Tag: Asia-Pacific legal news and analysis
Remembering Christopher Hunter BA, 1964– 2021
Christopher Hunter, publisher, journalist, scholar of Chinese, father of Jessica and son of Gillian and Frederic, passed away at home in Berkhamsted, England on Sunday, 21 November, 2021. Chris, who lived in Hong Kong from 1987 to 2016, had been suffering from Multiple Sclerosis (MS) for […]
India Closes the Year with Economic Optimism
India continued to maintain momentum on economic recovery as projected forecast for growth was reduced by some global agencies. This is linked to the Covid 19 related situation prevailing in India currently. There has been a marginal rise in daily reported cases since the Omicron variant […]
Making digital transformation accessible for the legal industry. An interview with Evan Wong, CEO, Checkbox
Checkbox is an Australia-based no code platform making digital transformation accessible for the legal industry. In this interview with Asia Law Portal, CEO Evan Wong explains the inspiration for the founding of Checkbox, the importance of automation for legal services, and how Checkbox is helping legal […]
30 People to Watch in the Business of Law in Asia in 2022
The 2022 installment of 30 People to Watch in the Business of Law in Asia is the 8th consecutive annual annual list in the series. 2022 will see more legal innovators from throughout the region gain more attention from alternative sources of legal information including legal […]
Shruti Ajitsaria on building a culture of digital innovation in the legal sector
Shruti Ajitsaria is Partner and Head of FUSE, A&O’s tech innovation space. In this interview with Asia Law Portal, she outlines how technology is impacting the role of lawyers, how FUSE is serving as a catalyst for legal innovation in Asia, and the unique nature of […]
India Stays Steady as Storm Looms in Horizon
Just as we thought that the pandemic was slowly receding in India with very low daily cases and festive season behind us now, a fresh threat looms on the horizon. The Omicron variant is being seen as a concern worldwide now. India was gearing up to […]
Law firm profitability improved by good inter-generational communication
Law firms can increase profitability by improving inter-generational communication. Thriving in a Multi-Generational Law Firm: How to Increase Communication and Collaboration Among Lawyers by legal industry consultants Pamela DeNeuve and John Grimley – outlines how inter-generational communication challenges are placing law firm profitability at risk – […]
“I believe that representation is the key to making change”. Andrea Ng, Magic Circle finance lawyer, on Diversity and Inclusion in legal services
Recently relocated to Singapore, Andrea Ng specializes in leveraged acquisition finance at Allen & Overy. In this interview with Asia Law Portal, she discusses the importance of Diversity & Inclusion in legal services from her perspective of working within a Magic Circle law firm during her time in London. She also discusses how […]
Why 2022 will be a defining year in lawyer remuneration in Hong Kong
A remuneration survey snapshot for the Hong Kong legal sector
2021 Taiwan LegalTech & Compliance Hackathon
The 2021 Taiwan Legal and Compliance Technology Hackathon Final Results have been announced: The biggest prize went to the team that worked on the Judgment Relationship Chart; National Judge Act, which was the spotlight of the contest.
Practicing corporate and commercial law in the Maldives. An interview with Mariyam Shunana
Mariyam Shunana is Managing Partner of leading Maldives law firm Shunana & Co. LLP, where she specializes in litigating and negotiating complex business transactions. In this interview with Asia Law Portal, Mariyam details her eleven years of legal experience in representing the Government of the Maldives, […]
How 4 law students in Myanmar founded a legal startup. The story of JusWise
JusWise is a Myanmar-based legal startup founded by 4 law students. JusWise has a vision to provide legal services in an easily accessible manner by using technology driven innovative solutions. In this interview with Asia Law Portal, the four founders of JusWise reflect on what inspired […]
India: Should We Celebrate this Diwali
There has been cause for cheer as India scripted history by achieving administering 100 crore (one billion) Covid-19 vaccination doses in just about nine months of its rollout. The daily increase in new cases has remained on the lower all throughout the festive season. India is […]
Legal technology company Lawcadia and legal operations consultancy LEx360 partner to reduce waste, risk, complexity, and uncertainty for corporate counsel
The modern legal department remains a function plagued by inefficient, manual and complex processes, further compounded by relentless demands, heightened regulatory compliance requirements and the pressure to ‘do more with less’. Whilst there is an appetite for change, General Counsels are unsure of where to start […]
Jennifer Lim Wei Zhen on Singapore’s present and future role as a legal innovation hub
Jennifer Lim Wei Zhen is among the most active legal innovators in the Asia-Pacific region. Bilingual in English and Mandarin, Jennifer has worked at various leading law firms and was listed in Asia Law Portal’s Top 30 in the business of law to watch in 2019. […]
DOJ Deal with Huawei CFO Highlights Tensions Between the Rule of Law and Geopolitical Realities
US Officials Decry China’s Use of Points of Leverage as “Geostrategic Weapons” But China Claims US Employs “Rule of Law” as Front for Transparent Bullying Tactics
India: Economy Shows Signs of Revival
There has been recovery of the Indian economy in the past month. The daily new Covid 19 cases have gone down some more to around 30,000 and even below on certain days. This is coupled with staggering coverage on vaccination across the country. Considering the vast […]
Why foreign shareholders should understand the corporate veil in China?
