Tag: Asia Pacific legal market
The Legal Landscape of Standing Desks: Balancing Health and Workplace Regulations
In recent years, the popularity of standing desks has soared, with an increasing number of individuals and businesses recognizing the potential health benefits of working while standing. However, as the use of standing desks becomes more common, questions about their legality and compliance with workplace regulations […]
Singapore: An Emerging Legal Hub in Asia
Singapore, a small trading port turned thriving global business hub, is on the rise. With a strategic vision, innovative policies, and relentless ambition, this city-state has become a powerhouse in Asia. With its ascent, law firms are seeing Singapore as an emerging legal hub. The Economist […]
Balancing Law, Marketing, and Business Development: Embracing the Unconventional with Anam Khan
Anam Khan has a focus on diversified roles in the legal industry which includes both conventional and unconventional career paths — specifically dispute resolution, corporate law, and intrapreneur roles. She consults law firms and legal start-ups on business development and marketing-related roles. In this interview with Asia […]
Kazakhstan’s Transformation Through Political Reforms and Constitutional Amendments
Over the last few years, Kazakhstan has undergone significant political changes under the leadership of President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev. He has initiated a series of progressive reforms designed to strengthen state institutions and empower citizens’ rights. On August 30, Kazakhstan is celebrating Constitution Day, which takes […]
Unlocking Your Rights: Navigating the Nevada Lemon Law Like a Pro
When life gives you lemons, the saying goes, you make lemonade. But what if the lemons you’ve been handed aren’t from the fruit aisle but instead from the dealership? A malfunctioning car can sour anyone’s mood, especially if you’ve just driven off the lot with what […]
Digital Westphalia
Global digital dynamics cannot and should not be reduced to a simple US-China competitive frame, and we must step away from the idea of a trilateral race for digital power between US, China, and Europe.
Practicing Technology, Media and Telecoms (TMT) Law in Hong Kong. An interview with Jennifer Wu, Partner, Pinsent Masons
Jennifer Wu is a Hong Kong-based Partner with Pinsent Masons specialized in Technology, Media and Telecoms (TMT) Law. She heads a team on cross border cyber, technology and data related issues, including crypto, software licensing, digital transformation, civil fraud/ asset recovery and data governance/ data protection. She has been commended […]
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 […]
Comparative Study of Law of Torts: Perspective of Bangladesh and Some Other Asian Countries
Introduction In this modern era, a country is known for a well-organized legal system, a society is lighted by the courteous behaviour of its people or civility and a spontaneous legal system is recognized with its dynamic applause of rules and regulations. The salient purpose of […]
Thailand’s First Corporate Counsel Association officially launched and admitted as APCCA’s Country Member No.7
The Thai Corporate Counsel Association (THAI-CCA) officially makes its debut as Thailand’s first formal corporate counsel association, serving the third largest legal community in the Asia-Pacific region. The association was launched at the inaugural GC Powerlist Thailand 2023, held in partnership with the Legal 500, on […]
Under the threat of economic decoupling, global business needs to mitigate risks
While government officials in the United States and China enact policies to “decouple” their economies, the question for business is how to navigate the shifting geopolitical landscape. Even changes impacting trade between the two largest economies will not be one-dimensional. Some US companies are expected to […]
ICC Belt and Road Commission Conference in Hong Kong (26 June)
Ten Years of Belt and Road – Noteworthy Experience and Legal Risk Prevention
World Chambers Congress – platform for SMEs
The 13th World Chambers Congress takes place in Geneva this week (21-23 June) under the theme of ‘Achieving peace and prosperity through multilateralism in commerce’. Attracting 1,500 participants from over 100 countries, the Congress is the biggest, most diverse economic forum for chamber and business executives […]
LEGALIZED: Revolutionizing Legal Education in Bangladesh
Legalized learning app is revolutionizing legal education in Bangladesh, addressing the pressing need for comprehensive, accessible, and technology-driven learning solutions for the legal sector which is notably the most reluctant to change.
Senior Counsel Specialist at S&P Global
Prior to joining S&P Global, Pearl Pang was an active litigation lawyer in her private practice for seven (7) years, focusing on general litigation matters, with particular experiences in medico-legal and general insurance liability matters, as well as asset and debt recovery related matters.
