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India Expands Trade, Arbitration, and AI Strategy
India is making multiple efforts to improve foreign trade and ease of doing business. The Union Budget provided forward-looking proposals, including measures to attract foreign investment and other business-friendly steps. The journey to spotlight India as an arbitration hub continues with some key recent developments. The […]
India Commences 2026 with Hope and Partnerships
In 2026, India is projected to experience significant economic growth, estimated at 7.2% for FY2025/26, despite geopolitical uncertainties and US import tariffs. Strong domestic demand, resilient exports, and the finalized India-EU Free Trade Agreement are key drivers. However, growth may moderate to 6.5% in FY2026/27 due to persistent tariffs.
India’s Legal and Economic Landscape Review
India’s currency became the worst-performing Asian currency. It reached a new low against the US dollar recently, raising concerns about the economic situation, the impact on foreign investment, and rising dependence on imports. Foreign institutional investors (FIIs) are withdrawing at record levels, and the effects of […]
India Ushers in Historic Legislative Frameworks
India witnessed two landmark pieces of legislation – the data protection regime and labour codes – being notified and enforced by the Government. These were extremely important developments that addressed the country’s current needs and aimed to propel it towards a modern economy, with supporting legislation […]
India’s Economic Growth Forecast: Slower but Sustained
The economic growth forecast for India was rather subdued in the recent reports by global financial institutions. US-imposed tariffs remain a key factor shaping future growth projections. The government is making a concerted effort to improve business conditions in the country. There is a push for […]
India’s Sustained Economic Growth Efforts Add to Diwali Cheer
There is frenzied activity going on to light up the country and the lives of its people – the festival of lights always dazzles and brings cheers. The Diwali ‘diyas’ are visible in the Government of India’s efforts to sustain economic growth, as reflected in reports […]
India Boosts Domestic Demand Amid Steep Tariffs
The high trade tariffs imposed on Indian imports by the United States took centre stage on the economic front. The Government took calculated action to mitigate the negative impact on key industries by intensifying its focus on fostering stronger trade ties with its other partner countries. […]
India’s Economic Growth Sees Little Change
The economic growth forecast by leading global institutions shows no significant change from their previous forecasts. Government data shows marked growth in intellectual property filings, and some progress has been made in reviewing data privacy rules. Increasing the threshold of current avenues of foreign investment is […]
India Lays Red Carpet for Foreign Law Firms
The long winding journey of entry of foreign law firms has finally concluded on a successful note with the Bar Council of India notifying the Rules framed in 2023. Soon after this significant development, NITI Aayog CEO BVR Subrahmanyam, referencing IMF data, stated that India has […]
Impact on India’s Financial Growth
The impact of the slowing global economic growth is slowly being felt in India now as the growth forecasts have slipped rather sharply in recent reports of global financial institutions. There are several circumstances which are weighing down the growth including tariffs, policy uncertainty, and financial […]
India’s Road to Becoming an Arbitration Hub: A Comparative Analysis with Singapore and London
In the last decade, India’s growth has outpaced several major economies, transforming it into a global economic powerhouse. The country has surpassed the United Kingdom to become the world’s fifth-largest economy and is poised to overtake Japan and Germany to secure the third spot. Additionally, India […]
NEXLAW.AI and THOMAS PHILIP ADVOCATES & SOLICITORS Pioneering Partnership Launches Malaysia’s First Full-Scale Advanced Legal AI Trial Copilot Expert System
NEXLAW.AI, a trailblazing provider of transformative legal AI technology, and THOMAS PHILIP ADVOCATES & SOLICITORS, a prestigious disputes resolution law firm in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, today announced a groundbreaking partnership to deploy a pioneering trial preparation solution for disputes and litigation. This innovative collaboration leverages cutting-edge […]
India’s Economic Developments
There have been key developments on the Indian economic front and global leadership views on the vast potential growth were displayed in recent interactions. The digitization of regulatory procedures continues to a focus of the Government with allocation of time, effort and suitable resources. Regional economic […]
Al-Related Patent Trends
Bangladesh is committed to enact necessary legislation and regulation in order to support, protect and promote Artificial Intelligence.
India’s Forex Reserves Swell
India’s foreign exchanges reserves saw a sharp increase to achieve the record for the highest peak till date. Global rating agencies are also looking favourably towards India’s economic growth forecasts. The Government’s procurement portal is also contributing to growth and revenue generation. Read More: India’s legal […]
Singapore: The Go-To Destination for resolution of Indonesian disputes
The growing pool of arbitrators, lawyers and other professionals in Singapore well-versed in Indonesian law and business practices also assures Indonesian companies that their disputes will be handled by professionals who can navigate the cultural nuances towards an effective resolution.