The corporate veil or the corporate personality is a legal term used to describe the separation of the corporate entity from the shareholder for the purpose of litigation. Usually, the court renders the shareholder personally liable for the debts, negligence, or mismanagement of the business, and […]
The Meng/Michaels Conflict and Beyond … Band Aids or Proactive Solutions for Trade Conflicts?
Introduction The protracted saga of the US Justice Department’s extradition request concerning Meng Wanzhou, Huawei’s CFO, is well known.[i] This matter by far exceeds the scope of a normal fraud case – which it formally is, albeit within the framework of US sanctions – and has […]
Why good corporate governance is so important in China?
A major challenge for investors is maintaining proper governance of their Chinese foreign entity to generate a profitable business. Whilst there are significant improvements in the business environment, including regulatory reforms to streamline administrative procedures, investors, especially those residing abroad, face challenges in establishing the proper […]
In conversation with Horizons Corporate Advisory Regional Partner Roberto GILARDINO
Robert Gilardino is Regional Partner with Horizons Corporate Advisory, based in Shanghai. In this interview with Asia Law Portal, Dr. Gilardino explains what makes Horizons unique, the unique challenges he faces in an increasingly competitive legal market, how his previous government experience is leveraged to help […]
Flexible legal services for businesses in Japan: An interview with Catherine O’Connell
A former in-house counsel in Japan, Catherine O’Connell is originally from New Zealand. In 2018, she founded her own law firm focused on providing flexible legal services to businesses in Japan. In this interview with Asia Law Portal, O’Connell details the inspiration that led her to […]
How Businesses Benefit from Subscription-Based Legal Services
Every business owner will be familiar with products or services priced on a subscription basis. For example, mobile phone plans, accounting software, and bookkeeping services are all invariably paid for on a subscription basis. Indeed, many businesses are leasing property on a subscription basis (WeWork and […]
A new era in Chinese legislation: paving stronger stance in national sovereignty and interests
Deng Xiaoping initiated the Reform and Opening Up policy and opened the door to the world in 1978. As a result, China’s GDP rose from 367.9 billion yuan in 1978 to 15.45 trillion yuan in 2020 and lifted China from a third-world country to becoming a […]
Jennifer Parks, White and Case APAC COO, on how the firm is navigating the region
As APAC COO, Jennifer Parks oversees White & Case Asia-Pacific region operations. In this interview with Asia Law Portal, Parks explains what inspired her to focus on managing the operations of a global law firm in Asia, how the firm is adapting to the ever-changing competitive […]
India: Economy Sees Green Shoots as Vaccination Coverage Increases
There have been some green shoots in economic activity as new Covid 19 cases seem to have stabilized around the 40,000 daily mark. The festive season has just commenced and there are apprehensions as well as expectations. The apprehension stems from gatherings and people coming together […]
Championing legal innovation for the region. An interview with Andrew Wong
Andrew Wong specializes in legal innovation initiatives for Dentons Rodyk. Based in Singapore, he sits on the steering committee of the Asia-Pacific Legal Innovation and Technology Association (ALITA) and is an editor at LawTech.Asia. In this interview with Asia Law Portal, he describes his legal innovation […]
Does the Meng Wanzhou case involve an abuse of process?