Why Law Firms In Asia Should Be Using Google AI: Bard
In the realm of digital search, Google is the undisputed champion. However, the advent of increasingly sophisticated AI technologies is revolutionizing our perceptions of search and AI functionality. The newest contender in the AI dialogue landscape is Google’s innovative contribution: Google Bard. This introduction begs the […]
Independent, neutral and robust dispute resolution processes are needed to overcome blocks to cross-border trade, says Secretary General of the ICC International Court of Arbitration (Court)
As the International Chamber of Commerce’s (ICCs) 13th World Chambers Congress (WCC) prepares to kick off on 21 June in Geneva on a theme of ‘multilateralism key to achieving peace and prosperity for all’, Alexander Fessas, Secretary General of the ICC International Court of Arbitration (Court), emphasises the importance of […]
Thailand Regulatory Goals for Artificial Intelligence, Big Data, Machine Learning
This article first appeared on Global Legal Insights (2023) Over the past several years, Thailand has been researching, developing, and applying artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) in the public and private sectors through international collaborations with AI developers. Thailand is adapting to AI to […]
Essential Commands for Lawyers Practicing in Asia: Mastering ChatGPT
ChatGPT, the artificial intelligence conversation model developed by OpenAI, and half owned by Microsoft, has received notable attention across various sectors worldwide, and Asia’s legal realm is no exception. This AI has the capability to interact with users in a way that resembles human conversation. ChatGPT […]
Walid Arfush on the 2023 Astana International Forum
Walid Arfush is an international media manager who served for over 10 years at Euronews TV channel. He created SN Media which focuses on strategic communications, media relations, crisis communications, intelligence services, and reputation management. This week he will be participating in the Astana International Forum […]
Exploring cutting edge legal issues from Japan to the world. An interview with Yusuke Takamiya
Yusuke TAKAMIYA is Partner at Mori Hamada & Matsumoto, one of the biggest and top-ranked law firms in Japan. Yusuke is currently serving as the International Competition Network’s Non-Governmental Advisor to the Japan Fair Trade Commission (“JFTC”), and the former researcher at the Competition Research Center […]
India Focuses on Information Technology Improvement
Foreign investment in India through portfolio investors continues to remain positive in the last few weeks though there has been a decline in overall FDI in the past financial year. Economic growth forecasts appear to be moderated based on prevailing circumstances, globally as well as internally. […]
The THAI Corporate Counsel Association
The THAI-CCA’s official launch is set to debut on 22nd June 2023 at the inaugural GC Powerlist Thailand, organized in collaboration with The Legal 500. This internationally renowned accolade will recognize the importance of the Thai legal market as the third largest legal community in the Asia Pacific region and the nation’s most influential and innovative corporate counsel who drive the legal business forward.
Atty. Marie Christine Duran-Schulze, JD, MBA, Managing Partner, Duran & Duran-Schulze Law
Atty. Marie Christine Duran-Schulze has been a practicing corporate attorney for over 14 years in the Philippines. Atty. Duran-Schulze holds a master’s degree in business administration from Dela Salle University and a Juris Doctor degree from Far Eastern University. She completed her Bachelor of Science in […]
Interview with Hashim Wafa, Managing Attorney at Wafa and Wafa Law Offices, Cochin, India
Hashim Wafa is a highly experienced business lawyer and IP attorney based in Kochi, India. As the Managing Attorney at Wafa and Wafa, he leads a team of skilled lawyers providing comprehensive legal services. With expertise in global IP advisory, corporate law practice, arbitration, compliance management, […]
Environmental Degradation Threat to Human Rights : Legal Analysis on Asian Perspective
Abstract Access to food, water and clean air are inalienable part of Human rights which cannot be realized in the absence of healthy and sustainable environment. This paper explores the connection between environmental degradation and human rights. The object demonstrates inaccessibility to food, pure water and […]
Law students from Sri Lanka are making a global mark in Alternate Dispute Resolution
Teams from Sri Lanka are now making a global mark in Alternate Dispute Resolution (ADR). Most recently 4 students have been invited to represent their country at the Warsaw Negotiations Rounds (WNR) in Poland. The well-seasoned team is coached by Anuji Kannangara a certified mediator, and led by Shayhum AbooSalih who was […]
Economic Growth Forecast Reduces While Investment Increases in India
The global economic slowdown is impacting India with the reduction of economic growth forecasts by international financial institutions, a downward trend that has been continuing for more than a quarter now. There is hope for improvement with more domestic consumption that is expected to increase. The […]
The Importance of Practice Management in Law Firms: An Interview with Stella Lau, Practice Manager at MahWengKwai & Associates
Practice managers are not yet commonly deployed in boutique law firms, as many still operate with traditional organizational structures. However, as the legal industry continues to evolve, the role of a practice manager is becoming more recognized and valued.
First South Asian Team to Win at Bucerius Germany
Shayhum Aboosalih and Rishika Pandey made strides at the recently concluded Mediation Competition organised by the Bucerius Law School in Germany. The event was sponsored by Bodenheimer and brought to a finale a year of much developments in the ADR sphere. Alternate Dispute Resolution or ADR […]
Landmark Legal Development in India
It came as a huge surprise that the Bar Council of India (BCI) issued regulations permitting foreign lawyers and law firms to register in India.
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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 […]
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 […]
Alliott Global Alliance ranked as Band 1 Law Firm Network by Chambers Guide
Alliott Global Alliance (‘AGA’) is happy to announce it has 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 firms. […]
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. […]
India economic progress: New Year New Beginnings
India economic progress brings new hope and optimism for 2023 after a recovery phase in the second half of 2022. It is aiming for a betterment from the past year. The expectation for improving economic progress is not totally unfound. While considering that the Indian economy […]