ALB Conversations

Richard Crump, global senior partner at HFW, talks about how the firm has expanded and transformed itself under his watch, the need to adapt to the desires of different generations of lawyers, and why firms need to understand not just their clients, but also their industries.

Pavithra Anand, head of corporate legal at Decathlon Sports India, talks about why managing people is always a learning curve, how comfort leads to confidence, and the need for legal professionals to keep it simple.

Quyen Hoang, managing partner at LNT & Partners, talks about her journey to becoming a lawyer, the steps her firm put in place to counter the repercussions of the pandemic, and how LNT has been a pioneer in developing its own technology to manage timesheets and cases.

Jeffery Tan, group general counsel at Jardine Cycle & Carriage, talks to ALB about how lawyers should leverage their networks and connections to be at the forefront of CSR initiatives, how the pandemic is spurring the need for advice beyond the law, and the golden rule he lives by.

Nishith Desai, founder of Nishith Desai Associates (NDA), talks about how in-house departments are appreciating tech-forward law firms, the benefits of the “Inverted T” model, and why true leaders combine will and humility.   

Amrinder Sidhu, director of Singapore legal at Micron Technology, talks about the latest challenges that COVID has brought, the evolution of legal requirements in the recent times and his approach towards legal tech.

Jessada Sawatdipong, joint managing partner of Thailand’s Chandler MHM, talks about running a firm with lawyers and staff from diverse backgrounds and cultures, keeping up with the expectations of clients, and why it’s important to be an employer of choice.  

Rachita Maker, vice-president and head of legal operations at India’s Tata Communications, talks about the key strategic shifts that legal teams of today should look at, how lawyers should approach technology, and the most important skills the lawyers of the future should possess.

Hee Woong Yoon, joint managing partner of Korea's Yulchon, talks about weathering COVID-19, how the pandemic is accelerated a shift in client requirements, and the kind of internal culture he is looking to foster within the firm.

Rohan Raichaudhuri, regional general counsel for the Asia-Pacific at SIGFOX, a French service provider for the Internet of Things industry, talks about tackling challenges brought about by the pandemic, the importance of company culture, and his blueprint for technology adoption.