COVER STORY: ALB M&A RANKINGS 2018 In its annual M&A rankings, ALB lists the best law firms for merger and acquisition work in each of the key Asian markets. For a select number of firms, we will also be highlighting their significant M&A work in the past year, as well as profiles of their top M&A lawyers. Email amantha.chia@tr.com if you wish to enquire about highlighting your firm’s work. Email rowena.muniz@tr.com to request a submission form. |
FEATURE: LEGAL NETWORKS Leaders of the world’s most prominent law firm networks talk to ALB about how they are working to ensure they remain indispensable to the members, what their top priorities for the coming year are, and how they plan to expand their presence further in Asia. |
REPORT: KOREA According to reports in local media, a number of South Korean businesses are mulling long-term projects to do businesses in North Korea as the thaw between the two neighbours continues. We speak to lawyers in the South on what doing business in the Hermit Kingdom will be like, and whether it could one day attract investment from the West as well. |
SECTION: DISPUTES The section on disputes comprises of three features - The growth of investor-state disputes, and the emergence of Singapore as a venue of choice
- The growth of IP arbitration across Asia, as evidence by the opening of a new centre in Tokyo
- An update on third-party funding in Hong Kong and Singapore in the past year
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REPORT: INITIAL COIN OFFERINGS Asia has been a leader in initial coin offerings, but different jurisdictions have taken different regulatory approaches to these ICOs. We do a comparison of jurisdictions like Singapore, Hong Kong and Japan, as well as emerging markets like Thailand. |
FEATURE: TMT India’s ecommerce market today is one of the most dynamic in the region, with fierce competition between players like Amazon and the homegrown Flipkart. However, the legal framework governing ecommerce has lagged behind for the most part. We speak to lawyers about some of the challenges these companies face. |
