SUPPLEMENT: ASIA’S LEGAL STARS
This paid-for supplement profiles notable private practice lawyers across Asia, including experience, notable achievements and more. To be featured, please contact Amantha Chia ([email protected]) for details. |
SPONSORED SECTION: INVESTMENT IN SOUTHEAST ASIA We speak to lawyers about some of the key developments and updates in some of Southeast Asia’s hottest emerging markets, including Indonesia, the Philippines, Vietnam and more. |
COVER STORY: EMPLOYER OF CHOICE In this annual ranking, ALB lists the best law firms to work for in each major jurisdiction in Asia. Law firms are listed on the basis of recommendations from their lawyers, as well as ALB’s own market knowledge. |
FEATURE: GDPR Asian companies conducting business in Europe will in May be subject to the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Before that, they need to ensure that they are using appropriate methods for transferring data out of that region. We speak to law firms about the challenges companies are facing. |
REPORT: MALAYSIA The year 2018 will see Malaysia holding an important election, with a chance that the 92-year-old Mahathir could return as prime minister. We talk to lawyers about what impact this could have on the investment climate. |
REPORT: JAPAN Last month, Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has been making historic visits to Eastern and Central Europe as Japan’s $200 billion infrastructure plan slowly ramps up. We speak to lawyers in Japan about what kind of work they expect, where it’ll coming from, and how they’re preparing for the uptick. |
FEATURE: LEGAL NETWORKS Technology is now transforming the legal sector like never before, and legal networks are playing a key role in bringing law firms in varied jurisdictions up to speed. We speak to legal networks about this process, as well as how they can use technology to provide a trusted community marketplace where businesses can seek legal support. |
FEATURE: LEGAL EDUCATION Law schools have always been proficient at teaching the law, but are they equipping lawyers with the skills to succeed in today’s marketplace? We speak to law schools inside and outside Asia to find out. |
FEATURE: BRIBERY The Keppel O&M bribery case has shown that even companies in squeaky-clean Singapore are not vulnerable to FCPA fines. We look at what this case means for Singapore Inc. |
FEATURE: ENERGY As the US turns back to coal, the future of Asia’s energy is green. We look at the relevant laws and regulations put in place in various Asian markets. |