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 […]
2023 Looked Favourably Upon India
The year 2023 has just gone by and ended on a strong note for India’s economy. With strong growth forecasts and record infusion of funds by FPIs. There is collective optimism on the economic front based on the available indicators and performance of various sectors in […]
Carey Olsen Asia achieves its strongest Chambers rankings to date
Carey Olsen Asia has achieved its strongest rankings to date in the Chambers Asia-Pacific 2024 Guide, with the firm moving up to Band 2 in the Offshore category and a number of partners from across its Hong Kong and Singapore teams achieving new and improved individual […]
HHQ appoints Ong Johnson and Lo Khai Yi to spearhead the launch of its new Technology Group
Halim Hong & Quek (‘HHQ’), the Malaysian law firm member of Andersen Global, has appointed Ong Johnson and Lo Khai Yi as joint heads of its newly launched Technology Group. The group is set up to collaborate closely with clients, aiding them in navigating legal, regulatory, […]
India – Economic Growth Forecasts Improve
The economic growth prospects for India have seen some upward movements in the recent reports published by international financial institutions. The detailed coverage by the World Bank is insightful and captures some of the key elements which have contributed to the current or proposed growth. There […]
Legal Revolution: Lawgic’s Vision of transformative Legal Technology
In this interview with Asia Law Portal, Lawgic Founder Max Ye explains the value proposition of his Singapore-based AI-focused legal technology startup. Tell us more about Lawgic. Lawgic is an AI-powered platform designed to revolutionize the legal profession. Our primary aim is to streamline and simplify […]
“Thinking about thinking.” What Daniel Kahneman’s 2 modes of ‘Thinking’ can teach us about the value perceived by clients of senior lawyers’ advice
Two recent articles on the international business of law published in the Financial Times took my eye recently, as they seemed at first glance mutually contradictory but on further reflection, that very inherent contradiction belies a broader truth. On the one hand, London-based correspondent Kate Beioley […]
Gunita Pawha on helping S&A Law Offices navigate India’s increasingly competitive legal market
Gunita Pawha is Joint Managing Partner of India’s S&A Law Offices. In this interview with Asia Law Portal, Pawha outlines the firms’ unique services offer and geographic footprint — and the efforts to innovate its practice amid market challenges including the entry of foreign law firms. […]
A Legal Perspective on Kazakhstan’s Transformation: Analysing President Tokayev’s Proposed Reforms
The recent state-of-the-nation address by Kazakhstan’s President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, titled “Economic Course of a Just Kazakhstan,” presents a comprehensive road map for Kazakhstan’s political, economic, and social development. From a legal perspective, the reforms and initiatives proposed by the President not only signify a positive transformation […]
A New Privacy Regime Begins in India
India created history when the Lander Module (LM) of the Indian Space Research Organisation’s (ISRO) third lunar mission Chandrayaan-3, launched on July 14, made a successful landing on the Moon’s surface on August 23, making India only the fourth country after the erstwhile USSR, the U.S. […]
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 […]
Hanging by a trust
Siti Salwa Mawardee is Head of Group Legal at Yayasan Pembangunan Ekonomi Islam Malaysia (YaPEIM)
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 […]
Key legal considerations for businesses in Thailand
Pisut Rakwong is the Founder and Managing Partner of Pisut & Partners. With an impressive range of expertise, Pisut’s practice areas include dispute resolution, corporate law, insolvency and restructuring, trade competition, labour and employment matters, insurance, administrative cases, and even white-collar criminal affairs.
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.
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 […]
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.
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.
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.
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 […]
Intellectual Property Protection in Asia: Challenges and Opportunities
Intellectual property (IP) protection is a crucial issue for businesses operating in Asia, as the region is home to some of the world’s largest and fastest-growing economies.
