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ALB Magazine: Editorial Previews for November and December 2017

November

BOOKING DEADLINE: 17 October
MATERIAL DEADLINE: 20 October

December

BOOKING DEADLINE: 16 November
MATERIAL DEADLINE: 20 November

SUPPLEMENT I: BLOCKCHAIN – A LEGAL GUIDE

We are seeking sponsored contributions from lawyers, technology specialists and other subject matter experts on the legal and regulatory challenges surrounding this exciting new technology. Please email [email protected] for details.

SUPPLEMENT II: INVESTMENT IN THE ASEAN

We are seeking sponsored contributions from lawyers and other subject matter experts on the how to navigate the obstacles and complexities of doing business in Southeast Asia, one of the most exciting regions in the world to do business Please email [email protected] for details.

COVER STORY: ALB ASIA TOP 50

Our annual list of the 50 largest domestic, and 50 largest international law firms in Asia by headcount. Also features lists of the largest law firms in each of the major jurisdictions, as well as analysis of hiring and retention trends.

FEATURE: AN OFFSHORE VIEW OF 2018

What will the next year hold for business and dealmaking in Asia? We speak to offshore law firms to get their perspective on what they expect to see in 2018, and how they are preparing for it.

REPORT: INDONESIA

Indonesia has huge potential in the energy sector, but much of it remains untapped because of myriad regulations and other factors. We speak to lawyers assisting companies in the space.

FEATURE: CORPORATE INVESTIGATIONS

According to a report by PwC, globally 46 percent of incidents of corporate crime occurred within organizations. We speak to lawyers and investigators about some of the trends in Asia, and what companies are doing to prevent it.

REPORT: INDIA

As India gears up for liberalisation of its legal market, we look at how law firms – both in India and outside – are preparing for what should be a major shift in the sector.



ANNUAL: ALB AWARDS 2017

We look back at our awards this year, and highlight some of the key winners in the various categories, including Q&As, photos, profiles of winning firms and more. To be showcased in this annual, please email [email protected].

SUPPLEMENT: GUIDE TO THE CAYMANS 2017

The updated ALB Guide to the Cayman Islands 2017 provides readers the latest on the laws and regulations from the Caymans, including bitcoin and initial coin offerings, cross-border restructurings, voluntary liquidation and more. Contact [email protected] to purchase a chapter.

COVER STORY: DEALMAKERS OF ASIA

We spotlight some of the big deals in the year gone by, and doff our hat to some of Asia’s key dealmakers across the various markets that ALB covers. To be profiled in this cover story, please email [email protected].

FEATURE: STATE OF THE MARKET

We look at how the legal industry is performing in Singapore and Hong Kong, as well as in a number of other jurisdictions, discussing the challenges law firms are facing, the big winners and losers, and more.

REPORT: KOREA

September marked 12 months of the groundbreaking Kim Young-ran anti-graft law in South Korea. We speak to lawyers about the impact that it has had, and what can be improved, particularly in light of the recent scandals in the country.

FEATURE: THE YEAR IN LEGAL TECH

As 2017 comes to a close, we look at what has surely been a watershed year for the growth of legal technology in Asia. We speak to lawyers as to how their work has changed, and which technologies are gaining the most popularity.

FEATURE: TAX

India rolled out its the goods and services tax (GST) on July 1. One of the boldest efforts of a complex tax reform, GST seeks to economically unify India. We speak to lawyers about the impact it has had so far, and what the next few months hold for GST.

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