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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 […]
How Naina Pachnanda achieved her dream of contributing to India’s innovation in her own innovative way
Naina Pachnanda’s study of law and legal career, combined with her love of her country, led her to pursue a career with Invest India, where she helps simplify India’s business environment through innovation and technology regulation. In this interview with Asia Law Portal, Naina recounts her […]
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 […]
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 […]
An interview with Brian Tang on the future of legal innovation in Asia
Brian Tang is founding executive director of the Law, Innovation, Technology & Entrepreneurship Lab (LITE Lab) at HKU Faculty of Law & managing director of Asia Capital Markets Institute (ACMI). Read More: Alliott Global Alliance shortlisted for the Australian Accounting Awards 2021 How LexisNexis is helping […]
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 […]
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
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 […]
The Defense of Huawei CFO Meng Wanzhou: How the Principles of the Rule of Law Extend Fundamental Protections to Non-U.S. Companies and Executives Subject to Extraterritorial Jurisdiction
This is the third in a series When Meng Wanzhou was arrested in Vancouver in December 2018, it attracted global attention. Due to the aggressive assertion of extraterritorial jurisdiction by U.S. prosecutors, Ms. Meng found herself under house arrest in Canada fighting extradition to the U.S. […]
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 […]
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 […]
Alliott Global Alliance continues Asian expansion with appointment of AHRP Counsellors at Law in Indonesia
Alliott Global Alliance (formerly ‘Alliott Group’), the international alliance of law and accounting firms, has continued its recent expansion in the Asia Pacific region by appointing leading full-service law firm Azwar Hadisupani Rum & Partners (AHRP) Counsellors at Law as its sole representative member firm in […]
Asia Pacific M&A and Corporate Strategy amidst Global Market Dislocation
By Ken Koo, Managing Director at Citigroup and Deputy General Manager at Orient Securities Investment Banking Co.; with an introduction by Patrick Dransfield, Consultant at Asia Law Portal I first met Ken Koo when he delivered the Key Note Address at the ABA Section of International […]
Building a trans-border Malaysia-Singapore law firm. An interview with Shamila Nair, Co-Founder, Peter Ong & Nair
Earlier this year, Shamila Nair co-founded Peter Ong & Nair, a law firm with a focus on trans-border Malaysia-Singapore legal issues for businesses and individuals. In this interview with Asia Law Portal, Shamila explains what inspired the founding of the firm, her practice specialisms, her interest […]
Alliott Global Alliance Continues Legal Expansion in Asia
Alliott Global Alliance (formerly ‘Alliott Group’), an international alliance of law and accounting firms, has increased its presence to 15 countries in the Asia Pacific region following the appointment of law members in Bangladesh, Hong Kong and Thailand in the last few months.
Empowering women in-house counsels in Malaysia. An interview with Fazlin Azrimi, co-founder, MY Women Legal Counsel Association (MWLEC)
MY Women Legal Counsel Association (MWLEC) is a nonprofit association with the aim of providing support and useful insights to female in-house counsels in Malaysia, in order to help them advance in their chosen careers and increase their marketability. In this interview with Asia Law Portal, […]
Helping lawyers adapt to a changing legal career market. An interview with Shulin Lee, Co-founder, ANSA Search
In March 2016, Shulin Lee co-founded Singapore-based legal recruitment firm ANSA Search, along with Helen Ng. In just a few short years – the firm has grown to more than 9 full-time professionals. In this interview with Asia Law Portal, Lee explains the current market in […]
Unique challenges and opportunities to marketing law firms in India. An interview with Jaayaa Kumarr, Associate General Manager, Strategy & Development, J. Sagar Associates
While in law school, Jaayaa Kumarr found herself interning simultaneously in family court and a consulting firm catering to lawyers. Having exposure to the dual environment of working as a lawyer and for a firm gave her practical insights which helped her realize the importance of […]
India’s online dispute resolution platform: An interview with Namita Shah, Co-founder, Presolv360
In 2017, Namita Shah Co-founded Mumbai-based Presolv360, an online alternative to traditional dispute resolution systems. In this interview with Asia Law Portal, she explains Presolv360’s services offer and details her extensive involvement in the ongoing expansion of legal technology and legal innovation in India. You’re Co-Founder […]
How one lawyer is “humanizing the litigation process”: An interview with Cassandra Lee
Cassandra Lee knew early on in life that not only did she want to be a lawyer – but that she wanted to specialize in litigation. In this interview with Asia Law Portal, Lee describes what inspired her career in law, how her practice humanizes the […]
