SUPPLEMENT: GUIDE TO THE BVI 2020 The updated ALB Guide to the British Virgin Islands 2018 provides readers with the latest on the laws and regulations from the BVI, including recent developments in a variety of key practice areas. Contact amantha.chia@thomsonreuters.com to place a sponsored article. | COVER STORY: ALB ASIA 40 UNDER 40 ALB Asia’s annual 40 Under 40 list profiles the most accomplished lawyers in Asia under 40 years of age. Open to those either working in-house or in law firms, the list will showcase 40 lawyers who are doing high-quality work—for example appearing on important deals, in key disputes and more—and more – and in the process earning accolades from their colleagues, superiors and clients. | LIST: FIRMS TO WATCH – INDONESIA In its annual list, ALB names up to 10 firms in Indonesia which are small (less than 10 partners) but matching their larger counterparts in terms of work and quality of service. Contact rowena.muniz@tr.com or amy.sim@tr.com for a submission form. | FEATURE: ALSPs Previously (unfairly) stigmatised as temporary worker placement agencies, NewLaw firms are today and luring over accomplished young lawyers from established law firms with the promise of a more interesting career path. We look at why these lawyers are joining the ranks of these innovative organisations. | LIST: ALB TRAILBLAZERS: CHINA While law firms may have once courted a traditional, somewhat conventional image — today, innovation is the name of the game. After the publication of the Asia list in the August issue, the October list carries a list of 10 Chinese firms that are excelling in originality, leadership and impact. | REPORT: AUSTRALIA Australia’s law firms have a reputation for being dynamic and innovative, and they are also starting to make their presence felt in Asia. While the likes of HSF and KWM are household names, a new breed of homegrown firms are starting to leave their mark in the region as well. | FEATURE: DISPUTES The 2019 Singapore Convention on Mediation could be for mediation what the 1958 New York Convention currently is for arbitration. Among other things, the treaty offers enforcement of settlement agreements achieved from mediations conducted in foreign jurisdictions, similar to what the New York Convention has achieved for arbitration awards. We speak to lawyers in Singapore about this development. | MANAGING PARTNER ROUNDTABLE: HONG KONG After a year of upheaval, law firms in Hong Kong take stock on how legal work has been impacted and what the future holds. We invite a variety of law firm leaders to share their views. | FEATURE: WOMEN IN LAW What are some of the policies that law firms in Asia have put in place to increase the involvement of women at all levels? And how effective have these policies been? We speak to law firms to find out. | REPORT: PHILIPPINES The Philippine economy suffered its deepest contraction on record in the second quarter and revised down its forecast for the year amid one of Asia’s strictest lockdowns against the coronavirus. We speak to lawyers on the ground about where they see the bright spots, and how they are preparing for business after the lockdown ends. |
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