Bithika Anand: A pioneer in applying management concepts to law firms in India
Bithika Anand explains her central role in the adoption of sophisticated management practices to Indian law firms
Kia Meng Loh, Dentons Rodyk & Davidson Senior Partner & COO on keeping Singapore’s oldest law firm competitive
Kia Meng Loh is Senior Partner & COO of Singapore’s Dentons Rodyk & Davidson LLP. In this interview with Asia Law Portal, he details what inspired him to assume these leadership roles, the firm’s current competitive status in a competitive climate, an overview of his law […]
Becoming an In-House Counsel. An interview with Melvina Fam
Melvina Fam is a Senior Legal Counsel of Sarawak Energy. In her past legal practice, she advised and represented clients ranging from individuals to world leading international companies across various industries in contentious and non-contentious matters. She is a Barrister-at-Law of the Bar of England and […]
Joshua Wu Kai-Ming promoted to partner of Malaysian dispute resolution law firm Messrs. P. E. LIM
Messrs. P. E. LIM is happy to announce the promotion of Joshua Wu Kai-Ming as a partner of the firm. With effect from 1st January 2023. Joshua has been an integral part of the firm since he came on board in 2021. Throughout his legal career, […]
Innovating the practice of law in Asia: An interview with Jonathan Voo
Jonathan Voo has devoted his career to working within law firms, most recently as Senior Manager of Innovation (Asia Pacific) at Mayer Brown. In this interview with Asia Law Portal, he explains what inspired his career focus, his current role in legal innovation with Mayer Brown, […]
Brian Law on how he is building a modern business law firm in Southeast Asia
Law also recently established NewLaw consultancy Interim Legal Resourcing (ILR), where legal professionals are flexibly engaged to support businesses and legal departments
Helping Japan Inc. expand into Thailand. An interview with Emi Rowse (Igusa)
Emi Rowse (Igusa) is a Partner with Kudun & Partners, a Thai law firm, where she heads the Japan practice. In her role she assists Japanese corporations enter the Thai market. A specialist in corporate litigation and arbitration matters, Rowse is a HK qualified lawyer who […]
Gadens launches digital workflow tool to help organisations navigate legal obligations during a cyber attack
National law firm Gadens has released a first-of-its-kind cyber incident manager. To navigate the legal reporting obligations of businesses during a cyber breach. The digital workflow tool steps a user through issues and ramifications. It reduces the complexity and time required to investigate and report potential […]
India: Economic Forecasts Dip on Global Cues
With the Covid-19 pandemic waning in India, the other aspects of the economy came to the fore. Especially the increasing inflation which appears to be one of the major factors dampening economic growth prospects. Most of the international financial institutions and global rating agencies have lowered […]
Luthra and Luthra advise L and T Finance on a highway project of INR 629 Crores
Luthra and Luthra recently acted as Lenders’ Legal Counsel for L&T Finance Limited in relation to the financing made available to Kappirikkad Highways Private Limited, for an amount of INR 628 Crores in connection with six laning from Kappirikkad to Thalikulam section of NH-66 (old NH-17) in the […]
SeedLegals launches solution to help startups and SMEs attract, incentivise and retain top talent in APAC
Data-driven legaltech platform SeedLegals has launched their Share Option Scheme solution (also commonly known as ESOP) to Singapore and Hong Kong based startups and small businesses, enabling them to create complex share option agreements, allowing them to reward and incentivize their employees, attract top talent and […]
ALITA celebrates legal innovation and technology awards in the metaverse with 2 Singapore Supreme Court judges
ALITA Award winners from India, Hong Kong SAR and Australia reflect growing pan-regional ecosystem
Singapore launches public consultation on online harms codes
Singapore’s Ministry of Communications and Information (MCI) has launched a public consultation on two proposed codes of practice, a code of practice for online safety and a content code for social media services, which will impose requirements on social media services to ensure the online safety […]
Singapore publishes new financial guidelines to address business continuity
On 6 June 2022, following two rounds of consultations, the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) published revised Guidelines on Business Continuity Management (BCM), updating the existing patchwork of primary and subsidiary legislation. This iteration of the guidelines (2022 Guidelines) introduces a slew of changes which are expected to […]
India on Economic Growth Path, Albeit Slower
India continues its slow economic recovery while Covid-19 cases are rising once again in the country. The economic growth forecasts have been reduced by global financial institutions amidst internal issues including inflation and external issues comprising largely due to the supply chain disruption arising out of […]
L and L Partners acts for Gaja Capital making MarketXpander the next unicorn
The Firm’s Corporate team recently acted for Gaja Capital(“Gaja”), that is an existing investor in MarketXpander Services Private Limited (“Company”) on the recent fund raise by the Company from WestBridge Read More: India on Economic Growth Path, Albeit Slower With the recent investment, the Company has become a ‘unicorn’. […]
