Tag: Asia Pacific Legal News
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Alliott Global Alliance expands to 80 countries
Alliott Global Alliance announces the expansion of its international alliance of independent accounting and law firms to its 80th country
‘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. Thank you to Eugene Thuraisingam LLP for sponsoring this post. Read More: Practicing Technology Law […]
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 […]
“How to become clairvoyant?”
“We had dreams when the night was young We were believers when the night was young We could change the world stop the war Never seen nothing like this before…’ Robbie Robertson, from the album ‘How to become clairvoyant?’ The two rock concerts that define the […]
The Case Against Huawei CFO Meng Wanzhou: An Assessment of the Complex Matrix of Extraterritorial Jurisdiction, International Extradition and Global Diplomatic Relations
This is the second in a series Meng Wanzhou, CFO of Huawei and daughter of Huawei founder Ren Zhengfei, is currently in her third year under house arrest in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, fighting extradition to the U.S. to face charges of bank fraud relating to […]
Tracing the Origins of the Case Against Huawei CFO Meng Wanzhou: How Global Banks Extend the Reach of U.S. Extraterritorial Jurisdiction, Directly and Indirectly Impacting the Global Expansion of Chinese Companies
This is first in a series On December 1, 2018, then U.S. President Donald Trump was heading to a private dinner with Chinese President Xi Jinping at the G20 summit in Buenos Aires. At the same moment, Canadian officials, acting at the request of the U.S. Justice […]
Alliott Global Alliance expands into Vietnam legal market after appointing DNA Vietnam LLC to membership
As of 1 January 2021, DNA Vietnam LLC (‘DNA’) has been appointed to represent Alliott Global Alliance (‘AGA’), the international alliance of law and accounting firms, as its law member in Vietnam. Read More: Practicing energy, power and infrastructure law in Asia and current market challenges […]
Practicing energy, power and infrastructure law in Asia and current market challenges and opportunities. An interview with David Phua, Special Counsel, King & Wood Mallesons
Based in Singapore, David Phua has been practising law in the energy, power and infrastructure sector in Asia for over 10 years, in particular advising Asian and international clients on oil and gas (including LNG), power, mining and other natural resources projects and transactions. In this interview with Asia Law Portal, he details his […]
Making legal documentation affordable and accessible to everyone. An interview with Kim Chan, founder and CEO of DocPro
DocPro is a legaltech platform which combines legal documentation services with cutting edge technology. In this interview with Asia Law Portal, Kim Chan, founder and CEO of DocPro, explains what motivated his move from the practice of law to becoming a legal tech entrepreneur, how DocPro […]
Law firms begin publishing about Asia’s new trade landscape
In November, 2020, 15 countries in the Asia-Pacific region – including the 10 member states of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) as well as China, Australia, Japan, New Zealand, and South Korea – signed the landmark Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) on the final day of the […]
Hong Kong legal salary survey 2020-2021
Introduction The biggest question we are currently being asked by law firms across Asia is what is happening to remuneration in a post- COVID landscape. There are a host of economic and demand/supply-based factors placing new upward/downward pressures on salaries and remuneration. Law firms in Hong […]
Women In Law Dialogue series: Is COVID-19 taking Women Lawyers’ careers back to the 1950’s?
“The current crisis has brought existing inequalities to the fore. It also risks exacerbating them”, Institute of Fiscal Studies (IFS). Just as the Covid-19 crisis has brutally exposed the fault-lines in the political and cultural mores in various countries and various world leaders, thus the crisis will […]
Fake News has been a matter of concern since ancient times, but now it’s important to discuss how it’s regulated
LawWiser brings you a conversation with Sachin Kalra, Deputy General Counsel – HT Media Ltd. In their One-on-One Series. Thank you to LawWiser for sponsoring this video. The conversation will help you to understand Fake News and Its Regulations. Want to get invited for a conversation? Visit us at www.lawwiser.com Email […]
Making legal services simple and affordable in the Philippines. An interview with Jason Arteche, Owner and Founder, Legal Tree
Legal Tree is a legal tech startup and social enterprise with the goal of making legal services simple and affordable. In this interview with Asia Law Portal, Jason Arteche, Legal Tree’s Owner and Founder, explains what inspired him to found the company, the state of legal […]
How To Think Future – Startup Ecosystem & Law
Law is the most crucial need for every startup. LawWiser brings you an exclusive conversation between: Mahavir Pratap Sharma, Chairman – TiE Avimukt Dar, Partner – Induslaw, and Aman Abbas, Founder – LawWiser Thank you to LawWiser for sponsoring this video. In the series – “How to think Future” The conversation will help […]