By 2024, Asia will be home to 4 of the world’s top 5 economies: Legal leaders analyze how the “Asian Century” is impacting legal services
The World Bank and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) recently detailed that by 2024 – Asia will be home to 4 of the world’s top 5 economies. China, the United States, India, Japan, and Indonesia — will be those top 5 economies, in this order, by […]
Withers hires senior disputes lawyer Chenthil Kumarasingam on the back of increased demand in dispute resolution
Withers has further developed its litigation and arbitration strengths in Asia with the hire of new partner Chenthil Kumarasingam and his team in Singapore, on the back of increased demand for dispute resolution services. Chenthil and his team join from Oon and Bazul LLP. Chenthil offers […]
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 to technology companies, startups, and investors. In this Q&A with Asia Law Portal, Izwan describes what makes dealing with technology companies and startups different from […]
Get to Know Sourish Mohan Mitra: New Delhi-based Corporate Lawyer and Asia Law Portal Contributing Writer
New Delhi based corporate lawyer Sourish Mohan Mitra is a long-standing Contributing Writer to Asia Law Portal. In this interview, he details what motivated him to pursue a career in law, his passion for writing, his observations about India’s economic future and legal market liberalization – […]
Impact of the COVID19 Lockdown on M&A Deals – By Rashi Kapoor Mehta
Have you wondered how Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) deals have been affected by the COVID19 pandemic? LawWiser brings you Rashi Kapoor Mehta, Partner – Universal Legal. Want to get invited for a conversation? Visit us at www.lawwiser.com Email us on editorial@lawwiser.com Contact: +911126397160 Mention “Asia Law Portal” for discounted pricing
Chance Bridge Partners Becomes Alliott Group’s First Law Firm Member in China
Alliott Group, the world’s sixth largest multidisciplinary alliance of professional services firms, has expanded its reach to China’s legal market. The appointment of Top 25 law firm Chance Bridge Partners in Beijing continues the alliance’s recent growth in the Asia Pacific (APAC) region which has included […]
The World’s Only Remote-First Flexi-Lawyer Service: An interview with Katherine Thomas, CEO, Free Range Lawyers
Free Range Lawyers was founded in 2019 to help empower remote working lawyers and law firms seeking flexible work arrangements. In this interview with Asia Law Portal, Katherine Thomas, CEO of Free Range Lawyers, details the inspiration behind — and the future plans for — this […]
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 – whose 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 […]
The story of Malaysia’s #1 Legal App. An interview with June Low, Founder, EasyLaw
In 2016, June Low Founded EasyLaw. The app is now used by 1 out of 4 lawyers in Malaysia. In this interview with Asia Law Portal, Low details the story of this remarkable legal startup and what inspired her to pursue a career in legal tech. […]
The unique value proposition of document automation platforms for law firms and the general counsel. An interview with Malik Anwar, Director of Asia operations, Clarilis
Legal technology business Clarilis recently opened an office in Singapore, appointing industry veteran Malik Anwar as Director of Asia operations. In this interview with Asia Law Portal, Anwar outlines the value proposition of document automation platforms to law firms and the general counsel, Clarilis’ future plans […]
The current state of legal innovation in Singapore. An interview with Josh Lee Kok Thong, Chairperson, Asia Pacific Legal Innovation and Technology Association (ALITA)
Josh Lee Kok Thong is Chairperson of the Asia Pacific Legal Innovation and Technology Association (ALITA). In this interview with Asia Law Portal, he provides his unique insights into the current state of legal innovation in Singapore and what’s in store for the future. Based in […]
The current state of legal innovation in Malaysia. An interview with Daniel Lui, Co-Founder, LawTech Malaysia
Malaysia has long been a hub of innovation and entrepreneurship in the legal services sector in the Asia-Pacific region. In this wide-ranging interview with Asia Law Portal, Daniel Lui, Co-Founder of LawTech Malaysia, explains the state of legal innovation in Malaysia in 2020. What is LawTech […]
Lawyer-to-lawyer document marketplace launched: Lexub
New shared-economy legal document marketplace offers lawyers democratisation of precedents and monetisation of documents
Cambodia’s Startup Scene: Young, Vibrant and Promising. An Interview with Sreypeou Chaing, Managing Partner, CSP & Associates
Sreypeou Chaing is Managing Partner of CSP & Associates and Legal Advisor with Cambodia Startup Advisers. In this interview with Asia Law Portal, she details the current startup environment in Cambodia, including what venture capital investors should be thinking about when investing in Cambodian startups, the work of […]
The current state of legal innovation in South Korea. An interview with Narae Lee, General Counsel, Blockcrafters
Narae Lee is General Counsel of Seoul-based Blockchain Accelerator Blockcrafters, and Organizer of Seoul Legal Hackers. In this interview, she explains the work of Blockcrafters, her previous work as corporate legal counsel and as a lawyer both in government and in private practice; the current state […]