Tag: central asia legal technology
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 […]
Kazakhstan’s Human Rights Aspirations in a Historically Authoritarian Region
by Martin Jones In the historically authoritarian landscape of post-Soviet Central Asia, the recent strides made by Kazakhstan in democratic reforms and human rights are drawing significant attention. This shift prompts an analysis of whether the region, with Kazakhstan as a focal point, is indeed turning […]
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 […]
How AI is helping APAC region lawyers analyze and manage contracts. An interview with Stephanie Siu of eBrevia
Stephanie Siu is the Director of Strategic Development / Legal Counsel, APAC, for eBrevia. In this interview with Asia Law Portal, she explains how eBrevia is harnessing AI to help APAC region lawyers analyze and manage contracts. She also explains her extensive legal services sector experience which guides her insight into […]
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 […]
Artificial Intelligence (AI): A new-frontier in legal services competition in Asia
In a news release issued last week – leading international NewLaw firm Axiom announced “the market launch of AxiomAI – a program that leverages Artificial Intelligence (AI) to improve the efficiency and quality of contracts work. As part of AxiomAI, Axiom will accelerate the use of […]
Australian Legal Startup Jurimetrics brings statistical big-data analysis to the legal system
Australia is among the leading jurisdictions in the Asia-Pacific region. In the cultivation of startups focused on the legal services space. Â And recently, a new Australian startup called Jurimetrics is bringing statistical big data to the legal system. Â Here’s our recent interview with Managing Director Conrad […]