Should Ms. Meng Wanzhou be extradited from Canada to the US? The Canadian court overseeing her case and Canada’s Minister of Justice are responsible for determining this. If an abuse of process by either the requesting or requested state was committed during the extradition proceedings, it […]
Lawcadia announces new solutions for law firms to digitally transform client relationships and service delivery
Innovative legal technology company, Lawcadia, has released a new offering for law firms to help them attract new clients, win more work, and improve efficiencies. Read More: Does the Meng Wanzhou case involve an abuse of process? With corporate and Government clients facing downward budget pressures […]
On early career challenges for a young lawyer. Insights from Ghulam Nabi Abbasi, High Court Advocate, Karachi
Ghulam Nabi Abbasi is a vibrant and hardworking Karachi based lawyer who began his practice at Arshad h. Lodhi & Co., a small firm where he learned about the implementation of procedural laws in the criminal and civil courts of Pakistan. Read More: Interpretation of Fiscal […]
At the forefront of legal innovation in India. An interview with Shreya Vajpei
Shreya Vajpei is a legal innovator, legal technology writer and advisor, and practice development professional – having begun her career as a lawyer. In this interview with Asia Law Portal, she details the journey that led her to her focus on legal innovation – and how […]
Khushbakht Shah Jillani, the Rising Star in the Pakistani legal sphere on her unprecedented career trajectory in litigation, womens advocacy and law student empowerment
Pakistan High Court Advocate Khushbakht Shah Jillani is the youngest lawyer in Pakistan to build a career independently in litigation pertaining to family laws, domestic violence, human rights and women’s rights advocacy. In this interview with Asia Law Portal, she explains her practice, her involvement in Pro […]
Analysis of Legal Issues Involved in the Meng Wanzhou Case
Basic facts of the case On December 1, 2018, Canada arrested Ms. Meng Wanzhou, Huawei’s Chief Financial Officer, in Vancouver at the request of the US. On December 11, 2018, the Supreme Court of British Columbia in Canada ruled on and approved Ms. Meng’s bail application. […]
The Asia-Pacific Legal Innovation and Technology Association launches the region’s first community-based legal innovation and technology awards
Today, the Asia-Pacific Legal Innovation and Technology Association (ALITA) launched the ALITA SOLIA Awards 2021, the Asia-Pacific’s first set of community-based legal innovation and technology awards. Powered by industry stalwarts such as Linklaters, the Corporate Legal Operations Consortium (CLOC), Clifford Chance, the Singapore Academy of Law […]
India: Economic Impact of Second Wave
The second wave of Covid 19 seems to be continuing and the warning from health experts that the tail of the decline could be prolonged is coming true. India continues to record average of around 40,000 cases for the past 3 weeks with large numbers seen […]
Do Meng Wanzhou’s acts constitute fraud?
After arresting Ms. Meng Wanzhou at the request of the US, Canada still had to decide whether to extradite her to the US. The core question for consideration behind this decision is: During the meeting with the HSBC executive in 2013, did Ms. Meng misrepresent the […]
Amie Cheung appointed Deputy Chair of Alliott Global Alliance’s APAC region
Amie Cheung, Principal of Hong Kong accounting firm, Lawrence Cheung CPA (LCCPA) has been appointed the Deputy Chair of the Asia Pacific region for Alliott Global Alliance (AGA), one of the world’s largest international alliances of law and accounting firms. The appointment is effective 1 July. […]
Practicing matrimonial and family law in Hong Kong. An interview with Jaerey Velasco, Partner, Payne Velasco
Payne Velasco is a litigation law firm, established in Hong Kong, with a local and international client base. In this interview with Asia Law Portal, Jaerey Velasco, Partner at Payne Velasco, outlines her practice and explains how matrimonial and family law is unique in Hong Kong. […]
How remote work is impacting legal services in India. An interview with Bhagyashree Pancholy
Bhagyashree Pancholy founded All Remotely, where she helps co-located and office-based teams to transition to remote teams and helps remote teams understand their teams better with the help of her proprietary assessments. She is also General Counsel at Lano, where she helps clients expand internationally by […]
The current state of Corporate Social Responsibility in Hong Kong. An interview with Alfred Ip, Senior Partner, Hugill & Ip Solicitors
Corporate Social Responsibility has grown in importance in recent years. In this interview with Asia Law Portal, Alfred Ip, Senior Partner, Hugill & Ip Solicitors details the current state of CSR in Hong Kong, its future in China and the greater APAC region, and how companies […]
In a Minute – Foreign Seat of Arbitration, Vasanth Rajasekaran
There has been a lot of debate on the issue of whether Indian parties can elect a foreign seat of arbitration. Recently the Supreme Court of India answered in affirmative on this issue. Read More: India: Clawing its way back from the devastating Covid 19 Second […]
Why You Need a Car Accident Lawyer
If you have been in a car accident resulting in a complex dispute with the other party involved, it is time to act fast and acquire a car accident lawyer. These are legal personal injury experts who have vast experience in dealing with similar situations and […]
India: Clawing its way back from the devastating Covid 19 Second Wave
India breathed a collective sigh of relief as the second wave seemed to have abated for now. The daily new cases of Covid 19 have come down quite steadily and gave respite to all anxious citizens of this vast country. The prediction of a third wave […]
Helping facilitate foreign investment in Vietnam. An interview with Ngo Nhat Minh
