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| March COVER STORY: INNOVATION LIST In its annual list of Asia’s innovative law firms, ALB spotlights 10 firms in the region that are finding new ways to tackle old problems as they look to offer value to their clients, run their businesses better, and remain ahead of the game. | MANAGING PARTNER ROUNDTABLE: SINGAPORE Singapore’s legal sector is attempting to move quickly to keep up with a rapidly evolving industry, with the country recently unveiling initiatives to help law firms embrace technology. But are firms prepared to tackle some of the fundamental changes happening to the industry? We speak to three managing partners to find out. | FEATURE: TELECOM In only three years Myanmar’s telco sector has become the largest driver of FDI in the country, with international companies scrambling to enter the market. We look at some of the key trends, and the challenges that investors face. | FEATURE: PROJECTS Singapore and Malaysia are moving forward with the building of a high-speed rail link, while Vietnam, Myanmar, Laos and Cambodia are also expected to implement transport schemes such as rail, connecting the entire region and beyond. We look at the legal work being generated as result. | REPORT: CHINESE INVESTMENT IN SOUTHEAST ASIA According to Credit Suisse, China almost doubled foreign direct investment into the six biggest ASEAN nations, and for most of the countries in Southeast Asia, it is already the largest trading partner. However, as Chinese investors are beginning to realise, Southeast Asia is not a homogenous place, and each country has its own set of laws and regulations. We speak to lawyers in different countries to find out more. | FEATURE: LITIGATION A recent survey by the Singapore Academy of Law has found that “awareness of choosing Singapore law as governing law for cross-border transactions” is on the rise, with a quarter of respondents selecting it as their preferred choice for law governing contracts. We talk to lawyers about some of the benefits of using Singapore law, and why the popularity is growing. |
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April COVER STORY: EMPLOYER OF CHOICE 2017 ALB’s annual survey of the best law firms to work for in Asia quizzes lawyers from the paralegal level right up to managing partner on a variety of issues, ranging from career prospects within their firm to mentorship opportunities and work-life balance. Responses to the survey are then used to pick the best law firms to work for in each jurisdiction, or the “Employer of Choice.” | FEATURE: ARBITRATION Recent difficulties in relation to enforcing arbitration rulings have raising doubts about investor safeguards in Asian countries where such awards are being challenged. We speak to lawyers about what we have learnt about the Semperit-Sri Trang dispute in Thailand, as well as the Ranbaxy-Daiichi Sankyo dispute in India/Singapore about issues with the enforcement of rulings in various Asian countries. | FEATURE: COMPLIANCE In the financial services industry, compliance regulations have never been tighter. As a result, monitoring the conduct of financial professionals in Asia is now a high priority for regulators across the region. Within this environment, compliance teams in Asia face an even greater set of challenges. We look at the solutions they have at their disposal to help tackle these, as well as the dos and don'ts of compliance investigations. | FEATURE: RECRUITMENT As the legal industry shakes off a sluggish 2016, what does the Year of the Rooster hold in terms of hiring? We speak to recruiters as well as potential employers – law firms and corporate legal departments – about who’s hiring, where they’re hiring, and the skills they are looking for. | REPORT: LEGAL TECH 2017 ALB’s annual look at the best legal tech startups in the Asian market at present throws up a mixture of new companies in the areas of contract drafting, lawyer search, document management and so much more. |
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