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. They offer legal advice to technology companies, startups, and investors. In this Q&A with Asia Law Portal, Izwan describes what makes dealing with technology companies […]
Alliott Group’s Expansion into South East Asian Legal Market Continues with Appointment of Jeeva Partnership in Malaysia
.Alliott Group, the world’s sixth largest multidisciplinary alliance of professional services firms, has expanded its reach to Malaysia’s legal market. The appointment of Top 50 law firm Jeeva Partnership in Kuala Lumpur and Penang continues the alliances growth in APAC. Which included expansion into China (Chance […]
Impact of the COVID19 Lockdown on M&A Deals – By Rashi Kapoor Mehta
Have you ever think how Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) deals affect by the COVID19 pandemic? LawWiser brings you Rashi Kapoor Mehta, Partner – Universal Legal. Thank you to LawWiser for sponsoring this video. Want invite 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 […]
Thailand Postpones Effective Date of Data Privacy Law
By Attorneys Naytiwut Jamallsawat & John Formichella Background The Thai Cabinet, on May 19, 2020, approved a Royal Decree on Organizations and Businesses which shall be exempted from compliance with the Personal Data Protection Act B.E. 2562 (2019) (“Royal Decree“) to delay the enforcement date of the Personal […]
India’s Economy Locked Down
The grim fallout of India’s self-imposed lockdown of more than 2 months is coming to the fore now. The economic growth has now dipped to zero or even negative leading to a contraction. While continuing the lockdown, the Government has relaxed restrictions on certain business activities. […]
The fastest-growing law firm in the Asia-Pacific region. An interview with Lachlan McKnight, CEO, LegalVision
Australia-based LegalVision has helped more than 150,000 businesses with cost-effective and efficient legal services since it was founded in 2012. Recently recognized by the Financial Times as the fastest-growing law firm in the Asia-Pacific region – LegalVision was also recently named NewLaw firm of the Year […]
A new model of international law firm. An interview with Vincent Birot, Co-Founder & CEO, Belaws
Online legal services provider Belaws came into existence in Bangkok before quickly expanding to neighboring countries. Belaws utilizes digital technologies to optimize the client-lawyer relationship. Clients enjoy fast, clear and transparent services while lawyers increase their productivity. In this interview with Asia Law Portal, Vincent Birot, […]
New Courts, New Perspectives: Hybrid International commercial courts
Julien Chaisse & Anushka Tanwar[1] The concept of hybrid international commercial courts is peculiar and intriguing. It is neither arbitration nor litigation before a national court. Rather, it is a combination of both.[2] It provides the parties with the best of both worlds; state court proceedings […]
How Australian startup Sprintlaw is making legal services affordable for small business. An interview with Co-founder Alex Solo
In 2017, lawyer and entrepreneur Alex Solo co-founded Sprintlaw, a tech-enabled legal startup based in Australia. Their focus is providing cost-effective and efficient legal services to small businesses and startups. In this interview with Asia Law Portal, Solo explains the inspiration for Sprintlaw’s founding. And what […]
LawWiser, a Knowledge Platform for Lawyers in India, forms Video Partnership with Asia Law Portal
LawWiser, a Knowledge Platform for Lawyers in India. It was the brain child of Aman Abbas, a veteran marketing advisor to the legal services sector. Asia Law Portal is now partnering with LawWiser to provide high-quality video services to lawyers. The platform is primarily video – […]
60% of US companies in the Mekong region plan to expand operations
According to a recent study by the East-West Center in Washington and the Stimson Center Southeast Asia Program. More than 1,000 US Companies are active in the five Mekong countries. And more than half are planning expansion in the region. The Mekong Region As the report […]
India’s Economy Wilting Under Covid-19 Headwinds
.India’s self-imposed near-total lockdown of 21 days extends further to May 03, 2020. This 40-day shutdown has derailed the economy as per reports of global financial institutions. There has been marginal lifting of the restrictive measures in select areas for some essential services only. But the […]
Who knows what the future will hold?
Looking at the past to work through the Covid-19 crisis
The current state of legal innovation in New Zealand. An interview with Andrew King, Founder, LegalTechHub
Andrew King is one of the core connectors of the legal tech industry in New Zealand. The founder of LegalTechHub (a portal for legal tech in NZ), the founder of e-discovery and legal innovation consultancies. And the organizing force behind LawFest NZ. In this interview with […]
Hong Kong’s legal job market: Predictions for the coming year
In this interview with Asia Law Portal, Rob Green, CEO of GRM, provides his analysis of the past 12 months in legal recruitment in Hong Kong. And what we might expect for the rest of the year. Given the past 12 months, how has Hong Kong’s […]