Ngo Nhat Minh is Founder and Attorney-of-law of BLawyers Vietnam, specialized in helping foreign investors do business in Vietnam. In this interview with Asia Law Portal, Minh explains his practice focus and the work of BLawyers Vietnam, what foreign investors should consider when doing business in Vietnam, and the unique challenges […]
A barrister based in Hong Kong practicing cross-border commercial arbitration and litigation. An interview with Moses Wanki Park
Moses Wanki Park is a barrister with Liberty Chambers and specializes in cross-border commercial arbitration and litigation based in Hong Kong, which serves as a gateway between China and the rest of the world. In this interview with Asia Law Portal, Moses explains in detail his […]
Solutions, Not Sermons. An Interview with Anoosha Shaigan, Pakistan’s leading technology lawyer and Vice President, Courting The Law
Anoosha Shaigan is an international human rights and technology lawyer and a certified legislative drafter, having worked on various legal, policy and political reforms in human rights, international law, gender justice and legal innovation for over 13 years. She currently serves as the Vice President and […]
The Emergence of Commercial Justice Through IBC
Watch our new video on the recently launched Book titled “The Emergence of Commercial Justice: Insolvency And Arbitration” by Vivek Sood, Senior Advocate. The book explores and analyses game-changing judgments delivered by the Supreme Court in establishing the concept of Commercial Justice. Read More: An Interview […]
BD Tips for Lawyers – Stephen Revell
Lawyers don’t like to sell. So how can law firms engage with clients and win new business? And how can BD teams and lawyers work in better sync to increase revenue? Read More: Juwai IQI Appoints New Group General Counsel To get answers to these questions, […]
Juwai IQI Appoints New Group General Counsel
Juwai IQI has appointed Emily Gebbett as its Group General Counsel. Gebbett is the former General Counsel and Head of Corporate Affairs at now Tencent-owned iflix, having led the sale of the emerging-market streaming startup to Tencent in mid-2020. She will be based in Kuala Lumpur. […]
The Next 6 Things You Should Do for Car Accident Lawyer Success
Car accidents can be messy, especially if one or both parties involved in the accident are offended, angry, and refusing to accept their mistake. Sometimes, while one person is ready to reach a settlement, the other might be taking advantage of them. In other cases, there […]
Take Advantage of the Best Lawyers – Read These 6 Tips
There are over 11 million licensed law practitioners in the United States, which means that you could possibly find yourself very confused when looking for the best lawyers to help you with a tricky legal matter. Selecting the right attorney can make or break a major […]
India: Covid 19 Second Wave Leaves Behind Devastation and Death
The ferocious second wave of Covid 19 has caused severe wreckage in India. The depth of the destruction and death exposed the poor preparedness and sorry state of affairs that the country found itself in during the last few weeks. Several local lockdowns were imposed by […]
Practicing customer-centric corporate law. An interview with Le Tien Dat, Managing Partner, ADK & Co Vietnam Lawyers
Le Tien Dat is Managing Partner of ADK & Co Vietnam Lawyers, focusing on assisting businesses achieve vital commercial objectives in the country’s fast-growing economy. In this interview with Asia Law Portal, he explains the firm’s client-centric approach, opportunities for foreign investors in the country, and […]
Alliott Global Alliance shortlisted for the Australian Accounting Awards 2021
We are pleased to announce that AGA has been named as a finalist in the Australian Accounting Awards for Network of the Year. Alliott Global Alliance (‘AGA’), the international alliance of law and accounting firms has been shortlisted as finalist for Network of the Year in […]
Covid-19 Second Wave Sends Shivers Down India’s Spine
It is unnerving to see what is happening all around us in India. The second wave of Covid 19 has been ferocious and severely impacted Indians. The daily new cases recorded have been the highest in the world for the past few days. The economy is […]
Opportunities for foreign investors in Thailand. An interview with Dell Asuncion, Ascend Advisors
Ascend Advisors helps foreign investors and expatriates – navigate the opportunities and challenges the Thai economy offers. In this interview with Asia Law Portal, Dell Asuncion of Ascend Advisors details what opportunities and challenges exist in Thailand for foreign investors, his role with the firm, and […]
The practice of entertainment and hospitality business law in Singapore. An interview with TAY Eu-Yen of Providence Law Asia LLC
TAY Eu-Yen is a lawyer and entrepreneur with 15 years of management experience in the entertainment and hospitality sectors, having co-founded The Butter Factory Group as well as Coterie Concepts. She is currently practising as of-counsel at Providence Law Asia LLC, and has established a niche […]
Gadens Announces Breach Reporter Platform Powered by Lawcadia
A new ‘RegTech’ platform by national law firm Gadens is set to dramatically improve the regulatory reporting landscape for financial services organisations
KorumLegal welcomes two new hires to fuel their growth ambitions
KorumLegal is excited to share that we have two new hires joining our HQ team. Natasha Norton joins as General Manager – Growth & North Asia and Janice Leung joins as Consultant Solutions Manager, as we expand our capabilities in Asia Pacific (APAC) and beyond. Read […]
Providing tech-enabled legal services to private equity and venture capital in India. An interview with Rasmeet Charya, Chief Innovation Officer, Algo Legal
Algo Legal is a new age technology backed firm focused on venture capital and private equity firms, VC-funded start-up companies and corporate businesses. The firm is Headquartered in Bangalore and has offices in Mumbai and Delhi. In this interview with Asia Law Portal, Algo’s Chief Innovation […]
How are the wrongful acts of businesses penalized?
