In this edition of ALB Insights, we looked at how the participation of women in Japan’s legal industry is growing, thanks in no small part to the increasing prevalence of technology. We also took a look at Brunei’s legal market and tracked Asia’s lateral hires in the second quarter of 2017.
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The times they are a-changin’ for Japan’s women lawyers
Women in Japan’s legal industry have steadily made gains in recent years, and more are joining law firms than ever before. John Kang speaks to female lawyers about their progress so far and how technology can help keep talented women in the profession.
Brunei: A small country makes big plans
ASEAN member Brunei, a tiny oil-rich nation with barely 400,000 people, has a fairly small legal market at present, and international arbitration forms the bulk of the high-value work. But this could all change as the government works to boost foreign investment into the country, finds Raj Gunashekar
Lateral hires Q2: Ropes raided as pace slows down
In our quarterly roundup of partner hires in Asia, John Kang analyses the trends behind movements as well as key appointments in the past three months.