in Autocare – one of Australia’s largest integrated logistics providers – for $44 million. The sale is […]
Carey Olsen’s Amelia Tan selected for Singapore Leaders Network fellowship programme
Amelia Tan, counsel in Carey Olsen’s Singapore litigation, insolvency, and restructuring team, has been selected to participate in the inaugural Singapore Leaders Network fellowship programme (SGLN Fellowship). This nine-month long initiative, led by the Singapore government, the Singapore Economic Development Board, and supported by the private sector, is […]
The UAE Insurance Federal Decree No. 48 of November 2023. A Summary of the most significant changes
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) issued a new Federal Insurance Decree No. 48 (‘Decree No. 48 of 2023’) which was published in the UAE Official Gazette (Issue No. 762), the official periodical of laws and decrees issued by the UAE Federal Government, on October 31, 2023. […]
The Astana International Financial Centre: Pioneering Financial Excellence in Central Asia
Since its inception in 2018, the Astana International Financial Centre (AIFC) has, according to the Global Financial Centres Index, established itself as the leading international financial centre in the region. Its unique blend of innovation and investor-friendly legal frameworks paves the way for global investors by […]
Insights into legal business development strategies in India. An interview with Pintu Babu
Pintu Babu specializes in Practice Development (Marketing & Analytics) for Nishith Desai Associates based in Mumbai, India. In this interview with Asia Law Portal, Pintu reflects on his career in legal business development and the strategies he helps deploy in this important role in India. Tell […]
Should your law firm outsource content marketing?
Blogging essential to law firm marketing efforts As good2bsocial has detailed, content marketing is necessary for law firms to generate attention and new potential client leads. Importantly, businesses that use blogs receive 67% more leads per month than those that do not blog. Many law firm blogs […]
A new page for Family Law practice in Hong Kong?
Today we discuss with Caroline McNally, who recently joined Hugill & Ip, one of the most dynamic and fast-growing boutique law firms in Hong Kong. With an impressive track-record and extensive experience in Family Law, Caroline brings an incredible wealth of knowledge and expertise to the […]
Lewis Silkin strengthens Hong Kong Dispute Resolution capability with addition of partner Kenix Yuen
Lewis Silkin today announces the appointment of Kenix Yuen as a partner in the firms’ dispute resolution team. Joining Lewis Silkin from Hong Kong dispute resolution firm Gall Solicitors, Kenix brings experience in advising on cross border commercial litigation, international arbitration, shareholder disputes and enforcement of […]
Exploring Equitable Doctrine of Unconscionability in Love and Contract Law
The positive approach to define law rarely accommodates emotion in its consideration for the law’s being as it is. ‘Emotion’ may suffice to be a popular element for a court-room drama script, but it may not hold good ground for a judge who is typically tied […]
30 people to watch in the business of law in Asia in 2024
In the last year Asia Law Portal has had the opportunity to highlight the work of lawyers and legal innovators in the Asia-Pacific region. These professionals have provided insight into their often-complex legal specialisms or capabilities in advising lawyers on legal innovation best practices in both […]
Reflections on nearly 30 years in legal practice in Malaysia. An interview with Anand Raj, Head of Tax Disputes, Shearn Delamore & Co.
Anand Raj has been a partner with Malaysian law firm Shearn Delamore & Co. since 2003. He was admitted as an Advocate & Solicitor of the High Court of Malaya in 1996. In this interview with Asia Law Portal, Anand details his practice and provides background about […]
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. It drives in part by the pandemic necessity for the tools necessary to optimize remote work. Indeed, an expert panel on this subject recently gather for a discussion — by India’s LawWiser. […]
30 people to watch in the business of law in Asia in 2023
The Asia-Pacific legal markets in 2022 have seen growth in the number of legal startup founders and legal technology entrepreneurs disrupting the region’s legal services sector. This year’s edition of 30 people to watch in the business of law in Asia. Therefore, primarily reflects the accelerating […]
30 women legal innovators in Asia to follow in 2022
The importance of legal innovation in the Asia-Pacific region is growing rapidly. And many women are leading legal startups, incubators, tech-enabled consultancies, and legal tech initiatives throughout the APAC region. Asia Law Portal has reported on and interviewed many of these legal innovators. With this in […]
30 people to watch in the business of law in Asia in 2021
The past year in the Asia-Pacific legal markets was distinguished by a number of trends, including: Regional expansion by Japanese law firms amid economic growth in China and the rest of the region. An expanding focus on health, wellness, and personal branding for lawyers and legal […]
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.
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 […]
Understanding The Force Majeure Clause – Corporate Law Team, IndusLaw
The businesses feeling the impacts of the lockdown due to the outbreak of COVID-19, raising the issue of performance of the contracts for them. They are considering invoking the ‘Force Majeure’ clause in the contracts to seek relief in these tough times. IndusLaw’s Corporate Law Team […]
30 people to watch in the business of law in Asia in 2019
The Asia-Pacific legal markets in 2018 were characterized by trends including the exponential growth of technology deployment and innovation; the growing efforts of elite regional and local firms to adapt, innovate and compete; the potential limitations (and growth) in market access for foreign law firms; the […]
30 People to Watch in the Business of Law in Asia in 2018
As we approach the beginning of 2018 — Asia Law Portal continues its’ tradition begun in 2015 and followed up in 2016 and 2017 — of naming 30 people to watch in the business of law in the coming year.  In retrospect — if 2017 were […]
30 people to watch in the business of law in Asia in 2017
As we approach the beginning of 2017 — Asia Law Portal continues its’ tradition begun in 2015 and followed up in 2016 — of naming 30 people to watch in the business of law in the coming year.  In retrospect — 2016 represented a year of […]
30 people to watch in the business of law in Asia in 2016
In 2015, the Asia-Pacific legal markets saw a deepening of competition among a larger number and forms of legal services provider. From global law firms utilizing mergers to international law firms seeking to emulate market gains by NewLaw firms – to the increasing ascendance of legal […]
30 people to watch in the business of law in Asia in 2015
As 2015 begins – below is a list of 30 key people to watch for commentary and new initiatives in the business of law in the Asia-Pacific legal markets during the course of the coming year: Chris Devonshire-Ellis (@cde_asia) — Founder of Dezan Shira & Associates (@DezanShira) and […]
Exploring the Impact of Global LPO on the Business Landscape
The global market of Legal Process Outsourcing (LPO) was estimated to be USD 13.2 Bn in 2022. And the expectations are to reach USD 134.7 Bn by 2032, growing at a CAGR of 29.6% from 2023 to 2032, according to a report published by Market.us. Legal firms […]
Hong Kong legal social media entrepreneurs gaining traction
I met Stephen Lai, Managing Director of Hong Kong-based Conventus Law, in the eclectic Sheung Wan district, blending traditional and modern, located a mile away from Hong Kong’s gleaming office towers. A former Associate Publisher of Euromoney Legal Media Group (titles include IFLR, China Law & Practice, […]
Malaysian legal market opening to foreign firms
As Star Online reported from Kuala Lumpur, the Malaysian Parliament — The Dewan Rakyat — passed the Legal Profession (Amendment) Bill of 2012, which will soon allow foreign lawyers to open offices and practice law in Malaysia. What practices will foreign law firms be permitted to establish? Lee […]