L and L Partners advised ICICI Bank Limited on a re-financing transaction in relation to Rajiv Chowk and Gurugram National Highway – 248A
The Firm advised and acted for ICICI Bank Limited (“ICICI”) in connection with financial assistance sanctioned to Rajiv Chowk-Sohna Highway Private Limited for the purpose of re-financing part of existing secured indebtedness of the borrower company availed in relation to six-laning and strengthening of NH-248A from existing km 2.740 (Rajiv […]
L and L Partners acts on one of the largest projects financing transactions in the fertilizer sector in India
L&L Partners acted as lenders’ legal counsel for 3 separate consortiums of banks led by State Bank of India, in relation to the financial assistance in the form of term loan facilities and working capital facilities made available to Hindustan Urvarak and Rasayan Limited for the purpose […]
Chandhiok and Mahajan elects three to Partnership
Chandhiok and Mahajan has promoted Lagna Panda, Avinash Amarnath and Lovejeet Singh to partnership, effective 1 April 2022. Commenting on the promotions, Pooja Mahajan, Managing Partner of C&M said: “our newly elected partners represent a breadth of skills and experience across practice areas. These promotions demonstrate […]
India Focuses on Business Operational Improvements
India is a state of static recovery with Covid-19 cases remaining low and other internal as well as external factors impacting major economic rebounds. The war in Ukraine has disrupted supply chain routes and Covid related economic packages are now adding to the inflation increase. This […]
Helping lawyers achieve business development success. An interview with Lara Quie
Lara Quie is a Singapore-based legal business development and marketing professional. Originally a corporate lawyer in London, she heads business development for Asia Pacific at Twenty Essex, a leading international barristers’ chambers. She also coaches lawyers in getting to the next level and building their book […]
Singapore updates media and telecoms competition rules
To ensure that Singapore’s regulatory framework remains up to date with today’s ever- evolving technology and business landscape, the infocommunications and media regulator (IMDA) has issued a revised code of practice (the code) to govern fair competition and consumer protection in the broadcasting, newspaper and telecoms […]
SeedLegals hits £1bn in startup funding
LegalTech platform SeedLegals has reached a significant funding milestone, announcing it has closed over £1bn (1.25bn USD) in investments for its portfolio of startup customers. Read More: 30 women legal innovators in Asia to follow in 2022 Some of the most exciting disruptors including Qured, Oddbox […]
Singapore Monetary Authority to hold increased powers over technology risk management
The Singapore Financial Services and Markets Bill (FSM Bill) was moved for a second reading in Parliament on 4 April 2022. This follow-up alert focuses on the increased powers the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) will have over technology risk management (TRM) under the FSM Bill.
Are existing environmental laws effective?
We have grown quite used to receiving news about bushfires and wildfires affecting various parts of the world. Time and again, we have been required to deal with pressing concerns such as wildlife extinction, severe droughts and the melting of icecaps in the Arctic. Read More: […]
Hugill & Ip deepens its pro-bono commitment and launches the #PathGuardiansHK campaign
The firm has kicked off a new corporate social responsibility initiative starting on Children’s Day (4th April) and lasting until Mother’s Day. The campaign sees Hugill & Ip supporting PathFinders with a series of collaborative events throughout its duration which aim to increase legal awareness and […]
How Oon and Bazul grew to become one of Singapore’s largest law firms. An interview with Founding Partner Bazul Ashhab
Oon & Bazul has grown to become the largest conflict-free firm in Singapore. The firm is a large leading commercial practice and their lawyers are known for their ability to deliver high quality work as well as their commitment to helping clients achieve success. Given their […]
Online Dispute Resolution platform Presolv360 raises $1.08 Million (INR 8.13 crores) in Seed Funding from MGA Ventures, Omidyar Network India, and others
The legaltech startup’s portfolio has grown 10X; and is one of the only ODR platforms to be enlisted by the Ministry of Law & Justice and empaneled by a High Court in the country
Ritika Ganju, Partner, Phoenix Legal, on India’s “Cosmetic Rules, 2020”
Cosmetics although a substantial industry has been regulated thus far alongside drugs under the provisions of the Drugs and Cosmetic Act, 1940. With a huge range of international brands and booming domestic cosmetic production, it became inevitable for the regulator to streamline the regulatory process and […]
The Evolving Landscape and Growth of Online Gaming in India
The Evolving Landscape and Growth of Online Gaming in India Read More: Ritika Ganju, Partner, Phoenix Legal, on India’s “Cosmetic Rules, 2020 Remembering Christopher Hunter BA, 1964– 2021
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 […]
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 […]
“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 […]