The human error factor in daily life has been an undeniable cause of accidents in public. Risk factors that seem innocuous have potential to cause permanent effects in the victim’s life. Numerous examples can be given to demonstrate the importance of risk factors in daily life. […]
Workplace safety regulations and the legal duties of businesses
Sustaining the work whilst the conditions are not adequate can lead to foreseeable accidents. Both for the workers and the customers, these safety measures are of major importance. To keep those in the property safe, employers and businesses are obliged to follow specified duties. The duty […]
Covid-19 Second Wave Hits India on Lockdown Anniversary
India is once again witnessing a surge in Covid-19 infections. As the anniversary of the lockdown approached the increase in cases reared its ugly head and this time the numbers are skyrocketing in affected areas. The second wave is threatening to undo the gains from the […]
‘The Thing About……Titus Rahiri’
KorumLegal celebrates it’s 5th anniversary this month. Five years on from it’s inception, Founder and CEO Titus Rahiri talks with Patrick Dransfield. Photographs by Patrick Dransfield Patrick: What does the name ‘Korum’ signify? Tell us about the KorumLegal story so far – from its founding in […]
5 Reasons to Take Your CPD More Seriously
It’s not a secret that many lawyers believe that mandatory legal CPD often causes more stress than it’s worth. But there are plenty of reasons – besides renewing your practicing certificate – why you should take your CPD more seriously. Read More: ‘The Thing About……Titus Rahiri’ […]
Maxwell Chambers Appoints New Chairman
Maxwell Chambers announced today the appointment of Mr. Daryl Chew as the Chairman of the Board of Directors. Acclaimed as “one of the brightest” and “most highly regarded” partners in the Asia Pacific region by Who’s Who Legal, Mr. Chew brings more than 12 years of […]
Learning From the Huawei CFO Meng Wanzhou Case: What Chinese and Other Non-U.S. Companies and Executives Should Do to Limit Exposure to Criminal Liability in the U.S.
This is the fourth and final installment in this series White collar criminal law experts who regularly represent or advise Chinese companies all agree that the arrest of Huawei CFO Meng Wanzhou was a “wake-up call” for all Chinese companies with global operations. Compliance management is […]
Eugene Thuraisingam LLP welcomes new Counsel to spearhead its Corporate M&A practice
Eugene Thuraisingam LLP has hired Rachel Wong as a Counsel to spearhead their Corporate, Mergers & Acquisitions practice area. Rachel joins the firm from Hogan Lovells Lee & Lee, Singapore Office. Read More: Practicing Technology Law and Civil Litigation in Hong Kong. An interview with Joshua […]
Practicing Technology Law and Civil Litigation in Hong Kong. An interview with Joshua Chu, Consultant, ONC Lawyers
Joshua Chu is a Consultant at ONC Lawyers and is currently based in Hong Kong. He specializes in Technology Law and Civil Litigation. In this interview with Asia Law Portal, he details the focus of his practice, key considerations for companies managing litigation risks in Hong […]
Chance Bridge Partners welcome Robert Lewis as Senior International Consultant and enter strategic alliance with docQbot
We are pleased to announce that Chance Bridge Partners, Alliott Global Alliance (“AGA”) law firm member in Beijing has appointed Robert Lewis as Senior International Consultant. This comes as Chance Bridge also enters into a strategic cooperation agreement with docQbot, the legal technology platform co-founded by […]