THAILAND: Green Push

by Sarah Wong |

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Law firm featured: Chandler MHM

Thailand is on a quest to decarbonise its gas-heavy power grid, setting its eyes on the goal of reaching carbon neutrality by…

CROSS-BORDER INVESTMENT: Asia’s New Power Couple

by Nimitt Dixit |

Increased economic activity between India and Japan is creating new work for lawyers in both countries, but there is still a long way to go to facilitate cross-border legal market growth and expansion. 

SUSTAINABLE FINANCE: A Sustainable Future

by Nimitt Dixit |

Strong government intervention and a willing market is turning Hong Kong into a global sustainable finance hub, but it is far from reaching its full potential. 

BRIEFS: With Competition Heating up at Home, SG Firms Pursue Regional Growth

by Sarah Wong |

With the Asian region continuing to remain a hotspot for trade and investment, gone are the days when Singapore law firms were content simply with the domestic pie. Singapore Big Four firm Allen & Gledhill, which already has a presence in Myanmar, Vietnam and Malaysia, recently announced the open-ing of an office in Shanghai – its first in China – and recently established a new alliance in Indonesia.

EXPLAINER: Can Vetnam's new land law help its development dreams come true?

by Sarah Wong |

In its bid to transform into a high-income country in Southeast Asia, Vietnam has moved to revamp its law to give more flexibility to the development and management of land, which is considered a crucial piece within the country’s economic development plans.

Q&A: ‘HKIAC will continue to adapt and innovate’

by Sarah Wong |

Joanne Lau recently took on the role of secretary-general of the Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre (HKIAC). She shares her plans to showcase the unique advantages that Hong Kong boasts as a top-notch arbitration hub, and how innovation will drive the HKIAC forward.

BRIEFS: Lawyers Eye Rise in Healthcare, Infrastructure Work in Prabowo Era

by Sarah Wong |

On Valentine’s Day, Indonesians went to the polls during the world’s largest single-day election, and decided that their former defence chief should be their next president.

Q&A: ‘This partnership aims to strengthen ties and promote legal cooperation’

by Nimitt Dixit |

Ajit Mishra is the founder and chair of the UK-India Legal Partnership (UKILP), which aims to bring about networking and closer ties between lawyers in the two countries. He explains his reasons behind setting up the UKILP, talks about why most UK law firms prefer to run their India desks from Singapore and Dubai instead of opening offices in India, and the industry view from within the country about the liberalisation of the legal market.

EXPLAINER: Disney-Reliance Media Mega-Merger Faces Antitrust Scrutiny

by Nimitt Dixit |

The proposed stock and cash media and entertainment mega-merger between Disney’s India business and Indian billionaire Mukesh Ambani’s Reliance’s media unit Viacom18 is now in its final stages, with antitrust due diligence reportedly underway.

FORUM: Listen to the Client

by Nimitt Dixit |

A Thomson Reuters Market Insights research report has revealed that law firms conducting formal client feedback programs can earn nearly twice the share of a client’s external legal spend compared to those not engaging in feedback. Client feedback plays a pivotal role in helping law firms evaluate their performance, improve service quality, build strong client relationships, and differentiate themselves in a competitive Indian legal market.