FORUM: Building a Brand

by Nimitt Dixit |

Rahul Gossain, Archana Venkat, Hitesh Kalwani

 

The year 2024 is poised to bring about significant transformation in the field of marketing operations for many law firms, according to several panellists at the Thomson Reuters Institute’s 31st Annual Law Firm Marketing Partner Forum held recently. This trending development is set to drive a…

Q&A: ‘Laws must be fair, clear, predictable, transparent and responsive’

by Nimitt Dixit |

TrustBridge Rule of Law Foundation was established in 2022 but two Trilegal co-founders with the stated aim of improving the performance and behaviour of the state and its institutions, as well as private market participants, in a manner that aligns with the wider economic goals of the country.

EXPLAINER: Why the DCB’s ex-ante approach may not be right to address Big Tech concerns

by Nimitt Dixit |

In March, the Committee on Digital Competition Law in India released its report, which included the draft Digital Competition Bill, 2024 (DCB).

FEATURE: Type C for Tech

by Nimitt Dixit |

Indian law firms have been reluctant to invest in legal technology. However, with the advent of precise AI-based technologies and an increasingly competitive market, embracing legal technology is no longer an option but a necessity.

IN HOUSE INSIGHT: The In-House Counsel’s Role in Fundraising

by Rini Mitra |

In the dynamic landscape of the private equity and venture capital  sector, the role of an in-house counsel extends far beyond mere advisory duties and handling negotiations during the investment stage.

Death of a Tribunal: How India's NCLT Fades in Influence

by Nimitt Dixit |

Lack of judicial capacity, incompetency, and frivolous litigation in the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) have led to decreased values and increased timelines for debt recovery under India’s bankruptcy code, driving financial creditors and prospective debt buyers away from India’s foremost stressed asset resolution scheme.

CHINA: Rein in the Robots

When it comes to generative artificial intelligence (Gen AI), China is leading the world in both regulation formulation and judicial practice.

EXPLAINER: TikTok Set To Restart E-Commerce in Indonesia, but Doubts Persist

by Sarah Wong |

TikTok has been engulfed in regulatory whirlwinds across the world, which have put a dent in its global ambitions. In the United States, the popular social media app owned by ByteDance faces a ban unless its Beijing-based parent company divests its U.S. operations, and in Indonesia, TikTok had to temporarily quit its e-commerce business as its shopping arm ran into a slew of obstacles.

Q&A: ‘We have long seen the importance of having on-the-ground legal experts’

by Sarah Wong |

Over the past few months, Singapore’s Allen & Gledhill has declared its intention to keep expanding regionally through the opening of a rep office in Shanghai and the launch of a new alliance in Indonesia.

BRIEFS: Regulatory Hurdles Drive Korean Firms To Hire More Judges, In-House Lawyers

by Sarah Wong |

Government lawyers and in-house counsel are stereotypically known for having an easier life than private practice lawyers, with greater perks and better work-life balance. But lately, the South Korean legal market has witnessed a rise in “moving private,” a trend that has seen judges, government lawyers and corporate counsel left for private practice.