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|  COVER STORY: IP RANKINGS ALB’s annual rankings of the best law firms in the region for intellectual property picks the most proficient law firms in patents, as well as trademark and copyright work, in each jurisdiction. To request a submission form, please email rowena.muniz@tr.com. | LIST: OFFSHORE CLIENT CHOICE In its annual list, ALB picks the best lawyers working for offshore law firms in Asia. These lawyers are selected on the basis of client feedback. To request a survey link, please email rowena.muniz@tr.com. | REPORT: INDONESIA In recent months, Indonesia has seen a flurry of infrastructure activity, such as the Makassar New Port Development, the new Trans-Kalimantan road and Rotiklot Dam in East Nusa Tenggara; infrastructure is one of Jokowi’s key goals. We look at how this is generating work for lawyers in the country. | FEATURE: LITIGATION The spread of the coronavirus in China the past weeks has caused many companies in China (including foreign-invested entities) to be heavily affected in the production, logistics, international service, and other aspects of their operations, which may result in delays or failure to fulfil contractual obligations. Under such a situation, should the affected enterprises take liabilities for breach of contract? Is delayed performance or contract termination allowed? What stance are courts likely to take? We speak to lawyers to find out. | REPORT: THAILAND Thailand’s Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA) came into effect last year; however, most of the operational provisions, including provisions relating to the rights of a data subject, the obligations of a data controller and the penalties for non-compliance, will become effective in May 2020. We look at how this new legal framework is set to require several significant changes to standard business practices. | FEATURE: ALSP The alternative legal service provider scene is getting crowded in Asia, with Herbert Smith Freehills’ ALT, Pinsent Masons’ Vario and Elevate among those looking to make headway in Hong Kong and Singapore. But with pickup still slow, where do they see the areas for growth? | FEATURE: COMPETITION LAW India’s government has outlined wide-ranging changes to its competition law, which includes creating an independent board that will oversee the authority and its investigative arm. We speak to lawyers about what this all means particularly in the backdrop of the CCI probes into Amazon and Flipkart. | FEATURE: CONSTRUCTION ARBITRATION With the coronavirus outbreak disrupting supply chains in China, construction in Southeast Asia has been affected, leading to delayed projects and disputes. Lawyers in countries like Malaysia and Indonesia discuss the spike in construction arbitrations they are seeing as a result. | FEATURE: LAW FIRM PRACTICE MANAGEMENT Legal practice management software, which manages a law firm's case and client records, billing and bookkeeping, schedules and appointments, deadlines, computer files and more, is making giant strides globally. We look at the usage in Asia, and what brands are most popular. | FEATURE: ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE Contract-related artificial intelligence is today making waves among corporate law departments in the region. We look at how often it is being used, why in-house teams are making moves to use it, and what kinds of functions it will be used for. |
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 COVER STORY: ALB EMPLOYER OF CHOICE 2020 In this annual ranking, ALB lists the best law firms to work for in each major jurisdiction in Asia. Law firms are listed on the basis of recommendations from their lawyers, as well as ALB’s market knowledge. | FEATURE: BREXIT Brexit has happened, and now Asian companies beginning to review their investment strategies. We speak to lawyers about the risks Asian companies face, and how lawyers are helping them prepare. | REPORT: SINGAPORE Singapore saw S$3.13 billion in IPO proceeds last year, with a whopping 98% being contributed by REITs. We speak to real estate as well as capital markets lawyers about how these are generating big legal work. | MANAGING PARTNER ROUNDTABLE: PHILIPPINES One of the brighter spots economically last year in the Southeast Asian region, the Philippines is bustling with strong consumption growth, increased remittances, moderate inflation, growing infrastructure spending and foreign investment. This healthy business environment and positive outlook has spurred demand for corporate legal services. We speak to leaders of local law firms about their strategies for the coming years. | FEATURE: RENEWABLE ENERGY Indonesia has prioritised new renewable energy legislation that could be a chance for the country to move away from coal with renewable energy resources. We speak to lawyers about how it will impact the sector. | LIST: INDIA’S FIRMS TO WATCH 2019 As companies look to cope with a sluggish economy, one of the ways they are cutting legal costs is by moving away from bigger firms and turning instead to smaller, nimbler outfits. Luckily for them, India has seen the rise of some quality smaller outfits that are punching well above their weight in terms of work handled and services delivered. This list features 10 of them. | FEATURE: LEGAL EDUCATION Technology is now impacting the legal industry in multiple ways, including reducing overhead costs for law firms, improving communication among lawyers and their clients, and cultivating an innovative culture. But are law schools doing enough to train their graduates accordingly? We investigate. | FEATURE: CYBERSECURITY Law firms today face four major types of cybersecurity risks: phishing or hacked email accounts; ransomware; leaks of sensitive data; and the risk of legal malpractice allegations due to poor cybersecurity. We speak to lawyers about how they are tackling these. | REPORT: MALAYSIA According to news reports, the Malaysia Competition Commission (MyCC) proposes to amend Malaysia’s competition law to introduce merger control provisions sometime this year. Given the new provisions would enable MyCC to approve or reject mergers and acquisitions, or impose conditions on potential deals, this will be a game-changer in the merger and acquisition space in Malaysia. We speak to lawyers about their views. | FEATURE: DISPUTES Through SC Regulation No. 1/2019, the Supreme Court of Indonesia recently announced that it would be implementing an electronic court (e-court) system in every proceeding in the country. We speak to lawyers about the e-court system, and how it is impacting parties to disputes in Indonesia. | POST-EVENT COVERAGE: INDIA LAW AWARDS The winners, photos and more from ALB’s India Law Awards. |
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